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Treasury Proposes Anti-Money Laundering And Sanctions Compliance Rules For Permitted Stable Coin Issuers Under The GENIUS Act
On April 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and U.S. economic sanctions provisions of the GENIUS Act (the Proposed Rule).
United States Finance
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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Chairman Selig Goes To Capitol Hill: Key Takeaways On Prediction Markets, Crypto And Enforcement
CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig defended the Commission's jurisdiction over prediction markets and digital assets in testimony before the House Committee on Agriculture, outlining an aggressive regulatory agenda that includes comprehensive rulemaking, enhanced enforcement capabilities, and support for federal crypto legislation. Will the agency's assertive stance on exclusive jurisdiction over event contracts withstand legal challenges from multiple states, and can Congress deliver the market structure legis
United States Technology
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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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SEC Staff Issues Broker-Dealer Registration Guidance For Certain User Interfaces
The SEC staff has issued guidance clarifying when providers of user interfaces for self-custodial crypto asset securities transactions may operate without broker-dealer registration. The statement establishes specific requirements and prohibited activities for "Covered User Interfaces" that enable users to interact with blockchain protocols through self-custodial wallets, while leaving several practical questions unanswered about custody structures, AML/KYC obligations, and DeFi integrations.
United States Technology
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WilmerHale
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