; (D) ensure that FinCEN has the necessary technology to monitor cryptocurrencies and other emerging financial technologies for their potential use in money laundering and cyber and data security breaches; and (E) facilitate FinCEN’s ability to exchange and use information between other offices and bureaus of the Department of the Treasury, as well as other departments within the Federal Government. (2) Authorized means Notwithstanding any other provision of law, FinCEN may do the following to accomplish the requirements described in paragraph (1): (A) Other transaction authority FinCEN may enter into and perform transactions (other than a standard contract) with any agency or instrumentality of the United States, or with any State, territory, or possession of the United States, or with any political subdivision thereof, or with any person, firm, association, corporation, educational institution, self-regulatory organization, foreign government, international organization, or other entity, on such terms and conditions as the Director of FinCEN determines appropriate if— (i) the transaction is used only for the requirements described in paragraph (1); (ii) FinCEN endeavors to use a competitive process, where appropriate, when determining the parties to the transaction