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The Trump Administration’s May 19 executive order[1] on fintech innovation (the “Order”) seeks to force a sharp shift in the regulatory relationship between banks and other federally regulated financial services providers and what it calls “fintech”—any financial service offered …
Central to an effective enforcement program is determining which cases to bring and responsibly stewarding Commission resources. Regrettably, such resources have been misapplied in prior years to pursue media headlines and run up numbers, and in turn, led to misguided …
The SEC has issued a much-anticipated interpretation regarding when the federal securities laws apply to certain types of crypto assets and transactions. It is an important step forward, but reflecting the difficulty in drawing clear lines, critical uncertainties persist. Most …
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (collectively, the federal banking agencies) issued new frequently asked questions on how tokenized securities are treated under the capital rules.1
On 10 February 2026, the FCA publicised that it has commenced proceedings against an offshore crypto platform for breach of the UK financial promotions regime for cryptoassets. This is the first enforcement action the FCA has taken following expansion of …
Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and Members of the Committee: It is an honor to testify before you today. Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the work of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.[1]
Nine months ago, I
In a year of significant regulatory, geopolitical, technological and macroeconomic turbulence, boards have had to manage through an environment of uncertainty. Unpredictability caused by frequent policy shifts and evolving expectations and demands from governmental and market actors added complexity to …
In a new article, I examine how the role of derivatives in the crypto industry compares in terms of sophistication and leverage with their role in traditional finance. Engaging in the first qualitative and empirical analysis of the issue, …
Key Points:
The environment has never been more favorable for existing banking organizations launching a digital asset business and those Fintech and other nonbank companies considering acquiring or chartering a full-service or limited-purpose bank in order to operate a digital asset business. …
The Federal Reserve and FDIC took actions last week designed to facilitate crypto-related activities. The Federal Reserve rescinded its anti-crypto 2023 policy statement and replaced it with a more permissive stance designed to facilitate innovation, and requested information on a …
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for joining us. Let me first begin by thanking Commissioner Hester Peirce and the entire Crypto Task Force for organizing today’s [December 15] roundtable. I should also like to thank our distinguished …
On November 12, 2025, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins delivered remarks (the November Remarks) revisiting his announcement of “ Project Crypto,” the Commission-wide initiative launched earlier this year to promote blockchain innovation in U.S. financial markets. Chairman Atkins laid …
In United States v. Chastain, No. 23-7038, 2025 WL 2165839 (2d Cir. July 31, 2025), the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated wire fraud and money laundering convictions in what the government described as its …
The world of decentralized finance (“DeFi”) recently witnessed a stark illustration of its inherent risks with the liquidation of James Wynn’s 949 BTC (valued at $99 million at the time) leveraged long position on Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetuals …
For over a decade, regulators, market participants, and Congress have wrestled with the challenge of regulating crypto assets. This relatively nascent asset class, underpinned by novel technology, has been difficult to regulate under existing financial regulatory frameworks. While both the …
President Trump entered the White House in January 2025 promising to make the United States the “Crypto Capital of the World.” The federal agencies and Congress are responding with unprecedented speed to make that a reality.
In the depth of …
Executive Summary
It gives me great pleasure to be with you all, particularly at what I believe is a defining moment for American leadership in the crypto asset markets. Before I share a few reflections, I want to thank the America First …