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CFTC Staff Takes a "Measured First Step" in Artificial Intelligence

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Introduction - On 5 December 2024, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Divisions of Clearing and Risk, Data, Market Oversight, and Market Participants issued a staff advisory on the use of artificial intelligence...more

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German Parliament Passes Act on the Digitalisation of Financial Markets

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On 18 December 2024, the German Parliament (Bundestag) passed the Act on the Digitalization of Financial Markets (Finanzmarktdigitalisierungsgesetz, the "Act"). The Act is intended to complement key measures of the European...more

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[Podcast] 2024 Crypto Year in Review

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Join Josh and Frank on this special year-end episode of CryptoCounsel as they take a look back at the most significant developments in crypto law and regulation in 2024. From Bitcoin's incredible surge past $100,000 to the...more

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International Organization of Securities Commissions Publishes Final Report on Evolution of Market Structures

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published its final report on the evolution in the operation, governance, and business models of exchanges. The Report focuses on equity exchanges, but IOSCO...more

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The CFPB's Race Against the Clock

While many Federal agencies, including the prudential bank regulators, have decided to hold back moving forward with initiatives until after the inauguration in January, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") has...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Standard Formula: A Guide to Solvency II – Chapter 13: Supervision

1. The Supervision Regime - Proportionality - The supervision regime is built on the principle of “proportionality,” in an effort to ensure that supervision remains effective and meets its underlying purposes without...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: October 2024

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On 18 September 2024, the General Court of the European Union (General Court) largely upheld the fine imposed by the European Commission (Commission) finding that a global tech company had engaged in predatory pricing of its...more

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The Publication of the CSSF’s Annual Report 2023

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On September 19th, 2024, the CSSF published its 2023 annual report, highlighting key regulatory challenges, particularly in the realm of crypto-assets following the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation...more

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The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act 2022/2554 (DORA)

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Long IT sub-contracting chains can make it hard for financial institutions to understand the vulnerabilities in their IT estate and the location of key functions (where these may be located in entities who do not have a...more

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Venezuela Update: September 17, 2024

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Focus Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments in Venezuela that impact the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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Venezuela Update: September 17, 2024 (Spanish)

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Focus Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments in Venezuela that impact the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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The Bre-X Mining Scandal, Part 2: Why Was it So Sensational?

In the annals of corporate fraud, few scandals match the magnitude of the Bre-X mining affair. For compliance professionals, the lessons from this incident resonate deeply, not just because of the scale of the deception but...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Bre-X Mining Scandal, Part 1: A Scandal for the Ages

Few corporate scandals are still as infamous or devastating as the Bre-X mining scandal. What began as a story of incredible wealth, fueled by the promise of one of the largest gold deposits ever discovered, unraveled into...more

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Regulatory Roundup for July 2024

SEC Loses in ALJ Case, DOL’s Latest Fiduciary Rule Put on Hold, and SEC Reconsiders AI and Custody Rule Proposals - Welcome to our July Regulatory Roundup, where we provide a quick look at the latest regulatory developments....more

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Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly: July 2024 #2

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While the nation was preoccupied with the significant developments in the Presidential race, advocates and promoters of the blockchain ecosystem were particularly attentive to the news, given the perception that the current...more

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Lessons to Be Learned From 2023's Bank Failures

In scale and scope, 2023 saw the most significant systemwide banking stress since the 2008 global financial crisis. The collapse of four regional and global banks coupled with significant rises in interest rates, inflation...more

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Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly - November 2023 #2

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The Blockchain Bi-Weekly presented by the Polsinelli Blockchain+ team is a rundown of some of the key stories in the Web3, blockchain and crypto ecosystems curated by our attorneys navigating the intersections of code, smart...more

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Fifth Circuit Breaks From No-Action Pack: Becomes Better Bet for Letter Recipients?

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On July 21, 2023, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion asserting that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight likely acted arbitrarily and capriciously,...more

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CryptoLink - June 2023

CryptoLink is a compilation of news stories published by outside organizations. Akin aggregates these stories, but the information contained in them does not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of the firm. Akin's...more

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Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly - June 2023 #2

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The Blockchain Bi-Weekly presented by the Polsinelli Blockchain+ team is a rundown of some of the key stories in the Web3, blockchain and crypto ecosystems curated by our attorneys navigating the intersections of code, smart...more

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FRB, FDIC and GAO Release Reports Reviewing Supervision of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank

Last Friday, the Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) released reports evaluating their supervision of the failed Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) and Signature Bank (“Signature”),...more

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UK FCA Regulatory Business Plan for 2023 and 2024

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The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) 2023/24 Business Plan (Business Plan) sets out the FCA’s aim to be viewed as a proactive, assertive and robust regulator, especially in its protection of retail consumers. Released...more

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How Will Bankruptcy Courts Shape Crypto Regulation?

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Last year’s cryptocurrency market crash a/k/a “the crypto winter” did not cause trembles in the U.S. economy, but it caused enormous losses to its investors. The near collapse of this decentralized currency market resulted in...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: March 2023

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Antitrust and Competition - Global Dawn Raids Signal Increased Antitrust Enforcement to Uncover Potential Cartel Behavior in the Fragrance Industry  - On 7 March 2023, the European Commission (Commission), the United...more

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Federal Cryptocurrency Enforcement in 2023

This is the eighth part in our 2023 series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations. Up next: anti-corruption. The tumultuous crypto events of 2022, combined with the heightened agency and executive...more

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