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
The SEC’s move is part of a recent shift toward a less enforcement-centric approach that is set to reshape the regulatory framework for digital assets in the US.
By Stephen P. Wink, Naim Culhaci, and Deric Behar
On February 20, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voluntarily dismissed its appeal against
The CJEU has decided that the maximum thresholds for GDPR fines should be calculated using the global turnover of the broader corporate group, not solely the infringing entity.
By Gail Crawford, Fiona M. Maclean, Myria Saarinen, Tim Wybitul, Isabelle Brams, and Amy Smyth
The penalties provisions of the EU General
The FDIC seeks to stick to its statutory mandate while reducing impediments to fintech, innovation, mergers, bank formation, and efficient supervision.
By Arthur S. Long, Pia Naib, and Deric Behar
Just one day after being named acting chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Travis Hill revealed an agenda of priorities for
With its pro-crypto stance and urgent posture, the executive order promises to make the US the “crypto capital of the planet.”
By Jenny Cieplak, Zachary Fallon, Arthur Long, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, Douglas K. Yatter, and Deric Behar
On January 23, 2025, President Trump issued a highly
SMRs are attracting growing attention from governments, investors, and financiers as a means to power the energy transition, offering the promise of shorter construction times, scalability, and reduced financial risk compared to traditional nuclear reactors.
By Tom Bartlett, Beatrice Lo, JP Sweny, Simon Tysoe, Sam Burleton, and Tom Glynne-Jones
Nuclear
Mandatory ESG reporting, new AI tools for ESG data management, and rising litigation risk are just some of the hot topics this year.
By Paul A. Davies and Betty M. Huber
Through the course of 2024, the development of the ESG and sustainability landscape was dynamic. We anticipate that this dynamism will intensify in 2025,
In this publication and podcast series, we explore some of the core focus areas for UK-regulated financial services firms in the year ahead.
In 2024, we saw disruption to the regulatory reform agenda as the unexpected timing of the general election impacted work and publication schedules. Now that the reform agenda is back on track
As AI use proliferates, the advisory reminds CFTC-regulated entities of their existing obligations and the CFTC’s intention to monitor for ongoing risks.
By Douglas K. Yatter, Yvette D. Valdez, Margaret Graham, Hanyu (Iris) Xie, Adam Bruce Fovent, Mia Stefanou, and Deric Behar
On December 5, 2024, the staff of