Regulatory Technology also known as “RegTech” is the use of cutting-edge technology to help companies address their regulatory compliance more efficiently. RegTech is maturing quickly but is still in its formative years. Today, firms appear to be scrambling to automate...
Continue to ArticleCrypto “Know Your Customer” Hurdles Maybe Increasing
In late December 2020 the U.S. Treasury Department issued a rule making proposal introducing key Know Your Customer (“KYC”) regulations that will affect certain crypto users. The proposal if it becomes law, will require U.S. crypto users transferring any of...
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The continuing rise of innovative technologies entering the world of finance has posed regulatory concern and difficulties for domestic state and federal legislators, as well as regulatory agencies. Both legislators and regulators have been accused of being behind the curve...
Continue to ArticleThe Evolution of Money and Digital Dollars
The concept of money has changed throughout history and is now evolving toward the use of digital currencies. As we know from our history lessons early trade was facilitated not by money as we know it today, but rather by...
Continue to ArticleRipple and the SEC Debate over Currency Vs. Security
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and Ripple have dominated crypto related news since the SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs Inc. and two of its high-profile executives late last year. At the heart of the lawsuit is the...
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I am Steve Andrews, a fan, observer, and advocate of FinTech transforming the financial services industry. It is an exciting time to be at the intersection of innovation and change. The world is changing, and nothing will be the same....
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