United States

    Enforcement

    US Ruling Calls Into Question Key SEC Enforcement Mechanism

    By Editors | 12/06/2022

    The Fifth Circuit court ruled that the SEC’s use of in-house administrative law judges deprived the petitioners of the right to a jury trial.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US SEC Unveils Plans to Address Payment for Order Flow

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2022

    Brokers will have to send orders from retail investors to “open and transparent” auctions and meet stronger best execution obligations.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    NYDFS Issues Regulatory Guidance for Stablecoin Issuers

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    The guidance outlines criteria specifically addressing stablecoin redeemability, asset reserve requirements, and independent audit requirements.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC Reportedly Probing Binance 2017 Token Offering

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    The SEC is also investigating market making companies owned by Binance’s CEO and whether company insiders may have engaged in trading abuses.

    AML / KYC

    DOJ Calls for Stronger International Cooperation on Crypto Crime

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The paper says the US should help foreign nations develop the tools, technical expertise, and infrastructure necessary to conduct complex crypto-related investigations.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Senators Propose Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2022

    The CFTC would be granted authority over crypto spot markets, based on the understanding that “most digital assets are more similar to commodities than securities”.

    ESG / Sustainability

    CFTC Consults on Climate Impacts to Derivatives, Commodities

    By Editors | 07/06/2022

    The CFTC may use the information collected to inform actions such as the issuance of new or amended guidance, interpretations, policy statements, or regulations.

    Big Picture

    ESG Ratings Diverge Substantially, with Real-Economy Impact

    By ESG Investor | 04/06/2022

    Analysis across KLD, Sustainalytics, Moody’s ESG, S&P Global, Refinitiv and MSCI finds significant differences in how indicators are measured.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CFTC Files Suit Against Winklevoss-founded Crypto Exchange

    By Editors | 03/06/2022

    The CFTC says Gemini misled the regulator about whether it could prevent manipulation in the prices used as a benchmark for a bitcoin futures contract.

    AML / KYC

    US to Seek New UN Sanctions if DPRK Tests Nuclear Weapon

    By Editors | 03/06/2022

    The US tried to impose new UN sanctions on North Korea last week but the resolution was vetoed by China and Russia.

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