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Latham & Watkins Discusses the Road Ahead for Fintech Rulemaking

By Arthur S. Long, Parag Patel, Pia Naib and Deric Behar December 10, 2025 by renholding

Key Points:

  • The FDIC plans to propose an application process for stablecoin issuance by FDIC-regulated institutions by the end of 2025, and is also collaborating with other banking regulators to develop broader prudential standards for all stablecoin issuers as required
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Davis Polk Discusses Crypto’s Integration into the Traditional Financial System

By Daniel P. Gibbons, Boaz B. Goldwater, Joseph A. Hall, Justin Levine and David L. Portilla August 22, 2025 by renholding

President Trump entered the White House in January 2025 promising to make the United States the “Crypto Capital of the World.” The federal agencies and Congress are responding with unprecedented speed to make that a reality.

In the depth of …

Can Decentralized Finance Promote Democracy?  

By Peer Zumbansen May 22, 2024 by renholding

In a recent paper, I draw a rough map of the vast field of decentralized finance (DeFi). DeFi serves as an umbrella term for financial platform transactions that operate through automated protocols on blockchain and have prompted hard discussions …

How FinTech Affects Corporate Takeover Markets

By Joanna Wang and Alan L. Zhang March 18, 2022 by renholding

Investment in financial technology, or FinTech, has increased dramatically over the past decade – from a total value of $9 billion worldwide in 2010 to well above $100 billion in recent years, with a peak of $215 billion in 2019. …

Bank-Fintech Partnerships, Outsourcing Arrangements, and the Case for a Mentorship Regime

By Luca Enriques and Wolf-Georg Ringe July 22, 2020 by renholding

Fintech firms, once perceived as disruptors of the traditional banking industry, are now increasingly seen as attractive partners for established financial institutions. Partnership arrangements between banks and new financial technology startups have therefore mushroomed over the last several years. Such …

Man versus Machine: A Comparison of Robo-Analyst and Traditional Research Analyst Investment Recommendations

By Braiden Coleman, Kenneth Merkley and Joseph Pacelli January 31, 2020 by renholding

Advancements in financial technology (FinTech) are revolutionizing product offerings across the financial services industry. As of 2018, more than $50 billion had been invested in 2,500 companies that are redefining the way in which individuals participate in financial markets (Accenture, …

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