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Confirmation Hearing for SEC Chair Nominee Atkins — Takeaways for Fund Managers

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The Senate Banking Committee convened on Thursday to consider the nomination of Paul Atkins, President Trump’s nominee for Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, along with the nominees for the Comptroller of the...more

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Wyoming enacts law for converting special purpose depository institutions to public trust companies

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On March 17, Wyoming enacted SF 95 which addresses the conversion of special purpose depository institutions into public trust companies. The Act introduces a new section which outlines that, as part of a conversion...more

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No Soup for You - SEC Commissioners Revoke Authority of Director of Enforcement to Launch Investigations

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In a famous Seinfeld episode, a master soup maker had strict rules for ordering his delicious confections.  A violation of his rules, resulted in “No soup for you!”...more

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Court Mandates SEC to Clarify Stance on Digital Assets Amid Leadership Transition

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On January 13, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a pivotal ruling, directing the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to provide a more detailed explanation for its denial of Coinbase Global...more

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Coinbase, Inc. v. SEC

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In early January, Coinbase achieved a partial victory in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Thus, there is hope among crypto companies that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) will provide guidelines for...more

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Crypto Course Correction at the SEC

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Yesterday, February 4, 2025, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce shared her first policy statement since being charged with leading the Commission’s new Crypto Task Force. It will come as no surprise that her statement is nothing...more

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Third Circuit Coinbase Decision Pressures SEC on Crypto Rulemaking

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On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued the attached opinion requiring the SEC to provide a more complete explanation for its refusal to engage in formal notice-and-comment rulemaking regarding the...more

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Eight Enforcement Trends That Likely Will End Under a Trump SEC

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The Voting Record and Public Statements of the Commissioners Provide a Roadmap - There has been much speculation on what SEC enforcement will look like under a new administration, especially now that President-elect Donald...more

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Tech Industry Outlook: Navigating Potential Policy Shifts in a Second Trump Administration

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The U.S. technology landscape is poised to experience significant transformations under the second Trump administration. Key sectors such as the semiconductor industry, autonomous vehicles, and digital payments may experience...more

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