SEC’s Atkins and CFTC’s Selig Unite to End Crypto Regulatory Chaos

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael Selig will hold a joint event on January 27 to discuss regulatory ...
CoinTelegraph

One year after Gary Gensler’s exit, SEC’s crypto playbook looks very different

One of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign promises to the crypto industry was to fire the SEC chair “on day one“ if elected. In January 2025 Gary Gensler stepped down as chair of the ...

Back to Basics and Staying Under the Radar: General Counsel’s Guide to SEC Enforcement Under Trump 2.0

Chairman Atkins retreated from the expansive “regulation by enforcement” approach of former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and ...
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One year after Gary Gensler’s exit, SEC’s crypto playbook looks very different

In January 2025 Gary Gensler stepped down as chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amid the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Many in the crypto industry had heavily ...
WealthManagement.com

Democratic Lawmakers Allege 'Pay-to-Play' In SEC Crypto Case Dismissals

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s moves to dismiss several prominent enforcement actions against crypto firms in the context of President Donald Trump’s support from the industry “has created ...
JD Supra

SEC Chairman Announces Comprehensive Review of Regulation S-K

On January 13, 2026, the SEC announced a significant initiative to reform Regulation S-K. In a statement issued by SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins, Chairman Atkins observed that Regulation S-K has ...
Benzinga.com

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Optimistic On Crypto Market Structure Bill In 2026

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on Monday said the coming week could be pivotal for crypto regulation as Congress advances long-awaited legislation to clarify U.S. crypto market structure. What Happened: In ...
Law

SEC's Revolving Door Spinning With Big Law

David Marcinkus joined Dechert as a partner in its financial services group in D.C. He was previously counsel to SEC chairman Atkins. Jones Day brought on Nekia Hackworth as a partner in its ...
Barron's

SEC Wants to Redefine the Size of ‘Small’ Financial Advice Firms. It’s a Big Change.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing a large increase in the threshold that qualifies registered investment advisory firms as “small entities.” The designation is important because it ...
Columbia Daily Tribune

With 1st SEC win in hand, can Missouri women’s basketball get rolling?

Kellie Harper couldn’t quite pin down the feeling. “I don’t know if it’s relief,” the Missouri women’s basketball coach said, “or joy.” And, you know, the feeling really doesn’t matter much. It could ...
JD Supra

Going Public? Know These Seven SEC Priorities for 2026

As companies gear up for 2026, what happens at the SEC could smooth the path for public capital raising efforts. However, with “lessons learned” from the government-wide shutdown still fresh in our ...