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

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However, in this blog, we will discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency from an asset manager or fund manager perspective. For those wanting to start their own cryptocurrency fund, it’s important to be well informed about cryptocurrency regulations. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) ).

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FHFA announces Office of Financial Technology

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On July 18, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) announced the launch of a new Office of Financial Technology with the goal of advancing effective risk management as it evaluates fintech developments in the housing finance space. In the introduction to the RFI, the FHFA noted President Biden’s March 2022 executive order.

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Federal Reserve Issues Supervisory Letter on Crypto Activities for Banks

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To counteract and minimize such risks, the Fed’s Supervisory Letter required that prior to engaging in any crypto-asset-related activity, a supervised banking organization must first ensure such activity is legally permissible and determine whether any filings are required under applicable federal or state laws. Financial risk.

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Transactions: Banks select solutions from Chainalysis, Temenos and Teslar Software

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Cross River Bank announced Wednesday that it will use blockchain data company Chainalysis for cryptocurrency compliance. The $5 billion bank will integrate Chainalysis’ real-time transaction compliance platform, investigations technology and risk management software into its existing crypto build.

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Geolocation Puts A Pin In Anti-Fraud Solutions

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With it, financial institutions need to strengthen their compliance to mitigate the risk of running afoul of the law. Certainly, the use and availability of cryptocurrencies is another emerging area that is contending with its own unique set of compliance issues, but it is also one Wingert said appears to be closing gaps in regulation.

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How to Protect Your Bank from Cryptocurrency Risks

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Cryptocurrency exchange rates have skyrocketed in the past month. As digital currencies grow, criminals are taking advantage of the emerging technology. According to a recent report , the total of cryptocurrency related frauds and thefts stands at a staggering $7.69b. This includes $2.8 This includes $2.8

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OCC announces national banks and federal savings associations can provide custody services for crypto assets

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cryptocurrency custody services on behalf of customers, including by holding the unique cryptographic keys associated with cryptocurrency.” Through intermediated exchanges of payments, banks facilitate the flow of funds within our economy and serve important financial risk management and other financial needs of bank customers.

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