Worldwide: FinTech

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) recently undertook a series of coordinated actions—including a Commission order, policy statement, staff interpretation and staff advisory...

State attorneys general are increasingly filling the enforcement void left by federal agencies, pursuing fintech companies through coordinated multi-state actions and new state-level regulations. From interest rate caps to product classification disputes, the regulatory landscape is shifting dramatically as states assert authority over digital financial services. Understanding these emerging enforcement patterns and compliance strategies has become critical for financial services companies navigating this f

Artificial intelligence has moved to the center of how the Internal Revenue Service selects tax returns for audit, detects tax fraud, and administers the U.S. tax system.

Vietnam’s economic rise has been one of the defining stories of the last decade. With GDP growth averaging over 6% annually and a population of over 100 million, the country is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of global supply chain operations. Vietnam’s rapidly expanding middle class—projected to reach 56 million people by 2030—has also fueled a booming consumer market that international brands are eager to enter.

Many companies negotiate contracts containing merchant of record designations without fully appreciating the significance of that designation from a privacy and data security perspective.

Explore the latest developments in securities compliance, including deep dives into SEC Regulation S-P requirements, the newly formed Crypto Task Force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, and critical updates on the AML Rule for investment advisers. Each episode features expert insights from leading practitioners and regulators navigating the evolving compliance landscape.

On May 5, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed SF 3868 into law, prohibiting virtual currency kiosks in the state. The law repeals Minnesota’s existing virtual currency kiosks regulatory framework...

Federal regulators face new directives to review crypto access to payment systems, while lawmakers advance tax reform for digital assets and states chart divergent paths on custody authorization and CBDC restrictions. International regulators in the UK and EU simultaneously unveil frameworks for tokenization and stablecoin oversight as the global regulatory landscape undergoes rapid transformation.

The Federal Reserve Board has proposed a new "Payment Account" framework that would provide limited Federal Reserve payment system access to eligible financial institutions, including fintechs and nontraditional entities.