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NYDFS New Guidance Virtual Currency

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NY Department of Financial Services Issues Guidance to its Regulated Industry As a Result of the Ongoing Global Conflict

The New York State Department of Financial Services (the “Department”) has issued guidance (“Guidance”) to all individuals and entities regulated by the Department (“Regulated Entities”) to underscore the importance of...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Virtual Currency Update: NYDFS Issues Key New Guidance As It Marks Two Year Milestone

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The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) proudly announced an “update on [its] two-year transformational initiative to strengthen NYDFS’ nation-leading virtual currency oversight” on September 18, 2023. Although...more

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Crypto Currently: New York Department of Financial Services Issues Virtual Currency Custody Guidance

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On January 23, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS or the Department) issued guidance clarifying its expectations for New York-based virtual currency businesses regarding the custody of customer assets...more

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

New York Department of Financial Services Issues Guidance on Cryptoasset Custody in Wake of Recent High-Profile Bankruptcies

Demand for virtual currency services, including custody services, has soared in the past several years. Like their counterparts in traditional finance, these custodians are stewards of retail and institutional customer funds...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

New York Department of Financial Services Issues Crypto Custody Guidance

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The Guidance clarifies the regulator’s expectations on safekeeping customer digital assets, and the disclosures that must accompany such arrangements. On January 23, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services...more

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New York Issues New Guidance on Crypto Currency Custodial Structures

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On January 23, 2023, New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) released regulatory guidance to better protect customers in the event of virtual currency insolvency. The guidance is not binding, but rather persuasive...more

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

New York Department of Financial Services Issues Cryptocurrency-Related Guidance to Banks, Increases Regulatory Scope

At a time when states are jockeying for position to become digital asset and cryptocurrency hubs and we’ve witnessed turmoil and regulatory uncertainty within the cryptoasset industry, the New York Department of Financial...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

New York Department of Financial Services Issues Crypto Guidance for Banks

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Digital asset activities of licensed institutions must be approved and will be assessed for potential safety and soundness risks. On December 15, 2022, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued...more

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Virtual Currency Activity Prior Approval Requirement Established by NYDFS

On December 15, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued guidance clarifying that all New York banking organizations are required to obtain prior agency approval for virtual currency-related...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Regulatory Actions and Legislative Proposals Signal Growing Consensus on Parameters for Stablecoins

Recent guidance from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) and a proposed bill in the U.S. Senate portend more regulatory and legislative activity to clarify the status of and requirements for stablecoin...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New York Guidance on Listing Digital Assets

New York DFS proposal: A step forward in treating digital coin assets in a manner commensurate with more traditional financial assets. The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) proposed guidance that will...more

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

New York State Department of Financial Services Issues Guidance to Virtual Currency Entities

On February 7, 2018, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) issued guidance for all virtual currency entities licensed by New York State regarding the prevention of market manipulation, fraud, and other...more

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Fintech Week in Review – October 2017

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Below is a summary of some of the significant legal and regulatory actions that occurred over the past week. This alert is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all such developments, but rather a selection of...more

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