United States

Enforcement

US SEC Fines Four Companies Over Misleading Cyber Disclosures

By Mark Johnston | 24/10/2024

The four companies provided misleading disclosures about cybersecurity breaches associated with the SolarWinds hack.

Fintech / Regtech

US CFPB Finalises Open Banking Rule, Giving Consumers Control Over Data

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/10/2024

The new rule aims to promote competition, improve services, and enhance privacy protections for consumers, but some banking groups have challenged it.

Sanctions

FinCEN Issues New Alert on Countering Hezbollah Activities

By Editors | 24/10/2024

The alert builds on a May advisory on Iran-backed terrorist groups and sets out indicators to assist FIs in identifying and reporting activity involving Hezbollah.

Enforcement

US Court Indicts Two Sudanese Nationals Linked to DDoS Attacks

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2024

The two men operated and controlled Anonymous Sudan, a cybercrime group responsible for several DDoS attacks in the US and elsewhere.

Crypto / Digital Assets

NYSE, Cboe Win Approval to List Options on Spot Bitcoin ETFs

By Editors | 23/10/2024

NYSE American received approval to list options on three bitcoin ETFs. Cboe Exchange received approval for options on two bitcoin ETFs.

Enforcement

US SEC Fines WisdomTree for ESG Compliance Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2024

The investment adviser agreed to pay a $4mn fine for failing to exclude fossil fuel and tobacco investments from its ESG-marketed funds.

Enforcement

US Authorities Arrest Man Over False SEC Tweet on Bitcoin ETFs

By Editors | 22/10/2024

The arrestee had used a SIM swap attack in January to obtain access to the SEC’s X account, while his co-conspirators issued the fraudulent tweet.

ESG / Sustainability

CME Group Launches Trading in ACCU Futures on NYMEX

By Editors | 22/10/2024

CME Group’s Peter Keavey said the CBL ACCU futures contract was launched to help firms manage the risks associated with carbon reduction strategies.

Sanctions

Chinese Drone-maker Files Suit Seeking Removal from US Blacklist

By Editors | 21/10/2024

DJI says its designation as a “Chinese military company” is wrong and has caused the company significant financial harm.