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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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There is good reason for this shift in view; according to Marc Bernegger, co-founder of crypto fund AltAlpha Digital, “after last year’s explosion of crypto hedge funds around the globe, there are now over 400 active funds, excluding those focused on venture capital.” State Regulations. SEC Regulation.

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Blockchain Lending Firm Figure Seeks National Bank Charter

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has sought a national bank charter from the Office of the Controller of the Currency (OCC), which will let it meet “promises of efficiency, affordability and financial inclusion,” according to a Friday (Nov. Financial services firm Figure Technologies, Inc. 6) announcement.

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Varo Achieves Milestone As First Consumer FinTech To Get National Charter

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On Friday (July 31), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced Varo Bank has been granted its full-service national bank charter. Department of the Treasury that charters and regulates financial institutions. Varo is the first consumer FinTech to receive a new national bank charter from the U.S. million.

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Ireland Crypto Regulation Looms

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In Ireland, reported CryptoGlobe , the Irish cabinet has approved legislation that will bring more regulation to the sector. Separately, in India, the action toward crypto regulation seems to be … inaction. The site noted that the new rules still await passage by the country’s legislative body.

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Singapore Eases Regulations Over Venture Capitalists

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Singapore is changing its rules on venture capital in an effort to support economic growth, reports said this week. The agency did note, however, that it will deal with “errant VC managers” on a case-by-case basis and continue to retain its powers to regulate venture capitalists.

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Brussels To Investigate German Regulator Over Wirecard

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Brussels is seeking an investigation into the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority ( BaFin ), Germany’s financial regulatory authority, for its failure to supervise Wirecard, the Financial Times reported. He has said allegations about Wirecard’s accounting practices are false and misleading, the newspaper reported.

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National Funding Explores AltFin’s Uncertain Growth Trajectory

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63 percent of small businesses applied for a working capital loan last year, data from S&P Global Market Intelligence recently found. In its report, S&P found nearly 50 percent of SMB borrowers are too unfamiliar with digital lenders to use alternative finance. In the U.S., In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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