Politics, Legal & Regulation

November 6, 2024 @ 8:49 am By JD Alois  |  

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) has issued a statement following the election of Donald Trump as the nation’s 47th President. SBE Council is a non-partisan advocacy group that seeks to promote policies that support smaller firms and entrepreneurs. The group frequently comments… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 8:29 am By JD Alois  |  

In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) has increased in value by over 7%, now at around $74,000, following the victory of former President Donald Trump, who won both the electoral vote and the popular vote, earning a mandate for change. Unlike his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris,… Read More

November 5, 2024 @ 11:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), has taken to X to air his grievance with the ongoing US Federal Government attempting to impede the development of digital asset firms. Commenting on their FOIA [Freedom of Information Act] request, Grewal says that the FDIC… Read More

November 5, 2024 @ 7:24 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The  FTC’s new “click-to-cancel” rule, designed to simplify the process of ending subscriptions, has created a stir, putting additional pressure on subscription businesses to reassess their strategies. Research from payment processor Solidgate suggests the problem is dire. Solidgate surveyed 1,000 adults and found that 25%… Read More

November 4, 2024 @ 10:49 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) president and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said the recent CFPB action against VyStar Credit Union highlights an oversight gap in need of urgent attention. VyStar Credit Union was dinged for harming consumers through its botched rollout of a new… Read More

November 4, 2024 @ 6:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The AMF in France and the AMMC in (Morocco) are reportedly said to be strengthening their ongoing cooperation. On 29 October 2024, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) signed a cooperation and “mutual assistance agreement’ in the field… Read More

November 4, 2024 @ 4:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

The election tomorrow for the US President will be close. That is viewed as a given. As many people on both sides of the fence view the election as “the most important election in our lifetime” the electorate will be watching the outcome closely. So… Read More

November 4, 2024 @ 9:43 am By JD Alois  |  

Last week, the Labour government outlined its budget for the forthcoming year. The Autumn Budget, delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, sought to address a “black hole” of insufficient funds to fund the government’s programs. One path to generate more funds was an… Read More

November 4, 2024 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Charles Cascarilla, CEO and co-founder of Paxos, noted in an open letter to Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump that the next presidential administration will determine whether America continues to lead the global financial industry or forfeits that leadership. Cascarilla said the US is at risk of becoming the “Rust… Read More

November 4, 2024 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to support the commercialization of asset tokenization. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) officially announced on November 4, 2024 its plans to advance tokenization in financial services. These include: forming commercial networks to deepen liquidity of… Read More

November 3, 2024 @ 6:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC), Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee (SBCFAC) has added new members to the committee. According to a statement issued by the SEC, four new members have joined the independent Committee that aims to advise the Commission on policies that… Read More

November 2, 2024 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Trade Commission revealed recently that it is sending more than $2.5 million to consumers who were said to be “misled” by “deceptive claims” from credit services company Credit Karma. The FTC reportedly took action against Credit Karma back in 2022, alleging that the… Read More

November 2, 2024 @ 7:37 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to reach fresh all-time highs should Donald Trump win the US presidential election, predicts deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. The statement comes days before Americans hit the polls. BTC is currently around $71,000. The highest recorded price, $73,737, was paid on… Read More

November 1, 2024 @ 4:57 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

As the Presidential election nears, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are issuing stances on everything from the environment to finances. When it comes time to weigh the credibility of those statements, the founder and CEO of decentralized telecommunications network Chirp urges… Read More

November 1, 2024 @ 4:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this year, CI reported on a consultation in the UK on Public Offer platforms [POP]. This is part of an initiative to improve the capital-raising environment for firms in the UK. Currently, in the UK, issuers typically are capped at pursuing online securities offering… Read More

November 1, 2024 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Archax, the UK-based, FCA-regulated exchange, broker and custodian for digital assets, today announced it has agreed to acquire the Spanish broker King & Shaxson Capital Markets, Sociedad de Valores, S.A. (KSCM), to be renamed Archax Markets Europe, S.A. The completion of the strategic acquisition is… Read More

October 31, 2024 @ 11:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, the UK government revealed its new budget and the changes being made to cover a deficit while attempting to fuel economic growth. While the punditry will be digesting the statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, for days, CI has received a… Read More

October 30, 2024 @ 3:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

In the Autumn Statement delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves today, the UK government delivered on an expectation for an increase in taxes. The Chancellor is the first female to deliver a budget in the UK’s history. In total, the government anticipates about… Read More

October 30, 2024 @ 9:46 am By JD Alois  |  

American Fintech Council (AFC) has submitted a comment letter in response to the joint Request for Information on Bank-Fintech Arrangements. The interagency RFI includes the FDIC, OCC and Federal Reserve. The letter states that it is important for these agencies to understand that not all… Read More

October 29, 2024 @ 12:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

Investment crowdfunding under Reg CF (Regulation Crowdfunding) supports opportunities for smaller firms. Issuers raising money using Reg CF may raise up to $5 million while selling securities to both accredited and non-accredited investors. Firms must utilize the services of a FINRA-regulated Funding Portal or Broker… Read More