There has rarely been a larger or more widely distributed financial market that existed in a more uncertain regulatory context than cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) at the start of 2025. In the past several...more
1/21/2025
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CFTC ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Securities ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Litigation ,
Securities Regulation
Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
1/16/2025
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CFTC ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
IRS ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
UK
Three digital asset organizations have jointly filed a lawsuit challenging the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) new digital asset broker reporting rule. The complaint, filed in the Northern District of Texas on December 27,...more
Bitnomial Exchange, LLC (Bitnomial), a designated contract market (DCM) registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has launched a legal offensive against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),...more
Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
9/12/2024
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Cryptoassets ,
Digital Assets ,
EU ,
Final Rules ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
FinCEN ,
Investment Adviser ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
UK
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) continues to expand its regulatory reach in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, this time targeting Uniswap Labs, the developer behind a prominent decentralized exchange...more
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) released a comprehensive update on its insights into its member firms’ involvement in crypto asset activities, revealing significant trends and compliance challenges in the...more
Two artists have filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), contesting the agency’s assertion of authority over non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Jonathan Mann, a musician renowned for his daily...more
In a victory for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a federal court has granted summary judgment in favor of the agency in its case against Sam Ikkurty and his company Ikkurty Capital LLC. The ruling, issued by...more
In a significant escalation of its crypto enforcement efforts, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Consensys Software Inc., the developer of the popular MetaMask crypto wallet and suite of...more
As referenced in the opening scene of the 2023 Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer, Prometheus, the Greek god of forethought, is best known for stealing fire from the gods to give to humanity. As punishment, Zeus had Prometheus...more
Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
10/24/2023
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Corporate Transparency Act ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinCEN ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
UK
Editor's Note: This article is the first of a series by Katten attorneys examining NFTs and various novel legal issues raised by NFTs, including in copyright law and beyond....more
Katten Named Leader in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency in Chambers FinTech 2023 Guide -
Katten announced that the firm had attained a superior ranking in the Chambers FinTech 2023 guide. Katten was recognized as a leader in...more