Utah Admin. Code 25-25-2

Current through Bulletin 2024-20, October 15, 2024
Section R25-25-2 - Definitions

Terms used in this rule are defined in Subsection 63A-3-112(1)

In addition:

(1) "Blockchain" means underlying technology used by nearly all cryptocurrencies. A blockchain is a complete ledger of transactions held simultaneously by multiple nodes on a network.
(2) "Virtual currency" means a digital representation of value only available in electronic form. Transactions involving virtual currencies occur through secure, dedicated networks or over the Internet.
(3) "Cryptocurrency" means a digital asset that can be used as a store of value or a medium of exchange for goods and services. Transactions are verified and recorded using cryptography by a distributed network of participants, rather than a centralized authority such as a bank or government agency.
(4) "Wallet" means a software program or physical device that allows a user to store virtual currency and send or receive cryptocurrency transactions.
(5) "Fiat Currency" means a government-issued currency that is not backed by a commodity such as gold. In the United States, it is the U.S. dollar.
(6) "Agency" means the same as defined in Section 63A-1-103.
(7) "SOC1 Type 2 Report" is a report on management's description of a service organization's system and the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
(8) "SOC2 Type 2 Report" means a report on how a cloud-based service provider handles sensitive information. It covers both the suitability of a company's controls and its operating effectiveness.

Utah Admin. Code R25-25-2

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-01, effective 12/16/2022