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Coinbase Responds to its Wells Notice

Coinbase, the cryptocurrency platform, has received a Wells Notice from the SEC regarding its lending program. At first blush it does not appear that the program, which allows customers to lend their currency is a security,  but we have not seen the SEC’s files, so anything is possible. Coinbase has […]

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The Importance of Cybersecurity Policies

It seems like every day we see reports of hacking of corporate computers, resulting in the disclosure of personal customer information.  Unfortunately, the brokerage industry is not immune from such attacks. Just yesterday the SEC sanctioned eight firms in three different actions for failures in their cybersecurity policies and procedures […]

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SEC Requests Information and Comment on Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Digital Engagement Practices, Related Tools and Methods, and Regulatory Considerations and Potential Approaches; Information and Comments on Investment Adviser Use of Technology

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it is requesting information and public comment on matters related to the use of digital engagement practices by broker-dealers and investment advisers. These tools include behavioral prompts,… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call Sallah Astarita & Cox […]