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Beyond Bitcoin, Token Regulation Looms, While Dodd-Frank Still in Bloom?

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Bitcoin may be the marquee name in cryptocurrencies, but regulation may loom for its digital dollar brethren. Recent inquiries from regulators in the federal securities and commodities realms have centered on Ethereum. of Massachusetts. Outside the U.S. The goal is to reduce the risk of digital currency theft. Dodd-Frank.

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Kabbage Lands Credit Suisse Credit Facility

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According to the lending platform, this is also its first credit facility rated by DBRS, Inc. Only weeks ago, news surfaced that a small business borrower in Massachusetts that used the Kabbage platform filed a lawsuit against the company and Celtic Bank.

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New York amends its Community Reinvestment Act to cover non-bank mortgage lenders; New York DFS issues proposed revisions to CRA regulation to require collection of data by banks on loan applications from minority- and women-owned businesses

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New York now joins a small group of states, including Illinois and Massachusetts, that apply CRA-type laws to non-depository mortgage lenders. The amendments allow DFS to issue regulations expanding the types of applications and notices for which it will consider such performance when taking action.

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Regulatory and litigation risks to consumer financial services providers highlighted in Ballard Spahr webinar on COVID-19 crisis fallout

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Mr. Roddy discussed the emergency debt collection regulation issued by the Massachusetts AG and the possibility of state UDAP claims based on collection activities during the crisis.

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Cash-Strapped Entrepreneurs Squeezed Out Of Marijuana Business

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Tight regulations around the legal marijuana industry are barring non-wealthy entrepreneurs from entering the market, according to reports from Forbes on Wednesday (June 13). Reports also highlighted the successful and wealthy back stories of some of the nation’s current leading marijuana businesses.

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CFPB’s Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law releases report

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The Taskforce was charged with examining the existing legal and regulatory environment for consumers and financial services providers and making recommendations to the Bureau’s leadership for improving consumer financial laws and regulations. The report consists of two volumes. Equal access to credit.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award (Bank) Cambridge Savings CEO Wayne Patenaude looks to end a long and successful career at one of Massachusetts’ 10 largest banks. The Bank Regulator Working for Merchants Award! Seems like maybe this has been forgotten when it comes to these regulations. This award must go to the Federal Reserve.

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