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US: OFAC settlement highlights risks for those dealing in digital currencies

www.findknowdo.com/news/12/31/2020/digital-currency-technology-company-settles-ofac-charges-sanctions-violations?utmwww.huntonak.com/en/insights/a-new-years-tale-of-caution-ofac-settlement-highlights-risks-for-those-dealing-in-digital-currencies.htmlwww.steptoeblockchainblog.com/2021/01/ofac-announces-first-ever-enforcement-action-targeting-a-digital-asset-company/#page=1www.sidley.com/en/insights/newsupdates/2021/03/us-office-of-foreign-assets-control-enforcement-actions-highlight-sanctions 0
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US: OCC Authorizes Banks to Leverage Cryptocurrency Payment Networks

www.blockchainlegalresource.com/2021/01/occ-authorizes-banks-to-leverage-cryptocurrency-payment-networks/#page=1www.findknowdo.com/news/01/05/2021/occ-issues-interpretation-independent-node-verification-networks-and-stablecoins?utmwww.blockchainlegalresource.com/2021/01/occ-authorizes-banks-to-leverage-cryptocurrency-payment-networks/#page=1www.nutter.com/trending-newsroom-publications-fintech-in-brief-occ-crypto-relatedbuckleyfirm.com/blog/2021-01-08/occ-banks-may-use-independent-node-verification-networks-and-stablecoins-payment-activities#page=1www.blockchainlegalresource.com/2021/01/occ-authorizes-banks-to-leverage-cryptocurrency-payment-networks/#page=1www.mofo.com/resources/insights/210115-occ-permits-independent-node-verification-networks-stablecoins.htmlwww.jonesday.com/en/insights/2021/01/fintech-occ-issues-significant-ruling-permitting-national-banks-to-use-invn-and-stablecoin-technologyblockchain.bakermckenzie.com/2021/01/21/in-one-of-the-last-acts-under-comptroller-of-the-currency-brian-brooks-the-u-s-occ-clarifies-that-federally-chartered-banks-and-thrift-institutions-may-participate-in-independent-node-verification-n/#page=1www.whitecase.com/publications/alert/stabilized-occ-settles-debate-about-regulatory-characterization-bank-issuedbuckleyfirm.com/blog/2021-01-27/occ-addresses-permissible-activities-chartered-national-banks#page=1www.dlapiper.com/en/us/insights/publications/2021/01/occs-interpretive-letter-on-banks-authority-to-participate-in-invns-and-use-stablecoins/info.dechert.com/10/15068/february-2021/occ-confirms-authority-of-national-banks-to-use-independent-node-verification-networks-and-stablecoins-for-payment-activities.aspwww.forensicrisk.com/is-the-occ-dragging-the-legacy-banking-system-kicking-and-screaming-into-the-crypto-world/ See also:bit.ly/3bjWf4Mwww.dlapiper.com/en/us/insights/publications/2021/01/insight-into-the-occs-perspective-on-stablecoins-and-decentralized-finance/www.troutman.com/insights/the-rise-of-cryptocurrency-for-banks.html Update:www.findknowdo.com/news/08/11/2022/senators-request-acting-occ-comptroller-rescind-crypto-related-interpretive-letters?utmfintechperspectives.shearman.com/post/102huym/u-s-senators-ask-the-occ-to-rescind-crypto-related-interpretations 0
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US: NYDFS grants Charter for Trust Company to Administer Stablecoins

www.findknowdo.com/news/01/04/2021/nydfs-grants-charter-trust-company-administer-stablecoins?utmblockchain.bakermckenzie.com/2021/01/07/new-york-approves-launch-of-first-japanese-yen-stablecoin/#page=1www.theblockchainmonitor.com/2021/01/ny-dfs-approves-new-stablecoin-co-blockchain-data-solutions-announced-new-cryptocurrency-regulatory-and-enforcement-actions-in-u-s-and-abroad/#page=1See also:www.findknowdo.com/news/03/08/2021/nydfs-approves-virtual-currency-charter-bitgo-ny?utm 0
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US: Buying Crypto with Fiat does not trigger Tax Reporting Rules as per IRS

blockchain.bakermckenzie.com/2021/03/08/us-irs-loosens-cryptocurrency-reporting-requirements-but-strengthens-enforcement-efforts/#page=1www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/frequently-asked-questions-on-virtual-currency-transactionswww.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/frequently-asked-questions-on-virtual-currency-transactionstaxlitigator.me/2021/01/26/fincen-giveth-with-one-hand-taketh-with-the-other-by-confirming-virtual-currency-isnt-reportable-on-an-fbar-form-but-proposing-to-require-reporting-in-future-and-more-reporting-by-money-serv/www.coindesk.com/irs-1040-faq-buying-crypto-with-usdwww.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/frequently-asked-questions-on-virtual-currency-transactionswww.wsj.com/articles/the-irs-sets-a-trap-for-cryptocurrency-tax-cheats-11601026202?mod=hp_lead_pos12www.blockchainreportblog.com/2021/04/purchased-bitcoin-in-2020-irs-might-or-might-not-require-reporting-on-your-tax-return/bit.ly/3t7vN3N See also:tinyurl.com/mr3kt5a2 0
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US: SEC charges Ripple for unregistered Crypto-Securities Offerings

