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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is a United States federal agency created in 1933 in response to widespread bank failures in the 1920s and early 1930s.  The FDIC's mission is to maintain... more +
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is a United States federal agency created in 1933 in response to widespread bank failures in the 1920s and early 1930s.  The FDIC's mission is to maintain stability and consumer confidence in the United States banking system by insuring deposits, monitoring the health of financial institutions and managing receiverships.  less -
DLA Piper

Blockchain and Digital Assets News and Trends - August 2024

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This monthly bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets....more

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Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly: July 2024

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The last week of June saw a flurry of legal developments in quick succession. The SEC sued Consensys, the developers of the largest self-custodial digital wallet (MetaMask). The IRS released its digital asset tax rules. The...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

GAO calls for the FDIC to address outstanding recommendations

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On April 30, GAO sent a letter to the FDIC on its outstanding recommendations, emphasizing the importance of two priority recommendations, which pertained to blockchain technology and fintech. Regarding blockchain technology,...more

Troutman Pepper

Will Resiliency Carry the Digital Asset Sector Through 2024?

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In 2023, the digital asset industry demonstrated remarkable resilience amidst significant challenges, including the dissolution of several digital asset financial services companies, numerous bank failures, and a $4.7 billion...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Federal Reserve Board issues letters on program to supervise novel banking activities

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Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) released two supervision and regulation letters regarding the agency’s program to supervise “novel” banking activities....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Recent Actions by the Fed Show Its Continued Cautious Approach to Cryptoasset Activities by Supervised Institutions

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In the past year, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Board) Biden administration officials, and other U.S. banking regulators have repeatedly voiced growing concerns about certain cryptoasset...more

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FDIC Weighs In on Crypto Activities

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Last week, the FDIC issued a Financial Institution Letter (“FIL”) related to crypto activities, following in some ways in the footsteps of the OCC in requiring notice to the regulator before engaging in crypto-related...more

Perkins Coie

Blockchain Week in Review - July 2020 #3

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US Developments - OCC Issues Interpretation that Banks Can Offer Crypto Custody Services - On July 22, 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued an interpretive letter clarifying that national banks...more

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