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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

White House Releases Report on Digital Asset Market Structure Framework for the U.S.

Yesterday, the White House released a major Report on how digital assets will be regulated in the United States along with a substantial series of recommendations for their near-term future development "to support the...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Reflections on "Crypto Week" and What Comes Next

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"Crypto Week” in the House of Representatives has come and gone—taking place the week of July 14—during which the House voted on three different bills related to cryptocurrency: (1) the GENIUS Act (regulating stablecoins);...more

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The GENIUS Act Ushers in a New Era for Stablecoin Regulation

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On July 17, 2025, Congress passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S Stablecoins Act (“GENIUS Act” or “Act”) – a landmark piece of legislation that received bipartisan support and was signed into law by...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Capital Markets & Governance Insights - July 2025

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In a broad reversal of course on proposed rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the leadership of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, on June 12, 2025, the SEC issued a notice withdrawing fourteen of...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Senate Banking Committee Releases Crypto Market Structure Discussion Draft and Request for Information

Coming on the heels of the House's passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 ("Clarity Act") with strong bipartisan support, the Senate Banking Committee released its initial discussion draft for crypto market...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

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Blockchain and Digital Assets News and Trends – June 2025

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This periodic bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets. While the use cases for blockchain...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

4 Actions for Cos. as SEC Rebrands Cyber Enforcement Units

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On Feb. 20, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit, which will replace the Enforcement Division’s previous Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit. Originally...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - June 19, 2025

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On June 17, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the GENIUS Act (Act), which, if passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, would establish federal guardrails and a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Specifically, the Act...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - June 2025 #3

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French Bank Launches USD Stablecoin, US Fintech Expands Stablecoin Reach - The crypto assets division of a major French multinational bank and financial services company (Bank) recently announced the launch of its U.S....more

Fenwick & West LLP

SEC Staff Says Certain Protocol Staking Activities Don't Constitute the Sale of Securities

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The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance recently issued a statement on Certain Protocol Staking Activities, essentially articulating the Division’s view that “Protocol Staking Activities,” do not involve the offer and sale...more

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

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

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Conference on Emerging Asset Management Trends

On June 5th, the SEC brought together regulators, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the evolving asset management landscape at its 2025 Conference on Emerging Trends in Asset Management.  This year’s event focused on...more

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SEC staff takes a position on the securities status of protocol staking activities

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On May 29, 2025, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance (the “Staff”) issued a statement concluding that certain proof-of-stake blockchain “staking” activities do not involve the offer or sale of “securities”...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

SEC Staff Clarifies That Certain Staking Activities Are Not Securities

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

Morgan Lewis

SEC Roundtable on Tokenization: Technology Meets Regulation in the Evolution of Capital Markets

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission recently convened a public roundtable, Tokenization – Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet, the fourth in a five-part series hosted by its Crypto Task Force. The May 12...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

House Bill on Digital Asset Market Structure Would Significantly Change SEC’s Jurisdiction

On May 5, 2025, several House committees jointly released a discussion draft of a bill to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. Notably, this proposed Act would clarify the jurisdictional boundaries between the...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

The LathamTECH Podcast — Where Digital Assets Slot Into a Shifting Fintech Regulatory Landscape: Insights From the US, UK, and EU

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The global fintech industry finds itself experiencing a sea change. The US seems on the cusp of regulatory changes, as the Securities and Exchange Commission shifts its attitude toward digital assets under a new...more

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SEC Issues FAQs on Broker-Dealer Crypto Asset Activities, Transfer Agent Blockchain Use

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The Staff of the Division of Trading and Markets of the US Securities and Exchange Commission issued on May 15, 2025 responses to Frequently Asked Questions Relating to Crypto Asset Activities and Distributed Ledger...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Charting a New Course for Digital Asset Securities

On May 15, 2025, the Division of Trading and Markets (the “Division”) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Office of General Counsel of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA)...more

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Crypto Regulatory Framework Begins to Take Shape in Congress

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The discussion draft of a new crypto market infrastructure bill proposes a new regulatory framework based on shared jurisdiction between the CFTC and SEC, expanded CFTC authority, and new SEC exemptions for token sales and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

U.S. SEC Considers Conditional Exemption for Tokenized Securities

On May 8, 2025, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce delivered a speech at the SEC’s 31st International Institute for Securities Market Growth and Development in Washington, D.C. In her speech, Commissioner Peirce underscored the...more

BakerHostetler

Weekly Blockchain Blog - May 2025 #2

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U.S. Fintech Companies Announce Stablecoin Initiatives - Several major U.S. fintech companies recently announced stablecoin initiatives. In one development, Mesh, a Dubai-based digital asset startup, announced that it has...more

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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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Weekly Blockchain Blog - May 2025

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U.S. Companies Continue Stablecoin Payment Integrations, Product Launches - According to a recent press release, a major multinational payment card services company has announced several new programs to support global...more

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