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

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However, in this blog, we will discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency from an asset manager or fund manager perspective. For those wanting to start their own cryptocurrency fund, it’s important to be well informed about cryptocurrency regulations. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) ).

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Wells Fargo Invests $5M In Blockchain Analysis Startup Elliptic

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The funding will enable Elliptic to expand across Asia and collaborate with financial institutions for an increased understanding of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Elliptic, founded in 2013, has become known for cryptocurrency platform tools that help find and block illicit transactions.

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Geolocation Puts A Pin In Anti-Fraud Solutions

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With it, financial institutions need to strengthen their compliance to mitigate the risk of running afoul of the law. Certainly, the use and availability of cryptocurrencies is another emerging area that is contending with its own unique set of compliance issues, but it is also one Wingert said appears to be closing gaps in regulation.

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Federal Reserve Issues Supervisory Letter on Crypto Activities for Banks

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To counteract and minimize such risks, the Fed’s Supervisory Letter required that prior to engaging in any crypto-asset-related activity, a supervised banking organization must first ensure such activity is legally permissible and determine whether any filings are required under applicable federal or state laws. Financial risk.

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Everything You Need to Know About Crypto

Speaker: Ryan McInerny, CAMS, FRM, MSBA - Principal, Product Strategy

Cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) - what are they and why should you care? With 20% of Americans owning cryptocurrencies, speaking "fluent crypto" in the financial sector ensures you are prepared to discuss growth and risk management strategies when the topic arises.

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AI Regulations for Financial Services: OCC

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As noted at the time by the OCC, advances in computing capacity, increased data availability, and improvements in analytical techniques have significantly expanded opportunities for banks to leverage AI for risk management and operational purposes.

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Facebook Wants Engineers And Researchers For Blockchain Team

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Facebook already has about a dozen people working on blockchain and cryptocurrency. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been vocal about his support of cryptocurrency and blockchain, and the potential to use them to “take power from centralized systems and put it back into people’s hands.”.