ENFORCE Act introduced amid legal complexities
Senators Tillis and Hagerty introduced the ENFORCE Act to regulate cryptocurrency institutions, aiming to enhance oversight and anti-money laundering measures. Concurrently, the Cozen law firm collaborated with the Senators to review and offer feedback on cryptocurrency regulation, reflecting the sustained legislative interest in this evolving field. Meanwhile, US District Judge Andrew Carter Jr. issued a ruling that BitMEX Co-Founder must face a lawsuit over alleged price manipulation, adding to the legal complexities surrounding cryptocurrency activities.
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Senators unveil ENFORCE Act draft to regulate cryptocurrency financial institutions
Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) released a discussion draft of the Ensuring Necessary Financial Oversight and Reporting of Cryptocurrency Ecosystems (ENFORCE) Act. The bill would ensure that crypto financial institutions follow Bank Secrecy Act anti-money laundering standards, while also providing regulators and law enforcement with additional tools to combat digital asset illicit finance.
Cozen law firm collaborates with Tillis' staff on cryptocurrency regulation draft
Cozen Commentary: Bryan and the Cozen team met with Tillis’ staff last week to get an advance briefing on the draft bill. We are in the process of reviewing and providing feedback to help shape and inform the legislation. The bill’s prospects are not yet clear, but lawmakers generally continue to express interest in legislating in this area.
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Treasury Deputy Secretary calls for enhanced crypto regulation in Senate testimony
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BitMEX Co-Founder ordered to face lawsuit over alleged price manipulation
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10 个月The introduction of the ENFORCE Act and the ongoing legal developments in the cryptocurrency space highlight the growing regulatory scrutiny and the need for comprehensive oversight. The collaboration between lawmakers and legal experts underscores the complexity of regulating cryptocurrency institutions and the importance of addressing anti-money laundering concerns. The ruling against BitMEX Co-Founder further emphasizes the legal challenges and accountability facing players in the cryptocurrency industry.