Politics, Legal & Regulation

Policy and regulations impacting innovations in Finance.

SEC Charges Two Firms With Making Bogus Claims Regarding Artificial Intelligence

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against two firms claiming these entities made “misleading statements” in regard to the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI). Delphia (USA) Inc. and Global Predictions Inc. have both agreed to settle the SEC’s charges and pay $400,000… Read More

American Fintech Council Testifies in Rhode Island, New York on Consumer Financial Services

The American Fintech Council (AFC), an industry association representing fintech companies and banks, delivered testimony before the Rhode Island Senate Committee on Commerce and Policy and the D.C. Council Business and Economic Development Committee opposing recently introduced legislation. Phil Goldfeder, AFC CEO and former member… Read More

Gen AI Regulation in the UK Cannot Come Soon Enough for Consumers – Survey Reveals

Generative AI (Gen AI) became popular or more widespread with consumers in 2022, when several user-friendly text-based AI systems were released to the public, according to a recent update shared by KPMG. Yet despite its infancy, respondents to a new KPMG UK poll have “expressed… Read More

OCC Announces $250M Civil Money Penalty Against JPMorgan Chase

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently announced a $250 million civil money penalty against JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMC) (NYSE: JPM) related to deficiencies in its trade surveillance program. The OCC found that JPMC allegedly operated “with gaps in trading venue… Read More

Nigerian Authorities Seeking to Extend Detention of Binance Execs

Nigeria is reportedly planning to further extend the detention of Binance executives. As reported by Reuters, Nigerian authorities have requested an Abuja court to prolong the detention of key Binance executives who are allegedly now part of the nation’s wide-ranging cryptocurrency crackdown. This, after an… Read More

After Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals, US Senators Request SEC Chair Not Approve Other Crypto ETFs

Democrats Senator Jack Reed and Senator Laphonza Butler have sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler requesting that the regulatory agency step in to ensure that broker-dealers are providing investors with adequate disclosures regarding Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs or exchange-traded funds… Read More

SEC Files Charges Against CryptoFX, Alleges $300 Million Crypto Ponzi Scam

The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed charges against CryptoFX LLC, alleging a $300 million crypto Ponzi scam. The SEC states that 17 individuals have been charged in a plot based in Texas that targeted the Latino community in the US as well as other… Read More

European Banking Authority Releases Regulatory Technical Standards for Addressing Complaints Related to Asset Reference Tokens

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) published the final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) that set out the requirements, templates, and procedures for handling complaints received by issuers of asset reference tokens (ARTs). The draft RTS fulfilled a mandate conferred “on the EBA in the Markets… Read More

Canada May Follow US Down ESG Path with Climate Disclosure

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has recognized the launch of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board’s (CSSB) consultation on Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards. This has to do with climate disclosure. The CSA pointed to the fact that the US has recently added climate disclosure regulations, requiring… Read More

Coinbase Files Brief Challenging the SECs Denial of Rulemaking Petition

Slamming the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as pursuing a “power grab” by utilizing enforcement actions, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has launched another missile in the ongoing battle with the nation’s top securities regulator. The opening brief filed with the US Court of Appeals challenges the decision… Read More

SEC: Former Coinbase Manager Friend Must Pay Penalty, Return Funds Gained from Insider Crypto Knowledge

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained a default judgment against Sameer Ramani, a friend of a former Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) employee, pertaining to insider trading claims regarding crypto. Last year, the SEC filed an enforcement action against Coinbase executive Ishan Wahi and his brother, Nikhil Wahi…. Read More

Reg CF: Where on Earth Are All the Form C-AR Filings?

Look, I’m the CEO of an equity crowdfunding company, so believe me when I say that I want Regulation Crowdfunding [Reg CF] to work. But I’m deeply concerned that an apparent recent trend of non-compliance with SEC filing requirements could erode investor trust and pose… Read More

Tether Says it Helped the Feds Regarding Tech Scam

Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer in the world (USDT), says it helped Uncle Sam battle an alleged tech scam. Tether says that it assisted the Feds in seizing $1.4 million in stolen funds from a fraud. The company said this highlights its commitment to fighting… Read More

Senator Tim Scott Says SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule is Outside Commission’s Authority

Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new climate disclosure requirements that align with the agency’s ESG ambitions [environmental, social, and governmental]. The new rules have been criticized by opponents as not aligning with the SEC’s mission while creating a situation where both… Read More

CFPBs Cap on Credit Card Late Fees Will Raise Fees Elsewhere, Least Creditworthy May Lose Access to Cards

This past week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized its rules on credit late fees by reducing the legal lime to $8 from a typical fee of $32. The CFPB said that an average saving per year for consumers would be around $220, as… Read More

DealMaker CEO Welcomes House Passage of the Expanding Access to Capital Act

Last week, the US House of Representatives approved HR 2799, or the Expanding Access to Capital Act. The legislation incorporated a long list of items aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and innovators while helping investors participate in promising offerings. House Representatives voted along party lines. Some items… Read More

DAOs: Wyoming Introduces Framework Giving Legal Status to Decentralized Autonomous Organizatons

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon recently signed a bill into law that allows for the development of a complete legal framework for the establishment and management of so-called decentralized autonomous organizations or DAOs. The latest bill has reportedly been sponsored by the legislature’s Select Committee focused… Read More

Worldcoin Shares Response to Venture Being Blocked in Spain

Sam Altman’s crypto-related initiative Worldcoin has reportedly been told by authorities in Spain to stop collecting and using consumers’ personal data. Spain‘s data protection regulator, AEPD, has reportedly banned Worldcoin for as many as three months in a key decision that the organization states is… Read More

CBDC: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says They Are Nowhere Close to a Digital Dollar

Yesterday, testifying in front of the Senate Banking Committee, Jerome Powell, Chair of the US Federal Reserve, was asked several questions about a digital dollar or Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Powell first pointed to the fact that most transactions are digital today as consumers… Read More

House of Representatives Approves Expanding Access to Capital Act, Legislation Sponsored by Patrick McHenry that Aims to Boost Entrepreneurs, Improve Funding

After several days of debate and discussion, the US House of Representatives has approved the legislation, the Expanding Access to Capital Act (HR 2799). The bill was sponsored by Representative Patrick McHenry, the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, an individual who has long… Read More

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