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Virginia-based bank provides Bitcoin access at ATMs

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Virginia-based Blue Ridge Bank is partnering with ATM operator BluePoint ATM Solutions and Bitcoin ATM software provider LibertyX to facilitate access to the cryptocurrency. This announcement comes as banks and regulators appear to be warming to digital assets, and as Bitcoin continues to gain value and attention.

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

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For those wanting to start their own cryptocurrency fund, it’s important to be well informed about cryptocurrency regulations. Regulatory cryptocurrency regulations are most fluid at the state level. State Regulations. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) ). Bernegger added that the number of crypto hedge funds is growing daily.

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Virginia Enacts Law Requiring Licensure of Student Loan Servicers

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One Wednesday, Virginia enacted a law that requires student loan servicers to be licensed. While Virginia opened its “Office of the Qualified Education Loan Ombudsman” in 2019, efforts to require licensure of student loan servicers had previously failed. Then, on April 11, the Governor sent an amended version back to the legislature.

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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. Outside the U.S. The goal is to reduce the risk of digital currency theft. PHH and the Supremes. of Massachusetts.

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Alphabet-Owned Drone Co Fuels Expansion With Hiring

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The company wants to hire people to help it grow into new regions, help with the regulation of air delivery and find new business partners. . To fill these needs, Wing wants to expand its legal team by hiring a product counsel and a regulation lead to help foster company agendas with air regulators.

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Santander Adds Three Lending Executives

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Santander Bank has announced three high-level appointments, two overseeing lending operations and another overseeing marketing, according to a press release. in Information Technology Management from the University of Virginia, according to Santander. Patrick Smith was named head of Small Business Banking. Smith holds a B.S.

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FAA Clears Alphabet-Owned Wing To Deliver By Drone

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The pilot program is being run in Christianburg, Virginia. Wing wanted to expand its legal team by hiring a product counsel and a regulation lead to help foster company agendas with air regulators. There are specific issues with privacy and other regulations that drone companies have to deal with while they grow. .

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