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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Informed Board Summer 2025

In this issue of our newsletter, we explain why activist investors are increasingly pressing “Vote No” campaigns, how they work and what companies can do to prevent them from gaining traction. We also take a deep dive into...more

Mayer Brown

Illinois Adopts Regulatory Regime for Digital Assets

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On August 18, 2025, Illinois enacted Senate Bill 1797, the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”), establishing a regulatory framework designed to enhance customer protections for digital asset activities and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Illinois enacts two new consumer protection laws regulating digital assets

On August 18, Governor Pritzker of Illinois announced he had signed two comprehensive pieces of consumer protection legislation: The Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act, which will regulate digital asset companies; and...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

SPAC Activity in Crypto: Revival, Risks & Rewards

After the frenzy of 2021 and the subsequent “crypto winter,” special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) activity in the digital asset space is back with renewed vigor in 2025. The broader SPAC market has raised over $10...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Securities Law Update - August 2025

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Welcome to the latest edition of Fenwick’s Securities Law Update. This issue contains updates and important reminders on...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Sec Lit IQ: MoFo’s Quarterly Federal Securities Litigation and Delaware Corporate Litigation Newsletter (Q2 2025)

In our latest edition of MoFo’s quarterly federal securities and Delaware corporate litigation newsletter, we provide a rundown of select developments from the second quarter of 2025. The SEC’s New Crypto Guidance- On July...more

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FINRA Continues to Scrutinize Customer Facing Communications on Crypto Offerings

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On July 16, TradeStation Securities, Inc., a member firm of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) to FINRA’s Department of Enforcement. This AWC...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

IRS Removes Willfulness Checkbox from Form 14457, Easing Path for Voluntary Disclosures

In a significant policy shift, the IRS has revised Form 14457, Voluntary Disclosure Practice Preclearance Request and Application, the cornerstone of its Voluntary Disclosure Practice (VDP), by removing the controversial...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Stablecoin Regulation Takes Effect Under Newly Enacted GENIUS Act

On July 18, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS ACT) was signed into law, creating the first federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. The law prohibits the issuance...more

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ESMA statement advises CASPs on mitigating investor risks over unregulated products

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a public statement addressed to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) that offer both regulated and unregulated services under the Markets in Crypto-Assets...more

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Senate Passes Landmark Legislation to Regulate Payment Stablecoins

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On July 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act), an act designed to establish a framework for the regulation of “payment...more

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California’s DFPI Brings First Enforcement Action Under California’s Digital Financial Assets Law

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On June 25, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) entered a consent order with Coinme, Inc., a cryptocurrency “ATM” operator, for noncompliance with the California’s Consumer Financial...more

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Australia: The Regulatory Developments for FY25 That Fund Managers Can’t Afford to Ignore

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As we have now said goodbye to FY25, we look back on some of the more significant regulatory developments that fund managers can’t afford to ignore....more

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SEC Staff Clarifies Disclosure Expectations for Crypto Asset Exchange-Traded Products

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The Staff highlighted disclosure-related observations and issues identified during reviews of digital asset ETP filings. On July 1, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Corporation Finance...more

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SEC Division of Corporation Finance Issues Statement on Crypto Asset Exchange-Traded Products

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On July 1, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) issued a statement regarding Crypto Asset Exchange-Traded Products (crypto asset ETPs). Crypto asset ETPs are investment products that are listed and traded...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Dual registrant regulatory roundup - July 2025

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

DFPI Finalizes $300,000 Settlement with Crypto Kiosk Operator for Alleged Digital Asset Law Violations

On June 25, the California DFPI announced that it had finalized a consent order with a cryptocurrency kiosk operator, alleging violations of the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL) and the California Consumer Financial...more

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Some Sunshine for Crypto Investment Products: SEC Issues First Comprehensive Disclosure Guidance for Crypto ETPs

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In another step toward regulatory clarity for crypto investment products, the SEC Division of Corporate Finance staff has issued detailed disclosure guidance on how crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) should navigate...more

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SEC Statement on Disclosure Best Practices for Crypto Asset ETFs

On July 1, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued another in a series of statements regarding crypto assets. This particular statement, titled...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - July 3, 2025

On July 1, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance issued guidance outlining disclosure expectations for crypto asset exchange-traded products, including both spot and derivative-based...more

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Cryptocurrency and Divorce: How Digital Assets Are Divided In North Carolina

Cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, is a growing part of many couples’ financial portfolios. However, unlike more traditional, tangible assets, cryptocurrency poses a unique challenge in divorce proceedings....more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

SEC Withdraws 14 Proposed Rules

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On June 12, 2025, the SEC formally withdrew 14 rule proposals, all but one of which were introduced during Gary Gensler’s tenure as SEC Chair. The SEC did not provide a reason for the withdrawals but stated that if it decides...more

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SEC Withdraws Multiple Rule Proposals Affecting Investment Advisers

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has retracted 14 rule proposals issued in 2022 and 2023. Our Investment Funds Team examines what the SEC’s withdrawal means for investment advisers going forward....more

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SEC Staff Offers New Guidance on Crypto Disclosure, Stablecoins

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On April 10, the SEC staff articulated how existing disclosure requirements under the federal securities laws apply to offerings and registrations involving crypto assets....more

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SEC Division of Corporation Finance Staff Issues Guidance on Crypto Assets

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As previously summarized here, since SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda was named Acting Chairman on January 21, 2025, the SEC has significantly shifted its approach to cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement actions, including...more

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