www.findknowdo.com/news/12/23/2020/sec-charges-tech-company-unregistered-crypto-securities-offerings?utmtalglaw.com/cryptocurrency-security-ripple/ See also:www.nelsonmullins.com/idea_exchange/blogs/investigations/cryptocurrency/securities-class-actions-against-crypto-industry-stymied-by-statute-of-limitationswww.findknowdo.com/news/08/09/2021/defi-company-and-executives-settle-sec-charges-unregistered-securities-offering?utmwww.findknowdo.com/news/08/09/2021/trading-platform-settles-sec-charges-operating-unregistered-digital-asset-exchange?utm Update:gtlawinfo.com/rv/ff009cbe5f78a3e1a9f32c5ea547bc785eaf4019Both the SEC and Ripple Labs Claim Victory in Crypto-as-Securities Case, Christopher Ott (loeb.com)One small step for Ripple, one big step for crypto, Mark Bini, Courtney E. Fisher, Kaela Dahan, Victoria Jaus, Celisa Morin (reedsmith.com)SEC v. Ripple Labs: A Critical Industry Win | Bryan Cave...
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Cayman: Virtual Asset Service Providers Law takes effect

www.harneys.com/insights/cayman-islands-virtual-asset-service-providers-law-takes-effect/www.ogier.com/publications/registration-of-virtual-asset-service-providers-commenced-on-31-october-2020www.walkersglobal.com/index.php/publications/99-advisory/2258-commencement-of-cayman-islands-virtual-asset-service-providers-law-2020Update:www.ogier.com/publications/registration-of-virtual-asset-service-providers-commenced-on-31-october-2020www.loebsmith.com/legal/virtual-asset-service-provider-law-vasp-regime-to-commence-in-phases/217/www.loebsmith.com/legal/game-changer-introduction-of-the-regulation-of-virtual-assets-in-the-cayman-islands/215/www.loebsmith.com/legal/cima-s-statement-of-principles-on-conduct-of-virtual-asset-services-/261/www.tridenttrust.com/knowledge/insights/the-virtual-asset-service-providers-regime-in-the-cayman-islands-march-2023/www.ogier.com/news-and-insights/insights/forward-thinking-jurisdictions-welcoming-vasps/Where to relocate virtual asset series – spotlight on Cayman Islands | Carey Olsen See also:www.conyers.com/publications/view/regulation-of-virtual-asset-service-providers-in-the-british-virgin-islands-cayman-islands-and-bermuda/www.loebsmith.com/legal/game-changer-licensing-requirements-for-virtual-assets-in-the-cayman-islands-part-2/219/www.careyolsen.com/briefings/virtual-assets-services-regime-cayman-islandsjingtian.com/Content/2021/03-05/0955301723.html 0
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Ireland: Virtual Assets proposed AML Requirements

insights.walkersglobal.com/post/102gksg/ireland-update-virtual-assets-proposed-aml-requirementswww.walkersglobal.com/images/Publications/Advisory/2020/Dublin/Fifth_Anti-Money_Laundering_Directive_implementation__Nov2020.pdfwww.matheson.com/insights/detail/aml-whats-changed-whats-proposedwww.algoodbody.com/insights-publications/new-money-laundering-act-2021 Update:www.algoodbody.com/insights-publications/virtual-asset-service-providers-in-the-regulatory-spotlightwww.mhc.ie/latest/insights/virtual-asset-service-providers-have-you-registered-with-the-central-bankwww.philiplee.ie/requirements-for-crypto-businesses-in-ireland-to-submit-applications-to-the-cbi-by-23rd-july-2021/www.dlapiperintelligence.com/investmentrules/blog/articles/2021/article-on-virtual-asset-service-providers.htmlinsights.arthurcox.com/post/102hsrm/aml-update-central-bank-highlights-recurring-issues-with-vasp-applicationswww.mhc.ie/latest/insights/central-bank-issues-bulletin-on-vasp-registrationswww.williamfry.com/newsandinsights/publications-article/2022/07/14/virtual-asset-service-providers'-aml-cft-frameworks-central-bank-observations-on-vasp-applications-for-registration 0
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