Request for Information and Comment on Digital Assets and Related Technologies

July 27, 2021 NCUA, Regulation lookup 0

Title:	Request for Information and Comment on Digital Assets and Related Technologies
Subject:	Digital assets; cryptocurrency
Agency:	NCUA
Status:	Request for information
Summary:	The NCUA Board (Board) is gathering information and soliciting comments from interested parties regarding the current and potential impact of activities connected to digital assets and related technologies on federally insured credit unions (FICUs), related entities, and the NCUA. The NCUA is broadly interested in receiving input on commenters’ views in this area, including current and potential uses in the credit union system, and the risks associated with them.
FR Doc:	2021-15948; 2021-21085 (comment period extension)
Date proposed:	July 22, 2021
Comments due date:	Oct. 27, 2021
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Related Reg Report item(s):	RFI seeks credit unions’ input on digital assets, related technologies

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