The Law of the Financial Markets from Top Securities Lawyers
Thursday, May 21, 2026
According to Binance, Ripple Labs has reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), concluding a lengthy legal battle that has been closely monitored by the cryptocurrency industry. As part of the settlement, Ripple will pay a $50 million penalty and withdraw its cross-appeal. Ripple’s Chief Legal […]
Crypto.com says the SEC has shut its investigation into the exchange, marking the last crypto firm to have the agency’s probes dropped. https://www.theblock.co/post/348558/crypto-com-says-secs-investigation-has-been-shut-with-no-plan-to-pursue-charges
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against David Yow Shang Chiueh, an investment adviser based in East Hanover, New Jersey, along with his firm, Upright Financial Corp. The charges stem from multiple violations, including excessive investment concentration and fraudulent activities that led to significant financial losses for […]
FINRA Regulatory Notice 25-05, issued on March 14, 2025, proposes consolidating Rules 3270 and 3280 into a single rule—tentatively titled Rule 3290—to streamline and reduce unnecessary burdens regarding associated persons’ outside activities. The comment period for this proposal ends on May 13, 2025. Key Points of the Proposal Feedback For […]
SEC Grants Six-Month Extension for Fund Name Compliance Deadlines Washington, D.C., March 14, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a six-month extension for compliance with the Investment Company Act “Names Rule” amendments. Originally adopted in September 2023, these amendments aim to prevent misleading fund names that […]
SEC Takes Action Against Investment Adviser and Executives Over Misappropriation of Assets Washington, D.C., March 7, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced settled charges against registered investment adviser Momentum Advisors LLC, along with its former managing partner Allan J. Boomer and former chief operating officer Tiffany […]
SEC Introduces EDGAR Next to Streamline Access and Security Washington, D.C., March 6, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched comprehensive guidance and resources to assist filers in navigating upcoming access and account management enhancements to the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system. Starting March […]
We break down the recent announcement from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its Crypto Task Force. Key Takeaways: The SEC’s Crypto Task Force will host a series of roundtables, dubbed the “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity,” to discuss key areas of interest in crypto asset regulation. The inaugural […]
Introduction -Why an SEC Investigation Demands Strategic Counsel SEC Investigations, and ultimately SEC enforcement proceedings, can be disruptive and devastating events for individuals and corporations. Understanding how SEC investigations work, and hiring an experienced securities defense attorney is crucial. Understanding what to expect during the SEC investigation will also help […]
Mark Astarita – Moving clients from a fee based account to an advisory account can cause some problems if not handled properly. This case underscores the fact that regulatory authorities continue emphasizing the importance of transparency, proper disclosures, and prioritizing clients’ best interests in financial advisory services. Investment professionals must […]
