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Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly; Highlights of the Last Two Weeks in Web3 Law: July 3, 2025

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It’s been an eventful stretch in crypto law and regulation. The Senate passed the GENIUS Act — the first major federal crypto bill to clear the chamber’s 60-vote threshold needed to overcome a filibuster — which would...more

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Committees of inspection in Hong Kong liquidations explained: Who sits at the table?

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Following the making of a winding-up order by the Hong Kong Court, a provisional liquidator or a liquidator can decide whether to apply to the Hong Kong Court for appointment of certain creditors and contributories to form a...more

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UK Government publishes 10-year industrial strategy plan

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The UK Government has published a policy paper outlining its industrial strategy. The strategy centres around eight priority sectors (the IS-8), including financial services. The UK government's ambition is to establish the...more

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SEC Withdraws Proposed Rules Affecting Investment Advisors, Funds and Broker-Dealers

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On June 12, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) withdrew 14 outstanding proposed regulations issued during the Biden Administration. These withdrawals underscore a dramatic priority shift away from regulation...more

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Asset managers should be aware of the recent GAO report on Artificial Intelligence – Use and Oversight in Financial Services

The report outlines the advantages and potential risks associated with AI, while also offering insight into current regulatory perspectives on its use. The GAO’s findings have been shared with the SEC and could influence...more

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ESMA progresses streamlined reporting efforts with call for evidence, discussion paper and final reports

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a call for evidence (CfE) as part of its Data Strategy to gather feedback on how to simplify and streamline supervisory reporting. The aim is to reduce the...more

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Watch Out for Hoax Reports to Your Hotline

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We’ve recently been made aware of an increase in anonymous hoax emails and online reports posted to multiple companies through their internal reporting systems. The wording of these posts were identical and alleged violation...more

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UK Equity Capital Markets Insights — July 2025

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As noted in the April edition of this newsletter, the FCA consulted in February 2024 and November 2024 on proposed measures to update and streamline its enforcement guide and to increase transparency in how it goes about...more

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ESMA’s 2023-2024 Common Supervisory Action on Sustainability Risks and Disclosures: Key Findings

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On 30 June 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its Final Report on the 2023-2024 Common Supervisory Action (CSA) concerning the integration of sustainability risks and disclosures within the...more

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Supreme Court to Consider Closing a Back Door to Fund Litigation Claims Under the Investment Company Act

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On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that will determine whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (ICA) creates a private right of action for shareholders of registered investment...more

Morgan Lewis

Key Cybersecurity, Privacy, and National Security Considerations for Data Centers in 2025

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Unlike Europe’s comprehensive General Data Protection Regulation framework, the United States still lacks an all-encompassing data privacy statute. Instead, data centers operating in the United States must navigate a complex...more

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules for Schedules 13D and 13G

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In 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments and issued guidance to modernize the rules governing beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act...more

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The Proposed GENIUS Act Raises Concerns Over Insolvency Provisions

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Much attention has been paid to the regulatory and customer protection provisions of the proposed Guiding and Establishing National Innovation of US Stablecoins Act, the so-called GENIUS Act, S. 1582 (the proposed Act)....more

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EU CryptoReg Roundup: June 2025

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Welcome to our EU crypto update - a roundup of key Irish and EU legislative and regulatory developments shaping the crypto-assets sector....more

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Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Litigation Updates — July 2025

The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) recently made certain announcements that reflect the current administration’s reduced emphasis on climate-related financial regulation. First, the SEC withdrew a proposed rulemaking...more

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FATF Updates Grey List of Monitored Jurisdictions

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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its listings of jurisdictions under increased monitoring (the “grey list”) and high-risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action (the “black list”). Our Investment Funds...more

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SEC Signals Coming Changes to Executive Compensation Disclosure

On June 26, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hosted a roundtable on executive compensation disclosure requirements with representatives from public companies, investors, industry groups and advisors. In his...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Proliferation of Cryptoasset Treasury Strategies in Public Markets

Companies are increasingly viewing bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as strategic reserve assets, establishing dedicated corporate entities to hold cryptoassets on their balance sheets and raising capital specifically to...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Capital Markets Insight: International Bonds as an Alternative to Debentures for Brazilian Issuers

A bond is a debt obligation issued by a corporation or government for funding purposes. When investors buy a corporate bond, they are lending money to the corporation in return, in most cases, for the right to receive...more

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ESMA publishes statement on ESRS supervision in the omnibus environment

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a public statement on its intended approach to supervision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), confirming its commitment to transparent...more

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Middle District Of Tennessee Dismisses Securities Fraud Claims Against Discount Retailer Chain

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On June 24, 2025, Judge Aleta A. Trauger of the Middle District of Tennessee granted a motion to dismiss a putative securities class action brought against a discount retailer chain (the “Company”) and certain of its...more

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ESMA launches first selection procedure for consolidated tapes for shares and ETFs

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched the first selection procedure for a consolidated tape provider (CTP) for shares and exchange-traded funds. The selection process will be guided by the...more

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Northern District Of California Grants Motion To Dismiss In Securities Class Action Against Footwear Company

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On June 23, 2025, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín of the Northern District of California granted a motion to dismiss a consolidated securities class action brought against a footwear and apparel company (the “Company”) and...more

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Takeaways from the SEC Roundtable on Executive Compensation Disclosure Rules

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On June 26, the Securities and Exchange Commission hosted a roundtable discussion about potential changes to existing executive compensation disclosure requirements. In the lively discussion, panelists representing issuers,...more

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ESMA Report on the Integration of Sustainability Risks and Disclosures Under SFDR

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The funds industry continues to wait for regulators and legislators to review and fix the multiple flaws in the existing SFDR regime. In the meantime, in July 2023, ESMA launched a “common supervisory action” ("CSA”)...more

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