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New York State Department of Financial Services and Coinbase reach $100 Million Settlement - JD Supra

Detected July 26, 2026 · in Money Services & Money Transmitters

NYDFS and Coinbase settle for $100M over BSA/AML compliance failures, signaling heightened enforcement for crypto firms.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Money Services & Money Transmitters space on July 26, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Crypto/virtual-currency firms, money transmitters operating in NY or with NY customers should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; regulatory scrutiny is ongoing.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Money Services & Money Transmitters continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

NYDFS imposed a $100M settlement on Coinbase for systemic AML deficiencies, including failure to file SARs and maintain adequate compliance staffing.

Who it affects

Crypto/virtual-currency firms, money transmitters operating in NY or with NY customers

What you must do

Review and strengthen BSA/AML programs, ensure timely SAR filings, and verify compliance staffing levels.

Deadline

Immediately; regulatory scrutiny is ongoing.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxNRWdGUzlXYjlFYWJ4Yk5idWRVZUtPRldBd0JvU3ZMTHJ0T3FHMzVHTmVBbmM0OV9mUFhYdG1QWGRRbGpOUjRSTFFDbXNfVDdld1FNRmJMOWtLS2hCeldmTk5iXzhQbkJQYkV2SXJpTVZwUGs0RzQteFpXdjQyRUNJMjAzM0tkNDJE?oc=5

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