On August 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Proposed Rule”) to implement Section 3 of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (“GENIUS”) Act, enacted on July 18, 2025 (the
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Fintechnically Speaking is a blog published by Duane Morris LLP that focuses on legal developments in the financial technology sector, particularly digital assets, blockchain, and cryptocurrency regulation. The blog covers regulatory updates from agencies such as the SEC and OCC, legal implications of emerging technologies in finance, and insights into compliance and transactional issues related to digital currencies and blockchain applications. It also discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence with financial regulation and provides commentary on significant speeches and policy initiatives affecting fintech and digital asset markets.
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By Duane Morris
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. and Justin R. Donoho On March 6, 2025, Judge Katherine Polk Failla of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted class certification with modifications in a case involving a stablecoin issuer’s alleged…
OCC Proposes Rules to Implement the GENIUS Act
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Replay: Vision 2026: Predicting the Next Major Changes in Crypto
By Duane Morris
A replay of the “Vision 2026: Predicting the Next Major Changes in Crypto” webinar is now available for viewing. Disclaimer: The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. While our law…
Webinar: Stablecoin and Crypto Market Dynamics 2026
By Duane Morris
Criston Cicala, Joseph Silvia and Stefanie Wayco will present “Stablecoin and Crypto Market Dynamics 2026” in a live webinar hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST. Register for the…
Webinar: Vision 2026: Predicting the Next Major Changes in Crypto
By Duane Morris
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By Duane Morris
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