As a former SEC Trial Attorney, I was always particularly mindful of the trading rules imposed on SEC staff. While I always understood that the rules were intended to prevent conflicts of interest, misuse of nonpublic information for personal gain, and appearance problems—all important goals—the restrictions often stood in the way of profitable trades available to other market participants.  Well,

SEC Chair Gary Gensler testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday and was unexpectedly tight-lipped about whether XRP, a digital currency, is a security. In response to Committee Chairman Warren Davidson’s question, Gensler said that the question of whether XRP is a security is currently “in court, and [there are] active discussions and litigation on that matter.” For

On June 6, 1944, the 82nd Airborne Division went to war, dropping infantrymen from the skies above France. On the sixth of June of ’23, the SEC waged its own version of war against the cryptocurrency industry. In perhaps its most aggressive move against the industry to date, the SEC filed an enforcement action against Coinbase for acting as unregistered

By: Jean-Pierre Bado Our office was abuzz earlier this week as one of our colleagues reminisced about his trip to Tampa to attend Taylor Swift’s latest show. Our colleague—whom we will not identify as we strive to protect the innocent—would not stop raving about the lyrics! The dancing! The costumes! Clearly, Taylor’s show has something to offer fans of any

Overview The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the adoption of new rules aimed at enhancing the governance of registered clearing agencies. These rules are designed to mitigate conflicts of interest within their boards of directors or equivalent governing bodies. SEC Chair’s Statement SEC Chair Gary Gensler expressed his support for these rules, emphasizing their role in strengthening the