The Law of the Financial Markets from Top Securities Lawyers
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
On April 10, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released a staff statement outlining its views on the disclosure obligations under federal securities laws for securities offerings and registrations that may involve issuers operating in the crypto asset sector. The Staff highlighted recurring disclosure issues identified during its reviews […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force has announced the agenda and panelists for its April 11 roundtable, “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading.” “Hearing the public’s concerns and… SEC Press Release
According to Binance, Ripple Labs has reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), concluding a lengthy legal battle that has been closely monitored by the cryptocurrency industry. As part of the settlement, Ripple will pay a $50 million penalty and withdraw its cross-appeal. Ripple’s Chief Legal […]
Crypto.com says the SEC has shut its investigation into the exchange, marking the last crypto firm to have the agency’s probes dropped. https://www.theblock.co/post/348558/crypto-com-says-secs-investigation-has-been-shut-with-no-plan-to-pursue-charges
We break down the recent announcement from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its Crypto Task Force. Key Takeaways: The SEC’s Crypto Task Force will host a series of roundtables, dubbed the “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity,” to discuss key areas of interest in crypto asset regulation. The inaugural […]
Unveiling the Allegations: Fraudulent Crypto Scheme The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Nader Al-Naji with orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraudulent crypto asset scheme involving a social media platform named BitClout and its native token, BTCLT. Raising Funds Through Deception Starting in November 2020, Al-Naji raised over $257 million through […]
Two SEC Attorneys Resign The SEC’s Juridical Blunders The SEC encountered severe criticism following actions perceived as excessively authoritarian in its regulatory endeavors. These actions precipitated a legal reproach and subsequent resignations from the agency, highlighting the contentious and challenging landscape of regulatory practices within the nascent realm of cryptocurrency. […]
Genesis Global Capital Fined $21 Million for Unregistered Crypto Lending Genesis Global Capital, LLC has been hit with a hefty $21 million civil penalty by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This comes as a settlement to charges that Genesis was involved in the unregistered offering and sale of securities […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped forward to address a notable issue. This situation serves as a stark warning for students and investors about the risks of navigating the complex and often murky waters of digital currency investments. The Rise and Fall of a Crypto Education Venture Unveiling […]
The SEC has secured temporary asset freezing, restraining orders, and other emergency measures against Digital Licensing Inc., operating under the name “DEBT Box,” a Draper, Utah-based entity. The action also involves the company’s four principals: Jason Anderson, Jacob Anderson, Schad Brannon, and Roydon Nelson, along with 13 other defendants. This […]
