In today’s regulated environment, registration as a Money Service Business with U.S. FinCEN is an absolute must (and likely legal requirement) for the following cryptocurrency industry players: Peer to peer Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency traders on sites like LocalBitcoins.com and Paxful.com; Over-The-Counter and “institution” Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency traders; Cryptocurrency custodians and other service providers; […]
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A common question that I receive is what license(s) must I obtain in order to operate as a cryptocurrency exchange in the United States? Unfortunately, that answer is forty-nine (49) state money transmitter, or its equivalent, licenses.
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TRANSCRIBED FROM: https://www.adamtracy.io/video/wyoming-cryptocurrency-bank/ So, crypto banking is always a hot topic because nobody can find them, right? It’s just a matter of preference for mainstream banks not to take anybody related to blockchain or crypto. And that’s mainly driven by AML KYC concerns, which, you know, are largely unfounded, but that’s just where we are. […]
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Cryptocurrency consultant Adam Tracy discusses qualified custodians, self-custody, and investment advisors. As a cryptocurrency attorney, he asks whether crypto custodians are in fact investment advisors and what laws regulate them. Contact cryptocurrency lawyer Adam Tracy to discuss your business.
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