The proposed legislation will bring cryptoassets into the full scope of UK financial services regulation and enable the UK’s future cryptoasset regime.
By Stuart Davis and Gabriel Lakeman
On 29 April, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled draft legislation aimed at regulating cryptoassets at the International Fintech Growth Summit (IFGS) in London, sponsored by Latham &
The Staff noted that a stablecoin generally is not subject to SEC jurisdiction if it is not an investment and used solely for commercial activity.
By Jenny Cieplak, Zachary Fallon, Arthur S. Long, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, Adam Bruce Fovent, Connor Jobes, and Deric Behar
On
The Staff highlights a range of disclosure matters it identified during its reviews of the digital asset markets.
By Jenny Cieplak, Paul Dudek, Zachary Fallon, Stephen P. Wink, and Deric Behar
On April 10, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff) published a Statement on
The Staff Statement provides clarity that Proof-of-Work crypto mining does not involve securities, reducing regulatory uncertainty and enforcement risks for miners.
By Jenny Cieplak, Zachary Fallon, Stephen P. Wink, Connor Jobes, and Deric Behar
On March 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff) published
New FDIC guidance permits crypto activities by supervised institutions without prior approval, emphasizing risk management and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
By Arthur S. Long, Parag Patel, Pia Naib, and Deric Behar
On March 28, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a Financial Institution Letter (FIL-7-2025) that provides new
An executive order and related legislation centralizes Bitcoin and digital asset holdings across the federal government to optimize oversight and management of crypto as a US reserve asset.
By Jenny Cieplak, Zachary Fallon, Arthur S. Long, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, Connor Jobes, and Deric Behar
On March
In a break from restrictive Biden-era policies, OCC-supervised banks may now engage in crypto without supervisory nonobjection, potentially opening new avenues for innovation.
By Arthur S. Long, Parag Patel, Pia Naib, and Deric Behar
On March 7, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reaffirmed that national banks and
The Staff stated that most meme coins are not subject to federal securities laws or SEC fraud enforcement; who will oversee meme coins remains an open question.
By Jenny Cieplak, Zachary Fallon, Ghaith Mahmood, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, and Deric Behar
On February 27, 2025, the Securities and
Stablecoin regulation is a top priority for lawmakers, and three recent proposals reflect differing perspectives on how to achieve regulatory clarity while balancing safety and innovation.
By Jenny Cieplak, Arthur Long, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, Pia Naib, Connor Jobes, and Deric Behar
In the wake of President
The new unit aims to protect retail investors and foster innovation by addressing cyber-related misconduct and emerging technology fraud.
By Margaret Graham, Michael H. Rubin, Nathan H. Seltzer, and Douglas K. Yatter
On February 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the establishment of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit