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State Financial Regulation

Definition

State financial regulation refers to laws and rules established by individual state governments to oversee financial activities and institutions. These regulations cover a broad spectrum of financial services, including banking, lending, and money transmission, often complementing or overlapping with federal oversight. For digital assets, state-level rules frequently address virtual currency licensing, consumer protection, and cybersecurity requirements for crypto businesses operating within their borders. Compliance necessitates navigating a patchwork of varying legal frameworks.