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SEC Releases Unsurprising But Ambitious Spring 2025 Regulatory Agenda

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This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published its semiannual Regulatory Flexibility Agenda (“Reg Flex Agenda”), detailing its short-term and long-term rulemaking priorities for the year. The SEC is...more

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Paint by Tokenization: SEC Launches Project Crypto

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At the beginning of July, SEC Chair Paul Atkins painted a picture: tokenization was the “next step” in the evolution of securities. Generally, tokenization entails creating a digital representation of a real-world asset —...more

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SEC authorizes in-kind creations and redemptions for crypto ETPs while exchanges advance generic listing standards

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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) July 2025 decision to permit in-kind creation and redemption for cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) marks a pivotal moment in digital asset regulation. This approval,...more

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins Sets Pro-Innovation Tone in First Public Remarks

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In his first public address as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins laid out his regulatory vision during the SEC Speaks conference on May 19, 2025....more

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Dual registrant regulatory roundup - June 2025

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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

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Crypto Staking: SEC Staff Clarifies Non-Security Status for Certain Protocol Activities

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A May 29, 2025, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Division of Corporation Finance statement explains that "Covered Crypto Assets"—crypto tokens without any inherent rights to passive income, business enterprise...more

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SEC Staff Clarifies That Certain Staking Activities Are Not Securities

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Protocol Staking Under the Federal Securities Laws - Historically, the SEC has taken issue with certain staking activities under the federal securities laws. The SEC previously alleged that staking-as-a-service programs...more

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Treasury Markets Trading and Clearing

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Acting SEC Chair Uyeda spoke at the Institute of International Bankers’ (IIB) Annual Washington DC Conference on March 11, 2025, about the U.S. Treasury markets. Acting Chair Uyeda discussed the regulation of exchanges....more

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SEC Outlook: Potential Updates Under Nominated Chairman Atkins

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The SEC currently has several notable rule proposals that have received public comment but have not yet been finalized. The potential direction of these proposals is likely to be influenced by the leadership of the new SEC...more

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The U.K.’s New Cryptoasset Regime—the FCA Releases Its First Consultation Paper on Market Abuse and the Admissions and Disclosure...

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released its first publication (DP24/4) on its future rules for U.K. cryptoasset market participants. This discussion paper seeks input on the FCA’s proposed rules for admissions and...more

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