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Compliance Hot Spots: Sanctions are 'The New FCPA' + SEC Expands Crypto Enforcement Unit + Elon Musk Joins SCOTUS Battle Over SEC Gag Orders

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco told white-collar lawyers that it's "critically important" for companies to understand the business impact of recently imposed Russia sanctions.
10 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Coinbase-Backed Standards-Setting Consortium Appoints General Counsel

"It's essential that the right-sized controls be put in place to mitigate risk while giving the public full access to the opportunities created by these innovations," said Rebecca Cohen, the newly appointed general counsel of Centre.
1 minute read

Daily Business Review

Digital Assets and Smart Contracts: What Advisers Need to Know Now

With nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrencies entering mainstream conversation, it is critical that estate planners and financial advisers understand both the underlying technology and how to advise clients on planning for digital assets.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Akerman Rebrands Consumer Finance Practice as Evolving Fintech, Crypto Lap Regulation

The firm added data and technology to the practice title to demonstrate its expertise in cryptocurrencies, privacy and data security as clients face increasing CFPB oversight.
3 minute read

Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Gensler's Rulemaking Takes Spotlight Off Enforcement + Big Law's Cautious Approach to Jan. 6 Investigation + Hogan Lovells Bolsters Tech Regulatory Practice

SEC Chair Gary Gensler's aggressive rulemaking agenda has taken some of the focus off enforcement, one securities lawyer said.
11 minute read

Daily Business Review

Victim of Crypto Fraud? A Forensic Accountant May be Able to Help

Crypto investors have lost crypto currency as a result of criminal activities that include theft, scams, misappropriation and insider fraud. If you are a victim of crypto fraud, you may need a forensic accountant to assist you in the recovery of cryptocurrency assets.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Congress Members Tiptoeing Into Crypto Raise Conflict Concerns

Current members of Congress bought and sold an estimated $1.8 million worth of crypto-related investments since the beginning of 2021, according to an analysis conducted by data provider 2iQ Research.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Wall Street Firms Make Crypto Push to Catch Up With 'Cool Kids'

"Banks are forever going to be trying to play catchup," said Michael Moro, CEO of digital currency prime brokerage Genesis. "Crypto is going to move way faster than banks can."
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Bitcoin Touches 6-Week Low as Risk-Off Mood Gathers Momentum

Bitcoin extended this month's losses in Monday trade as investors shied away from risk assets amid a more hawkish outlook for Federal Reserve policy tightening.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

New Assets, Same Howey Test: Attorneys Should Heed Securities Law When Giving NFT Advice

While many think that nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are automatically exempt from securities laws, fintech attorneys and SEC enforcement experts warn that such an assumption is not always the case, especially in a fast-evolving landscape.
4 minute read

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