One US federal district court judge affirmatively challenged the analysis of another district court judge sitting in the same courthouse in denying defendants’ motion to dismiss in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s...more
As the great American philosopher and baseball legend Yogi Berra once said, "The future ain't what it used to be."
Yogi was prescient (as usual) as this observation has been fulfilled by the decision of a federal court...more
Daniel Davis Shares Views on Digital Asset Regulation During House Subcommittee Hearing -
In testimony before the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, Daniel...more
5/31/2023
/ Biden Administration ,
Bitcoin ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
European Parliament ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
HM Treasury ,
New York ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Privacy Laws ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State Privacy Laws ,
UK
Businesses engaged in certain digital currency activities from or within New York would be subject to enhanced obligations and restrictions if a bill entitled the “Crypto Regulation, Protection, Transparency, and Oversight...more
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
The recent collapse of FTX and other companies transacting in cryptoassets prompted staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to advise public reporting companies to double-check that they are adequately disclosing...more
Cryptoassets issued and promoted by LBRY, Inc. (LBRY) and sold directly to investors constituted investment contracts and thus securities, requiring registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ruled a...more
Cryptoassets are particularly unique assets that are sources of deep and rapid innovation in global financial markets. Given the volatility of the crypto market, their value can dramatically rise and fall. Insolvency...more
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) charged a group of companies and their natural person controller with operating an unlicensed futures brokerage company (i.e., a futures commission merchant (“FCM”)); not...more
State-chartered crypto banking entities and other crypto financial institutions will now be subject to a "transparent and equitable framework" when applying for direct access to the Federal Reserve's payment systems...more
Any Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-supervised institution that is considering engaging in crypto-related activity must now notify the FDIC of its intent and provide all necessary information to create a dialogue...more
The CFTC and the exchanges have plenty of activity in the futures space. During a Futures session at Katten's annual Financial Markets Litigation and Enforcement Symposium Series, Katten attorneys and guests discussed swap...more
Developments continue at a frenetic pace in the crypto industry. Issues barely on the radar screen 18 months ago have come front and center in today’s headlines. Areas with relatively small market capitalizations a year ago...more
9/14/2021
/ Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
CFTC ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Currency ,
Financial Instruments ,
Financial Markets ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Virtual Currency