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House Financial Services Committee Leaders Ask SEC to Move to Reverse Harmful Biden Era Rules Impacting Crypto

House Finacial Services Committee leaders have sent a letter to SEC Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda asking him to reverse harmful rules impacting crypto enacted during the Biden Administration. Chairman of the Committee French Hill, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial… Read More

SEC to Tell Courts Not to Schedule Hearings on Climate Disclosure Rules Due to Change in Administration

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a change regarding rules enacted by the Commission during the Biden Administration that sought to target climate disclosure for reporting firms. As part of the controversial ESG initiatives launched by the previous Chairman of the SEC, Gary… Read More

Former Attorney at the Department of Justice Criminal Division Comments on SEC’s Move to Support Crypto Innovation

The new Trump administration has moved quickly to reverse the Biden administration’s anti-digital asset innovation policies. This week, Commissioner Mark Uyeda was selected as the acting Chair of the SEC. His first act was to create a Crypto Task Force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce,… Read More

Acting SEC Chairman Immediately Creates Crypto Task Force

Following the SEC debacle in regulating crypto under the direction of Chairman Gary Gensler, acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda has announced a new Crypto Task Force. Uyeda was just announced as the temporary Chair to lead the Commission. Following his selection, Acting Chair Uyeda said… Read More

Commissioner Mark Uyeda Made Acting Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission

Commissioner Mark Uyeda has been designated the Acting Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the exit of the Biden Administration. Former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler officially exited his leadership role at the Commission on the… Read More

SEC Commissioner Dissents Following Charges Against Cantor Fitzgerald Regarding SPAC Disclosures

Yesterday, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Cantor Fitzgerald, LP, and two Special Purpose Acquisition companies (SPACs) it controlled with “making misleading statements to investors ahead of their initial public offerings (IPOs).” SPACs are companies that go public with the intent to acquire a private… Read More

Selection of Paul Atkins as Incoming SEC Chairman Drives Bitcoin Above $100K, Insiders Welcome Appointment

  Bitcoin has finally topped the psychological barrier of $100,000 per BTC. The fuel was the selection of Paul Atkins to become the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bitcoin is currently trading at over $103,000. In the past, Atkins has supported digital… Read More

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Says Alternative Assets Contribute Greatly to Global Economy, Includes Private Securities, Crypto, More

 SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda delivered a speech earlier today in Hong Kong where he lauded the availability of alternative assets as contributing significantly to our global economies. These alternative assets include private securities, both debt and equity, as well as crypto assets. Commissioner Uyeda explains:… Read More

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Grilled by House Financial Services Committee, Questioned on Digital Assets Approach, Lack of Emphasis on Access to Capital

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler took a bit of a beating yesterday during a House Financial Services Committee hearing. The gathering also included all other commissioners which provided an opportunity to hear opposing perspectives held by the Republican minority. The hearing memo… Read More

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Comments on Biden Administration, Crypto Regulation

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda recently spoke at an event sponsored by Schwab. Commissioner  Uyeda spoke during a session to address the “regulatory onslaught” that has taken place during Chairman Gary Gensler’s tenure at the agency. In notes provided to CI, Uyeda commented on the impact… Read More

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Compliments SBCFAC’s Recommendation to Raise Threshold for Reviewed Financials for Reg CF Issuers

Recently, the SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee (SBCFAC) issued a recommendation to the Commission to adjust the threshold when issuers using the Reg CF securities exemption are required to provide reviewed financials. The formal letter told the Commission the hurdle should be moved… Read More

Footnote: SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Says Tailored Registration Statement Needed for Digital Assets

In commenting on a rule adopted this week pertaining to Registered Index-Linked Annuities and an amended registration form to accommodate these offerings, SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda slipped in a note about his opinion as to how crypto or digital asset offerings may be managed going… Read More

Commissioners Peirce, Uyeda Slam SEC’s $10 Million Penalty Targeting Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Describes it as a Tool to Generate Year End Statistics, an Over-Reaction

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has penalized the Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), the operator of the New York Stock Exchange, for failing to notify the SEC promptly of a cyber intrusion. ICE has agreed to pay a $10 million penalty to settle the allegations without… Read More

SEC’s New Climate Disclosure Rules on Pause Following Court Order

Earlier this month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enacted new climate disclosure rules for public companies. This represents part of a broader political agenda at the SEC that aims to enact new rules that align with ESG or Environmental, Social, and Governance activist policies. The… Read More

Securities and Environment Commission: SEC Adopts New Climate Disclosure Rules, Legal Challenges to Follow

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new climate disclosure rules that fall under the ESG sector [environmental, social, and governmental]. The new rules will require reporting companies to disclose their environmental impact, a process that is difficult to measure accurately and will vex… Read More

The SEC’s Poorly Conceived Crypto Policy: Commissioners Peirce and Uyeda Criticize the Commission’s Slapdash Approach to Regulating Digital Assets

Reflecting on the enforcement action taken against ShapeShift, SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda have criticized the Commission’s slapdash approach toward crypto under Chairman Gary Gensler. The Commissioners have issued a dissenting opinion on the enforcement action. In an Administrative Proceeding, it was determined… Read More

SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee to Tell Commission Don’t Raise Accredited Investor Wealth Hurdles, Seeks to Make Definition More Inclusive

Yesterday (February 27, 2024), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee (SBCFAC), met to discuss several issues of importance that impact early-stage firms. Perhaps the most pressing issue is the definition of an Accredited Investor – a rule the Commission… Read More

Commissioner Uyeda: “Dealer” Definition is Practically Limitless, Could Impact Crypto

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to issue new rules at a breakneck pace. Today, the Commission has adopted new rules that impact “market participants who engage in certain dealer roles.” These market participants who shoulder significant liquidity roles in markets must soon register… Read More

Securities and Exchange Commission Reveals New Rules for SPACs – Commissioners Peirce, Uyeda Slam the New Regulations

Today, at an open meeting, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed new rules that will cover SPACs or Special Purpose Acquisition Companies. SPACs are “blank check” firms that are public firms that are created to enact a merger or acquisition of another firm. As… Read More

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Returns for 2nd Term

Commissioner Mark Uyeda has been sworn in for a second term at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). His previous term expired in 2023, and now Uyeda may remain at the SEC until 2028. Uyeda is one of two Republican Commissioners – the other being… Read More

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