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Virtual Currency (aka Digital Currency or Digital Money) is a type of currency or medium of exchange that is not issued by any government nor guaranteed by a government currency. Despite lacking legal tender... more +
Virtual Currency (aka Digital Currency or Digital Money) is a type of currency or medium of exchange that is not issued by any government nor guaranteed by a government currency. Despite lacking legal tender status, Virtual Currency is still traded and exchanged in some environments, typically online environments or communities. Bitcoin is the most well-known form of Virtual Currency.    less -
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Regulatory Update: Cayman Islands VASP Licensing Regime Now in Effect

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The Cayman Islands Government has taken a significant step in the regulation of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) with the commencement of the licensing regime under the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act (as...more

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Under Siege - Zen Master Steven Seagal Loses to the SEC

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The SEC has settled charges against action star Steven Seagal for failing to disclose payments he received for promoting an investment in an initial coin offering (ICO) conducted by Bitcoiin2Gen (B2G)....more

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Power of the Peirce: SEC Commissioner Spends Some of Her Influence on Trying to Help Crypto Network Developers

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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce continues to be one of the most vocal persons in leadership positions at federal regulators who are promoting innovation in digital currency and the blockchain....more

Hogan Lovells

UK FCA becomes AML/CFT crypto supervisor

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has become the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) supervisor for some types of cryptoasset businesses. These will need to meet certain...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FinCEN – We Will Identify Where Compliance Is Not Taking Place And Take Appropriate Action

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Last week we reported that FinCEN had issued new guidance addressing cryptocurrency and other convertible virtual currency. The need for compliance was reinforced this week. In a speech by Sigal Mandelker, Under Secretary for...more

Perkins Coie

Blockchain Week in Review - January 2019 #3

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U.S. Developments - Flood of State Virtual Currency Legislation - Since the start of the new year there have been roughly nine virtual currency bills introduced or passed in four different states. Overall, the bills...more

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State Regulations on Virtual Currency and Blockchain Technologies (Updated)

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There exists no uniformity with respect to how businesses that deal in virtual currencies (also known as "cryptocurrencies") such as Bitcoin are treated among the states....more

Hogan Lovells

A look at the regulators that could and should regulate cryptocurrencies in the United States

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Bitcoin and other digital assets were conceived as radical, decentralized currencies that would operate independently, outside of traditional banking systems and unencumbered by regulations....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

UK and EU Move Slowly Toward Virtual Currency Regulatory Scheme in Recent Statements

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In the last month, UK and European politicians have been vocal about the regulation, or lack thereof, in the virtual currency sphere. ...more

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SEC Takes Its Initial Aim at Crypto Funds

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In a regulatory first, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease and desist order and imposed a $200,000 fine against a hedge fund that invested in digital assets and its founder. ...more

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New Disclosure Rules Enhance Crypto Investor Protection

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Amid concerns that many investors may not fully understand the risks associated with virtual currencies, or the limits of regulatory oversight, the National Futures Association (NFA) recently issued an interpretive notice...more

Hogan Lovells

Jersey issues ICO guidance

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What has happened? The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) has issued a guidance note on its approach to initial coin offerings (ICOs)....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

States Race To Embrace Blockchain Technology

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Add Connecticut, Ohio and Vermont to the list of states passing legislation focused on the potential disruptive impact of blockchain – the technology underlying cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. ...more

Hogan Lovells

Debt capital markets - Global insights - Summer 2018

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At Hogan Lovells, we follow industry trends very closely and we take great care to listen to our clients and contacts – to understand the issues they face and how the industry is changing. Our Debt Capital Markets – Global...more

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Ripple Labs Case Will Address Key Cryptocurrency Question

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Christian Everdell analyzes the potential implications on the regulation of cryptocurrency as a result of Ryan Coffey v. Ripple Labs, Inc. in his latest article for Law360. It is time to start talking about the elephant in...more

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