June 4, 2025 @ 6:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Circle Internet Group, a leading stablecoin issuer that is well-positioned to benefit from the future of digital money, is expected to float its shares on the NYSE this week. Shares of Circle have been priced above its expected range at $31 a share, delivering a… Read More

June 4, 2025 @ 4:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

Prediction markets have emerged as a novel asset class where investors may “bet” on the outcome of events. While somewhat similar to traditional securities markets, these platforms are not regulated by securities regulators but fall under the purview of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC),… Read More

June 4, 2025 @ 3:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for feedback on the treatment of Foreign Private Issuers. The public comment period will remain open for 90 days following publication of the concept release in the Federal Register. In brief, issuers who are based outside the… Read More

June 4, 2025 @ 10:41 am By JD Alois  |  

The landscape of ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) has expanded significantly in recent years. Typically ETFs hold lower fees and greater liquidity than mutual funds, creative sponsors now offer a plethora of strategies with some being rather sophisticated. Covered call ETFs that focus on specific stock sectors… Read More

June 4, 2025 @ 8:32 am By JD Alois  |  

Perhaps it is a natural progression. Raisin, a European Fintech that offers comparisons and access to the best savings rates regardless of geography, will now offer its own savings product.  According to a company note, Raisin is now offering “Welcome Account” in Spain, describing it… Read More

June 3, 2025 @ 5:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

The French Autorité des Marchés Financiers has published its annual report for 2024. As part of the update, the AMF Chair, Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani, outlined three major challenges for the agency. Beyond investor protection and the choppy geopolitical environment, Barbat-Layani focused on the need to vigorously… Read More

June 3, 2025 @ 4:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfund Capital Advisors (CCA), a data service provider for the securities crowdfunding sector, says the Securities and Exchange Commission missed the mark in its recent report on Reg CF (Regulation Crowdfunding). CCA states that while the SEC relies on Form C-U, these filings have historically… Read More

June 3, 2025 @ 10:11 am By JD Alois  |  

The British Business Bank has surpassed £5 billion of lending across its guarantee programmes, ENABLE Guarantees and ENABLE Build. The bank noted that much of the funding was for firms based outside of London. The ENABLE program is designed to encourage additional lending to SMEs… Read More

June 2, 2025 @ 4:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, the US Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration rescinded a 2022 compliance release that discouraged fiduciaries from including cryptocurrency options in 401(k) retirement plans. This was part of a broader attack on the digital asset sector during the Biden Administration. In the… Read More

June 2, 2025 @ 3:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

The House of Representatives is attempting to move a comprehensive digital asset framework bill once again. Announced officially last week, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to establish a regulatory framework for the evolving digital asset sector. Introduced by the House Financial Services Committee, Chairman French… Read More

June 2, 2025 @ 3:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has created a new foundation addressing the issue of investor protection. NASAA is the association that represents state and provincial securities regulators. The NASAA Investor Protection and Education Foundation’s mission is to conduct research that supports investor protection… Read More

June 2, 2025 @ 8:51 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic Europe has listed an SEIS Fund that reports 12 exits to date. An SEIS fund, or Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme, offers significant tax benefits to investors who participate in a securities offering qualified under the program. Benefits may include no capital gains tax as… Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 5:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA), has published a report on Regulation A (Reg A) alongside a document reviewing Reg CF. The report states that since Reg A was updated under the JOBS Act of 2012, over 800… Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 4:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Trump Media (NASDAQ:DJT) has closed on a private placement raising $2.44 billion in new capital. The funds will be utilized to pursue a Bitcoin treasury strategy. The funds raised included $1.44 in equity capital, at a price of $25.72 per share, and $1 billion in… Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 12:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

DealMaker, a tech-enabled online investment platform serving the full stack of securities exemptions, is now accepting stablecoin transactions. In a widely distributed email, CEO and co-founder Rebecca Kacaba said that following the clarification by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that stablecoins are not securities,… Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 8:54 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Corporate Finance, has issued a clarification on staking. Staking is a process in the crypto sphere where certain holders of digital assets that utilize “Proof of Stake” (PoS) are committed to a consensus process for the network… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 10:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed its civil enforcement case against Binance. Announced in a brief statement today, the SEC said it had filed a joint stipulation with defendants Binance Holdings Limited, BAM Trading Services Inc., BAM Management US Holdings Inc., and Changpeng… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 3:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Coalition for Crowdfunding American Jobs and Prosperity (CCAJP) has issued a statement slamming the “Big Beautiful Bill,” the tax and budget legislation that was recently approved by the House of Representatives. The CCAJP members include the Crowdfunding Professionals Association (CfPA) as well as industry… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 12:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

Online investment platform Crowd Street aims to lead the “new frontier” of private market investing. Previously targeting real estate opportunities, the firm is looking to expand its portfolio of offerings. In a company statement, Crowd Street announced the launch of a new brand-building initiative that… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 11:54 am By JD Alois  |  

The Crypto Council for Innovation, an advocacy group for the digital asset sector, is welcoming the two consultations launched by the UK Financial Conduct Authority addressing the clarity of regulation for the digital asset industry, including the key stablecoin industry. The consultations cover the issuance… Read More