The Saga Continues… USAG v. Bitfinex/Tether

The Saga Continues… USAG v. Bitfinex/Tether

Sasha Hodler · HodlCast Ep. 81 A deep dive into Bitfinex with Amy Castor The saga continues — NYAG v. Bitfinex/Tether Quick Summary of the recent NYAG Decision and Order: IN THE MATTER OF THE INQUIRY BY LETITIA JAMES, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, v....
SUMMARY of the May 9 FinCEN Guidance

SUMMARY of the May 9 FinCEN Guidance

“This guidance does not establish any new regulatory expectations or requirements.” https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/2019-05/FinCEN%20Guidance%20CVC%20FINAL%20508.pdf TL;DR An MSB needs to register with FinCEN, (it’s free, you file Form 107), get an...

SUMMARY of the May 9 FinCEN Guidance:

FinCEN’s recent guidance begins with the caveat, “This guidance does not establish any new regulatory expectations or requirements.” https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/2019-05/FinCEN%20Guidance%20CVC%20FINAL%20508.pdf TL;DR An MSB needs to register with...
The FinCEN Travel Rule

The FinCEN Travel Rule

I came across a new (to me) aspect of the Bank Secrecy Act recently — rule [31 CFR 103.33(g)] (the “Travel Rule”) which requires all financial institutions to pass on certain information to the next financial institution, in certain funds transmittals involving more...