FinCEN


Markets

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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Markets

FinCEN Director: We're Not Out to Villainize Bitcoin

CoinDesk speaks to FinCEN Director Jennifer Shasky Calvery to learn more about her agency's view on bitcoin and financial crime.

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Policy

FinCEN Director Jennifer Shasky Calvery: Full CoinDesk Interview

CoinDesk's full interview with FinCEN Director Jennifer Shasky Calvery on bitcoin, dark markets and more.

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Markets

Bitcoin Features in Latest FinCEN Suspicious Activity Report

The US financial crimes agency has published a new analysis covering positive and negative aspects of bitcoin.

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Policy

IRS: No Bitcoin Reporting Required for FinCEN Foreign Banking Tax Form

The government agency added that this policy could be changed for future tax years.

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Markets

FinCEN: Digital Currency Cloud Mining, Escrow Services Aren't Money Transmitters

FinCEN has released two new rulings that offer clarity and guidance to digital currency service providers.

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Finance

Ross Ulbricht's Attorney Cites IRS Guidance in Motion to Dismiss Charges

An attorney defending alleged Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht has moved to dismiss certain charges, citing new IRS guidance.

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Markets

Vault of Satoshi Gets Full Money Services License for Canada

Canadian bitcoin exchange Vault of Satoshi is now a fully licensed Money Services Business in its home country.

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Markets

US Treasury Adds Digital Currency Representative to Advisory Group

David S Cohen revealed the Treasury aims to be better informed in its approach to digital currency regulation.

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Markets

Vault of Satoshi Halts US Bitcoin Exchange Service, Cites Worsening US Regulatory Conditions

Vault of Satoshi announced today that it will stop service to US customers, with no timeline for return.

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