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Seward & Kissel LLP

FINRA Crypto Sweep Finds Potential Violations in 70% of Communications

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In January 2024, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) reported a staggering rate of potentially inaccurate and misleading information in broker-dealer crypto asset communications. The Regulator revealed that...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Crypto Exchange Platforms Grapple with Consequence of Filing Bankruptcy

In the world of cryptocurrency, exchange platforms act as intermediaries allowing investors to buy and sell assets while making money through commissions and transaction fees.  Any assets purchased may be held in either...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Finally 190! Years in the Making: CFTC Proposes New Bankruptcy Rules for FCMs and DCOs

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On April 14, by unanimous vote of the Commissioners, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “Commission”) approved a notice of proposed rulemaking to update comprehensively its Part 190 Rules governing a...more

Dechert LLP

SEC and FDIC Propose Dodd-Frank Broker-Dealer Resolution Rules

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Troubled financial institutions, some with substantial broker dealer operations, played a prominent role in the 2008 financial crisis. In an effort to protect the financial system from serious threats posed by significant...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

SEC Efforts To Compel SIPIC Coverage For Stanford Victims Rejected

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The D.C. Circuit rejected efforts by the SEC to compel the Securities Investor Protection Corporation to liquidate a broker-dealer that was part of the Stanford Ponzi scheme empire. The investors had purchased CDs from an...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Amendments to SEC Rules Regarding Broker Dealer Financial Responsibility and Reporting Requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to the financial responsibility requirements for broker dealers under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) designed to safeguard customer securities and...more

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