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FinCEN and OCC address cryptocurrency: responsible innovation and pervasive hype

CFPB Monitor

On May 19, 2022, the Associate Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), Alessio Evangelista, spoke at the Chainalysis Links Conference in New York City on the topic of “The Intersection of Cryptocurrencies and National Security.” Responsible Innovation “.

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Cryptocurrencies Surge as Debate Over Digital Tokens, Securities Reignites

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE— Cryptocurrencies are experiencing one of their highest points in recent weeks, after remarks made by former financial regulator Gary Gensler brought back concerns that certain tokens should really be considered securities.

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Does it Matter if Cryptocurrencies Are Securities? (No)

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE— While the debate over whether cryptocurrencies are actually currencies, securities, or somehow a mix of the two drags on, there’s another question crypto enthusiasts should ask: does it matter? The question of whether to consider cryptos securities flared to life again last week, after former U.S.

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i2c President Says Blockchain Will Unlock Cryptocurrency

PYMNTS

PayPal is opening its network to allow consumers to shop using cryptocurrency. It is the rule of thumb, when it comes to secular change, that very few innovations come along to rapidly change the state of payments themselves. Square bought $50 million of bitcoin. Morgan said late in the month that it has gone live with JPM Coin.

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10 NBFI AML Compliance Essentials

Abrigo

What NBFIs Should Know About Their AML Programs NBFI AML compliance requirements are top of mind in today's regulatory environment. Takeaway 1 NBFIs are agile and innovative and are competing head-to-head with traditional financial institutions. NBFIs’ AML compliance requirements. Here are 10 basics to ensure a sound program.

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Payment Rail Innovators Dive Into Real-Time

PYMNTS

This week's look at payment rail innovation is all about speed, both for legacy rails and new ones. Combining these elements, we are creating a broad platform with faster technology and smarter and better services that the industry can trust as a foundation for innovation towards their own end-clients," he added.

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SEC, CFTC Talk Cryptocurrency and ICO Risks Before Senate Banking Committee

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE – When it comes to cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), it seems that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have their work cut out for them to balance technological innovation with protecting investors.