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The Bybit Hack of 2025 — Potential Implications

Paul Hastings LLP on 3/14/2025

On February 21, 2025, Dubai-based Bybit, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, suffered a massive security breach, resulting in the loss of approximately $1.5 billion in Ethereum (ETH). The incident, which is...more

Dual registrant regulatory roundup - February 2025

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 2/11/2025

Welcome to the Regulatory Roundup. Each month, Eversheds Sutherland Investment Services attorneys review significant regulatory developments (including notable rulemakings and guidance from securities regulators) from the...more

FINRA Publishes 2025 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report

Goodwin on 2/7/2025

On January 28, 2025, FINRA published its 2025 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the “Report”) as “an up-to-date, evolving resource or library of information for firms” that highlights specific industry trends, new...more

[Event] 8th Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems - April 9th - 10th, New York, NY

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 2/28/2024

ACI’s 8th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Fintech & Emerging Payment Systems will provide in-depth guidance on the latest regulatory developments at the Federal and State Level that you need to be aware of....more

The 2023 Cyber Year in Review

Hinckley Allen on 12/19/2023

The Most Significant Developments in Cybersecurity and Cyber-Related Liability Risks - As we reflect upon 2023, it will unfortunately be remembered as a record-breaking year for ransomware and cybercrime....more

Metaverse Primer

Shipkevich PLLC on 1/5/2023

The term “metaverse” first appeared in 1992 as an abstract concept in Neal Stephenson’s dystopian novel Snow Crash. Two decades later, the Metaverse has since evolved from a mere idea to a figment of everyday reality, as it...more

Securities Enforcement Forum West 2022: SEC Affirms Aggressive Approach

Perkins Coie on 5/20/2022

On May 12, 2022, senior Division of Enforcement officials from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shared the stage with SEC alumni, private practitioners, and other professionals in the field at the Securities...more

Sound the Alarm: DOJ’s New Criminal and Civil Tools to Combat Crypto-Cyber Threats Should Prompt Investment in Cyber Compliance

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 10/28/2021

As a strong signal that it intends to increase its focus on illicit crypto transactions, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the creation of an enforcement team, the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (“NCET”),...more

Chambers Global Practice Guide: Fintech 2021 Trends and Developments

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 3/23/2021

Crisis has set the stage for fintech companies in 2021, creating both new opportunities and potentially unprecedented challenges to innovation. While the coronavirus pandemic continues to accelerate the digital transformation...more

DOJ Releases Framework for Cryptocurrency Enforcement

BCLP on 10/16/2020

On October 8, 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released the publication “Cryptocurrency: An Enforcement Framework,” (“Framework”) which described emerging threats and enforcement challenges associated with...more

The US Department of Justice issues Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework forecasting increased scrutiny of activities involving...

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 10/16/2020

On October 8, 2020, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Cyber-Digital Task Force issued an 83-page comprehensive “Cryptocurrency: An Enforcement Framework,” (Framework), signaling the DOJ’s increased focus on prosecuting...more

“The Opinions Offered Today Are Mine Alone And Do Not Represent The Commission” — A Summary Of Recent Remarks From SEC And CFTC...

UB Greensfelder LLP on 9/30/2019

Anyone who has sat through a talk by financial regulators is undoubtedly familiar with the refrain from the individuals that they do not speak for the Commission and that the opinions offered are their own. Even with that...more

The Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2019

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment on 2/21/2019

An increasingly sophisticated and active OCIE division, innovative market disruptors, a maturing credit cycle, and a philosophical change in how the private fund industry views and utilizes litigation are likely to lead to...more

OCIE Releases 2019 Examination Priorities

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP on 2/1/2019

The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) released its examination priorities for 2019 in order to promote the transparency of its investigation program....more

New Disclosure Rules Enhance Crypto Investor Protection

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP on 9/5/2018

Amid concerns that many investors may not fully understand the risks associated with virtual currencies, or the limits of regulatory oversight, the National Futures Association (NFA) recently issued an interpretive notice...more

Your Daily Dose of Financial News

Robins Kaplan LLP on 8/16/2018

Today’s Muskdate is all about the SEC issuing a subpoena to Tesla as it continues its investigation into Elon’s August 7 Twitter post about the “funding secured” detail of his plans to take the company private....more

Cryptocurrency Industry Insiders Eager for Regulatory Clarity, Foley Survey Finds

Foley & Lardner LLP on 6/28/2018

A decade into the cryptocurrency revolution, the digital currency’s future is awash with questions from regulation and enforcement to exactly what type of asset they are to the impact of volatility in market values....more

Undermined: Security Concerns Continue To Hurt Cryptocurrencies

King & Spalding on 6/21/2018

It’s a heist movie cliché. “Don’t worry,” says our hero, apologetically brandishing a gun at the terrified bank teller: “Your money is insured by the federal government.” A particular problem arises when the money in question...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 3/9/2018

Looking Out for Main Street: SEC Focuses on Retail, Cybersecurity and Cryptocurrency - The Commissioners and senior officials of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") addressed the public on...more

Highlights From SEC Speaks 2018 - Retail, Cybersecurity And Cryptocurrency

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 3/1/2018

The Commissioners and senior officials of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") addressed the public on February 23-24 at the annual "SEC Speaks" conference in Washington, D.C. Throughout the...more

SEC Announces 2018 National Examination Priorities

Troutman Pepper Locke on 2/19/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) recently announced its 2018 national examination priorities, which are broken down into five categories...more

The Year in Bankruptcy: 2017

Jones Day on 2/5/2018

The initial year of the Trump administration colored much of the political, business, and financial headlines of 2017, both in the U.S. and abroad. Key administration-related developments in 2017 included U.S. withdrawal from...more

Your Daily Dose of Financial News

Robins Kaplan LLP on 1/19/2018

NYSE owner Intercontinental Exchange is looking to do the as-yet inconceivable: bring some order to cryptocurrencies. The plan, announced yesterday, is to launch a data feed that pull info from cryptocurrency exchanges around...more

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