Crypto news related to banks.

New from Mastercard: ‘The Update’

Included in Edition #1 of this magazine, an article on how to identify and manage VASP counterparty risk Our digital landscape is changing rapidly, with emerging tools like AI creating new opportunities, but also new risks. We’re at the forefront of many of these new technologies, and Mastercard is pleased to share the launch of…

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OCC Clarifies Rules for National Banks Engaging in Cryptocurrency Activity

On November 18, 2021, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published Interpretive Letter #1179. This is the fourth interpretive letter in a series (1170, 1172, &1173) that discusses if it is permissible for National Banks and Federal Savings Associations to engage in certain cryptocurrency, distributed ledger, and stablecoin activities. OCC Interpretive Letter… Read more

Crypto’s Access to Banking Services: Consensus 2021 Recap

Cryptocurrency is revolutionizing traditional finance. Bringing his expertise in cryptocurrency and blockchain security to the Consensus 2021 virtual conference, CipherTrace CEO Dave Jevans was joined by Hailey Lennon (attorney at Anderson Kill, formerly at Silvergate) and Michael Kimani (creator at Cryptobaraza) for a lively discussion on “Crypto’s Thorn in the Flesh: Access to Banking Services.”…

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FinCEN Doubles Down on Banks’ Crypto Exposure

Taking center stage in a key-note address at the virtual 2020 ACAMS Las Vegas Conference, FinCEN Director Kenneth A. Blanco clarified a long-standing confusion banks have had regarding their exposure to cryptocurrencies and the steps they must take the mitigate these risks.  Director Blanco said that FinCEN continues to focus its efforts on a number…

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