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Strengthening Global Reach with Prime Policy Partnership

The Digital Asset Transfer Authority (DATA)  has partnered with bipartisan Washington, DC-based Prime Policy Group to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Authority and help oversee its educational, policy and industry outreach activities. Under the agreement, Prime Policy’s Chris Mitchell will serve as the Executive Director of DATA. “We are thrilled to have the …

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DATA and ID3 with MIT Media Lab Partner on New Digital Identity Frameworks

The Digital Asset Transfer Authority (DATA) in collaboration with ID3, the MIT Media Lab and over 21 digital asset companies have jointly endorsed a new framework for digital identity, trust and open data. Read the full announcement here. ID3 is a founding member of DATA, and over the last year work among DATA Board Members …

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New York State Department of Financial Services Proposed Rules: Highlights

The New York State Department of Financial Services  has issued a proposed comprehensive regulatory framework for virtual currencies. The report covers licensing, application and fees, compliance, capital requirements, custodial issues, record keeping and examinations, disclosures, AML/KYC, cyber security, disaster recovery, advertising, consumer protection, complaints and more. The proposed rules include a 45 day period from …

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Meet the DATA Annual Meeting Speakers

The DATA Annual Meeting provides members and community stakeholders the opportunity to work on strategic development in the digital asset industry. Keynote: Benjamin Lawsky, New York State Superintendent of Financial Services Keynote: David Andolfatto, Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Adam Shapiro (Director, Promontory Financial Group, ex-Chief of Staff, UK FCA) Berin Szoka, …

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DATA Announces 2014 Board of Directors

The Digital Asset Transfer Authority (DATA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Board of Directors. Constance Choi, General Counsel, Payward Inc. (Kraken), and first interim DATA board member said, “DATA is thrilled to have a strong collective leadership, particularly at this critical juncture in the organisation’s formation. DATA will focus on publishing best practices in …

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The Announcement

The Announcement Statement of the Committee for the Establishment of the  Digital Asset Transfer Authority July 30, 2013 At the forefront of emerging payments, virtual currency, and other financial technology innovations, our companies are pioneering new services with potential to reduce the friction and cost of payments substantially and make low cost payment services available to hundreds of …

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Announcing the Digital Asset Transfer Authority

This open project is developing best practices and standards for management of digital asset transfers worldwide. Official announcements of the organization will be released from 30 July, 2013 on Twitter @DATAuthority. This site will provide ongoing resources for the member community, press, authorities and other interested parties.