FinCEN

senate, 2013
Bitcoin's DC Debut: All Eyes Watch the US Government's Response
Bitcoin regulatory expert Jerry Brito recounts the tech's early days in Washington, DC, and the work that went into its successful regulatory debut.
senate, 2013

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New York Police Win FinCEN Award for Bitcoin Investigation
The New York Police Department winning an award from the Financial Crimes Enforcement network after tracing a series of bitcoin transactions.
US Treasury Seal

FinCEN
FinCEN Developed Bitcoin Training for IRS Tax Examiners
FinCEN has been working with the IRS to train its examiners on relevant aspects of bitcoin technology.
FinCEN

DOJ conference
US Justice Department Holds Blockchain Summit in San Francisco
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) convened a first-of-its-kind conference on digital currency and the blockchain in San Francisco today.
DOJ conference

business, paperwork
FinCEN Rules Commodity-Backed Token Services are Money Transmitters
FinCEN has issued a new ruling applicable to US businesses seeking to tokenize commodities for blockchain-based trading.
business, paperwork

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When the Government Knocks at Your Door
Attorney Jared Marx discusses what cryptocurrency businesses should do when face-to-face with a US government subpoena, interview or search warrant.
door knock

surveillance
FinCEN Conducting 'Examinations' of Digital Currency Businesses
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has disclosed its investigations into companies in the digital currency industry.
surveillance

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FinCEN Fines Ripple Labs for Bank Secrecy Act Violations
FinCEN has fined digital currency startup Ripple Labs as part of its first civil enforcement action against an industry firm.
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US Treasury
What New FinCEN Guidance Means for US Bitcoin Companies
Payments consultant Faisal Khan looks at the options for bitcoin companies following recent new guidance from FinCEN.
US Treasury

capitol
FinCEN Rules Bitcoin Payment Processors, Exchanges are Money Transmitters
FinCEN releases new guidance for custodial bitcoin exchanges and payment processors, ruling them money services businesses under US law.
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