The centralized repository would assist the CFPB and law enforcement in detecting patterns of misbehavior and recidivism adversely affecting consumers.
By Arthur S. Long, Barrie VanBrackle, and Deric Behar
On June 3, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule (Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons Subject to Certain Agency and Court
FIT21 would provide regulatory certainty for the US digital asset ecosystem, balancing support for innovation with consumer protection.
By Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, Adam Fovent, and Deric Behar
On May 22, 2024, the US House of Representatives (the House) passed H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st
Professional investors will benefit from increased exposure to cryptoassets via traditional financial instruments, though retail investors’ exposure remains limited.
By Stuart Davis, Gabriel Lakeman, and Ivan Pizeta*
In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, regulatory clarity is essential for both investors and market participants. In March this year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
The bipartisan bill seeks to foster innovation and promote US dollar dominance while protecting consumers and mitigating illicit finance risks.
By Jenny Cieplak, Arthur Long, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, Adam Fovent, and Deric Behar
On April 17, 2024, US Senators Cynthia Lummis from the Senate Banking Committee and Kirsten
The preliminary injunction was granted pursuant to Fifth Circuit precedent that the CFPB’s independent funding structure is unconstitutional.
By Barrie VanBrackle and Deric Behar
On May 10, 2024, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas blocked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rule (the Rule) amending Regulation Z to limit credit
The Legal Statement applies areas of insolvency law to digital assets, providing valuable guidance on the approach English courts will take.
By Bruce Bell, Stuart Davis, Gabriel Lakeman, Jessica Walker, and Tim Bennett
In October 2023, the UK’s Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT), which is made up of senior judges, lawyers, a law
The white paper examines how generative AI might shape the global derivatives markets, including new opportunities for industry stakeholders.
ISDA Future Leaders in Derivatives (IFLD) is a cohort of emerging leaders in the derivatives space representing financial services institutions, buy- and sell-side firms, and law firms (including Latham & Watkins, represented by associate Naffie Lamin).
The decision, which addresses a broad range of market activity by Coinbase relating to 13 third-party tokens, could have significant implications for market participants.
By Latham & Watkins’ Litigation & Trial Practice
On March 27, 2024, Judge Katherine Failla of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) ruled[i] (the
Updated on April 17, 2024
The decision, which addresses a broad range of market activity by Coinbase relating to 13 third-party tokens, could have significant implications for market participants.
By Latham & Watkins’ Litigation & Trial Practice
On March 27, 2024, Judge Katherine Failla of the US District Court for the Southern District of New
As federal regulation remains patchy, firms may want to consider a New York state charter as a potential avenue to expand digital asset offerings in a compliant manner.
By Arthur S. Long, Barrie VanBrackle, Stephen P. Wink, and Deric Behar
On March 22, 2024, WisdomTree, Inc., a global asset management firm, announced