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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Oregon Suit Muddies Crypto Regulatory Landscape

On April 18, 2025, the State of Oregon brought a civil enforcement action against Coinbase Global, Inc. (“Coinbase”) for the alleged sale of unregistered securities. In a press release, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Cybersecurity Trends in the Digital Asset Space

After years of regulatory uncertainty, the Trump administration has signaled a new approach to digital assets, including by establishing a working group focused on digital assets and nominating crypto-friendly chairs to the...more

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Client Alert: Navigating Remaining Risks in the New Crypto and Digital Assets Environment

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A rising tide does not necessarily lift all boats when it comes to increasing compliance in the world of crypto asset investments. In fact, the existence of a bull market or a seemingly friendly regulatory environment can...more

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The State AG Report – 11.21.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Republican AGs Sue SEC Claiming Cryptocurrency Regulatory...more

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter - September 2024 # 2

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - September 2024

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Crypto Payments Firms Announce New Integrations and Initiatives - According to reports, fintech bank Revolut recently announced a partnership with Ledger, a major crypto hardware wallet provider, to make it easier for...more

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The State AG Report – 7.18.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Gasoline Trading Firms to Pay $50 Million to Settle...more

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Republican AGs Pen Amicus Challenging SEC’s Authority to Regulate Crypto

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A group of 7 Republican AGs filed an amicus brief with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in a litigation between the SEC and a company in the cryptocurrency space, arguing that the SEC does not have...more

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Republicans Target Mutual Fund Directors in Latest ESG Probe

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15 Republican AGs wrote a letter to ten mutual fund directors who helm funds for which BlackRock, Inc. serves as an investment adviser, requesting information regarding potential conflicts of interest and ESG investments....more

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Ten State AGs Sue Coinbase, Alleging Securities Law Violations

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On June 6, Alabama, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, South Carolina, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin each filed enforcement actions against leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and its parent,...more

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Twelve State AGs Send Letter Opposing SEC Rule Regulating Cryptocurrency

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On May 8, 12 states led by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), opposing its recently proposed rule to give the commission the authority to regulate...more

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Republican AGs Oppose SEC Efforts to Regulate Cryptocurrencies

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A group of twelve Republican AGs wrote a comment to the SEC opposing a proposed rule that would expand the Commission’s authority by allowing it to regulate cryptocurrencies. In the comment, the AGs argue that the SEC lacks...more

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CRPTO Act Cracks Down On CRYPTO

Regulators have been slow walking the imposition of cryptocurrency regulation schemes despite multi-billion-dollar thefts and losses. This lack of regulation could be coming to an end…and fast, with the finance capital of the...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFo’s State + Local Government Enforcement Newsletter - May 2023

Morrison Foerster’s State + Local Government team is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general across the country, with links...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

When James Met Gary, Howey, and Hinman: New York AG Takes Aim at KuCoin (but hits Ethereum) in Latest Crypto Crackdown

In his famous 2018 speech, William Hinman, Digital Asset Transactions: When Howey Met Gary (Plastic), the Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), asked...more

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Crypto Company Nexo Pays over $24 Million to States to Settle Registration Status Allegations

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New York AG Letitia James and securities regulators from nine other states announced a settlement with cryptocurrency companies Nexo Inc. and Nexo Capital Inc. (collectively, “Nexo”) for up to $24 million to resolve...more

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NY Attorney General’s Office Fall Round-Up: AG Letitia James’ Actions & Initiatives Related to Cryptocurrency Since August 2021

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On November 15, 2022, the New York Attorney General’s Office released its Fall Round-Up (“Round-Up”) describing major actions and initiatives implemented by New York Attorney General Letitia James (“AG James”) since August...more

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Maryland, Securities Regulators Settle With BlockFi Over Alleged Failure to Register When Selling Crypto Securities

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Maryland AG Brian Frosh and the Securities Commissioner of Maryland joined other state securities regulators and the US Securities and Exchange Commission in reaching a settlement with digital-asset financial services company...more

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New York AG James Urges Cryptocurrency Investors to Step Forward

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New York AG Letitia James has issued an Investor Alert urging New Yorkers affected by the recent crash in the cryptocurrency market to contact her office. Since the beginning of the year, investors have lost hundreds of...more

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State Attorneys General Poised to Elevate Regulatory Scrutiny of Digital Asset Businesses

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The Attorney General Alliance (“AGA”) recently issued a collaborative White Paper that signals heightened scrutiny of digital asset businesses by state Attorneys General in coming years. Recognizing that it is “no longer...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

State Attorneys General Newsletter – February 2022

Drew Wrigley Appointed North Dakota Attorney General - North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum appointed Drew Wrigley to be the new Attorney General. Wrigley replaces former Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem who passed away...more

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Blockchain Week in Review - March 2021

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The nominee for chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Gary Gensler, testifies before the Senate Banking Committee. The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Gary Gensler to serve as...more

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Blockchain Week in Review - May 2019 #4

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U.S. Developments - U.S. Federal Regulatory Developments - SEC Staff Holds FinTech Forum to Discuss Blockchain Technology and Digital Assets - On May 31, 2019, the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...more

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Blockchain Week in Review - May 2019 #2

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U.S. Developments - Regulatory Updates - SEC Continues to Delay Decision on Bitwise ETF - On May 14, 2019, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) continued its delay on a decision regarding a bitcoin...more

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