The Law of the Financial Markets from Top Securities Lawyers
Friday, September 12, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Judge Margaret “Meg” Ryan has been named Director of the Division of Enforcement, effective Sept. 2, 2025. Acting Director of Enforcement Sam Waldon will return to his previous role as Chief Counsel for the Division. From the Press Release: “I am thrilled […]
SEC Unveils New Statistics and Data Visualizations Hub for Capital Markets The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out a new online platform dedicated to delivering new statistics and data visualization page. The SEC believes that this initiative marks a significant step in enhancing transparency across U.S. capital markets, […]
he SEC has issued new FAQs to guide broker-dealers through upcoming U.S. Treasury clearing rules, with key 2026 and 2027 deadlines. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant.
What Is Liquid Staking in Cryptocurrency? On August 5, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance issued a statement clarifying how federal securities laws apply to liquid staking in crypto assets. This move provides investors and blockchain developers with much-needed guidance on a rapidly expanding […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that its Crypto Task Force will host a series of roundtables across the country to provide opportunities for additional stakeholders to meet with Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the Crypto Task… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at Sallah […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the launch of a task force on artificial intelligence (AI) that will spearhead the agency’s efforts to enhance innovation and efficiency in its operations through the responsible use of AI. Valerie… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at Sallah […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to approve orders to permit in-kind creations and redemptions by authorized participants for crypto asset exchange-traded product (ETP) shares. The orders approved today reflect a departure from… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at Sallah Astarita & Cox, at […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it has designated George R. Botic to serve as Acting Chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, effective July 23, 2025. Current PCAOB Chair Erica Y. Williams has resigned from the… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it will host a roundtable on September 18, 2025, to discuss trade-through prohibitions in the National Market System (NMS) stock and listed options markets. “Reg NMS and its Rule 611 have… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at […]
SEC to Convene July 2025 Meeting on Small Business Capital Formation WASHINGTON, D.C., July 7, 2025 — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The […]
