US Securities and Exchange Commission Published Study on Payment for Order Flow in Crypto Markets

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 28, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 24 January 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) published a pivotal working paper titled “How Does Payment for Order Flow Influence Markets? Evidence from Robinhood Crypto Token Introductions.” The study, authored in...

Mark T. Uyeda Announces Key Acting Appointments at US Securities and Exchange Commission

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 27, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 24 January 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced significant interim appointments made by Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda to fill senior vacancies following recent departures. These temporary selections aim to uphold the US SEC’s...

Acting Chairman Pham Announces Key CFTC Leadership Changes Amid New Administration

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 24, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 22 January 2025, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) announced significant leadership changes under Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham. The reshuffle reflects the transition to a new administration and ensures continuity in the...

US SEC Fines Digital Currency Group and Former Genesis CEO for Misleading Investors

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 17 January 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) published order instituting cease-and-desist proceedings, pursuant to section 8a of the United States Securities Act of 1933, making findings, and imposing a cease-and-desist order and...

US SEC Proposes Novel Compensation Plan for Barclays Investors, Raising Legal and Policy Questions

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 22 January 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) published a Notice of Proposed Plan of Distribution and Opportunity for Comment concerning a Fair Fund created from a $200 million civil penalty imposed on Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank...

US SEC Unveils Crypto 2.0 Task Force to Reform Digital Asset Regulation

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 21 January 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) launched the Crypto 2.0 Task Force, an initiative to overhaul the regulation of digital assets within US jurisdiction. Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda announced the task force, with...