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Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Delays Outstanding Crypto Cases Pending Regulatory Clarity
By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2025
The US SEC agreed to pause court cases against Binance and Cumberland DRW while its new crypto task force formulates regulatory guidelines.
Enforcement
US Court Orders ‘My Big Coin’ Founder to Pay $7.6m in Restitution
By Mark Johnston | 12/02/2025
Randall Crater, previously sentenced to serve over eight years in prison, is required to pay victims who were defrauded in the “My Big Coin” scheme.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Solicits Feedback on In-Kind Redemptions for Crypto ETFs
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025
This follows an application by Cboe BZX Exchange seeking permission for “in-kind” creations and redemptions for two ETFs
Capital / Liquidity
China Allows Insurers to Invest in Gold for the First Time
By Mark Johnston | 12/02/2025
China’s NFRA has launched a pilot programme permitting ten major insurance firms to invest up to one percent of their assets in gold.
Sanctions
US Announces Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Imports
By Editors | 12/02/2025
Exemptions previously granted to certain countries will end and the duty rate on aluminium increases from 12 March.
Securities / Derivatives
US States Accuse Asset Managers of Downplaying China Risks
By Thisanka Siripala | 11/02/2025
While multiple firms are being targeted, much of the scrutiny is directed at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager.
Enforcement
US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Suspends Activities
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025
Acting Director Russell Vought directed employees to stay home and pause all CFPB investigations and enforcement actions.
Sanctions
US DOJ Shifts Focus to Cartels and Transnational Crime
By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2025
The DOJ is disbanding Task Force KleptoCapture and changing the way the FCPA and Foreign Agents Registration Act are enforced.
Enforcement
DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in SEC Case of Social Media Account Hack
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025
Eric Council Jr admitted to conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud and is due to be sentenced on 16 May
Sanctions
US Seizes Second Plane Belonging to Venezuela
By Editors | 10/02/2025
The seizure was overseen by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Venezuelan foreign ministry called him “an aircraft thief”.
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