Navigating the New Frontier of Digital Assets and Tokenization — The Crypto Exchange Podcast
Navigating the GENIUS Maze: Sanctions and AML Adventures in Crypto — The Crypto Exchange Podcast
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week. Federal Activities: On...more
SEC Chairman Atkins Issues Statement Regarding Security-Based Swap Dealer De Minimis Threshold Phase-in Period and Lookback Period - On Oct. 29, 2025, in light of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, Securities and...more
The next 12 months will separate leaders from laggards in U.S. digital finance. Congress’s passage of the GENIUS Act and rapid advancement of the CLARITY Act signal a turning point for stablecoin issuers, DeFi platforms,...more
On October 16, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr delivered remarks highlighting the significant implementation gaps regulators must bridge under the GENIUS Act, the newly enacted federal framework for payment stablecoins....more
The landscape of government enforcement, private litigation, and federal and state regulation of DIGITAL ASSETS, BLOCKCHAIN, AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES is constantly evolving. Each quarter, Ropes & Gray attorneys analyze...more
With most federal agencies idled by the ongoing government shutdown, digital-asset policy has entered a holding pattern. Market-structure legislation now appears highly unlikely for this Congress. Comment periods are paused,...more
On October 16, Fed Governor Michael Barr spoke on the rapid pace of payments innovation, highlighting both the opportunities and risks presented by technologies such as stablecoins, AI, and real-time payments. ...more
In July, Congress passed, and President Donald Trump signed, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (the “GENIUS Act”). The GENIUS Act was a watershed moment in the history of...more
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
As we enter the fourth quarter of 2025—the first year of the second Trump administration—regulation of financial services continues to evolve rapidly, with new guidance being issued as old procedures are scrapped. We are...more
Join K2 Integrity and three leading U.S. stablecoin issuers for a timely discussion on the impact of the Genius Act and the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets. This one-hour session will explore how the Genius...more
We’re pleased to share the October edition of our Financial Regulatory Roundup Newsletter, highlighting key developments shaping the financial regulatory landscape. In the latest issue we discuss: - NYDFS Issues Two...more
There is no doubt about it: crypto assets are gaining acceptance in the mainstream in the United States. Congress has passed the GENIUS Act, calling for a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins. And the Securities...more
In this episode of the Crypto Exchange, host Genna Garver is joined by David Labhart from ACA Group to discuss the dynamic landscape of digital assets and blockchain technology. David, who brings extensive experience from his...more
On October 1, the Treasury published a notice in the Federal Register that it will extend the comment period for its advance notice of proposed rulemaking implementing the GENIUS Act by 15 days, to November 4. The extension...more
On August 29, 2025, Wyoming made history becoming the first state in the United States to issue its own stablecoin, the Frontier (FRNT) token, marking a groundbreaking moment in state-level cryptocurrency adoption. This...more
On July 17, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the GENIUS Act1 (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins) in a bipartisan vote of 308–122, marking a significant moment in cryptocurrency...more
In recent weeks, U.S. federal agencies have taken significant steps toward translating the newly enacted GENIUS Act into an operational regulatory regime and expanding the role of stablecoins and tokenized assets in financial...more
On 25 September 2025, we gathered financial institutions, policymakers, innovators and market players, and Hogan Lovells Partners to our London office (in-person and virtually) for our 6th annual summit on digital assets,...more
The United Kingdom and United States are embarking on a new collaboration that could have lasting implications for both capital markets and digital assets. The Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future, announced...more
Since January, the U.S. federal regulatory landscape for digital assets has undergone a legislative and regulatory sea change. Major milestones include the passage of the GENIUS Act, which establishes a federal regulatory...more
On Sept. 18, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (Notice) inviting public comment on its upcoming regulations under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation...more
On September 18, the Treasury published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register to solicit comments on the implementation of the GENIUS Act, which provides a comprehensive framework for regulating...more
The second Trump administration has moved aggressively to promote crypto-friendly reforms and initiatives. From appointing pro-crypto advocates to key executive branch posts to issuing executive orders deregulating policies...more