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CFTC No-Action Letter Restores the “QEP Exemption” From CPO Registration Available to Registered Investment Advisers of Private Funds | JD Supra
On December 19, 2025, the Market Participants Division (MPD) of the CFTC published CFTC Letter No. 25-50, issuing interim relief in response to a request from the Managed Funds Association.
CFTC No-Action Letter Restores the “QEP Exemption” From CPO Registration Available to Registered Investment Advisers of Private Funds
On December 19, 2025, the Market Participants Division (MPD) of the CFTC published CFTC Letter No. 25-50, issuing interim relief in response to a request from the Managed Funds Association.
CFTC No-Action Letter Restores The "QEP Exemption" From CPO Registration Available To Registered Investment Advisers Of Private Funds
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It Is Time To Revisit Regulation A
Goodwin Procter LLP are most popular: within Transport topic(s) The SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) and Congress can provide investors with increased access to emerging companies that historically have raised capital from institutional investors in private markets and can continue to support small business capital formation in the public markets by expanding and modernizing Regulation A.
It is Time to Revisit Regulation A | JD Supra
The SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) and Congress can provide investors with increased access to emerging companies that historically have raised capital from institutional investors in private markets and can continue to support small business capital formation in the public markets by expanding and modernizing Regulation A. This Goodwin Alert provides a number of ways Regulation A could be improved as a capital-raising tool for US companies to build critical mass.
Derivatives For REITs: Managing Risks And Rewards
Goodwin Procter LLP are most popular: within Transport topic(s) In the modern age, public REITs use derivative instruments to manage risk, raise capital and manage their sources and uses of capital based on future commitments.
Crypto And Commodity-Based ETPs Poised To Boom Following SEC's Approval Of Generic Listing Standards
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Crypto and Commodity-Based ETPs Poised to Boom Following SEC’s Approval of Generic Listing Standards | JD Supra
On September 17, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order (the order) approving new generic listing standards for certain commodity-based exchange-traded products (ETPs), including those backed by crypto assets.1 For crypto ETPs that qualify for listing under the generic standards, the order effectively removes the mechanism used by the SEC for many years to block crypto ETPs. Accordingly, following the order, crypto and commodity-based ETPs will have a clearer and...
Federal Stablecoin Legislation Poised to Implement Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Payment Stablecoins | JD Supra
How does the GENIUS Act define a “payment stablecoin”? Who would be permitted to issue or offer and sell a payment stablecoin in the United States? Would other sales of payment stablecoins be permitted? Would the GENIUS Act apply outside the United States? Can payment stablecoins pay interest? How would insured depository institutions be permitted to issue stablecoins? How are stablecoins issued by a foreign payment stablecoin issuer treated?
Crypto Regulatory Framework Begins To Take Shape In Congress (Podcast)
The discussion draft of a new crypto market infrastructure bill proposes a new regulatory framework based on shared jurisdiction between the CFTC and SEC, expanded CFTC authority, and new SEC exemptions for token sales and distributions.
Crypto Regulatory Framework Begins to Take Shape in Congress | JD Supra
Topics covered: Summary and discussion of the framework proposed in the discussion draft An SEC exemption for digital commodity offerings Summary of disclosure requirements under new exemption What is a "Mature blockchain system” under the proposed framework CFTC's expanded jurisdiction over spot transactions SEC updates on integrating TradFi with blockchain Listen to audio here. Transcript The following transcript of this discussion was edited for clarity.
Crypto Growth Opportunities Via Public Capital Markets Under The Trump Administration (Podcast)
Regulatory shifts are creating new opportunities in exchange-traded products and public capital markets for digital asset companies.
Crypto Growth Opportunities via Public Capital Markets Under the Trump Administration | JD Supra
Topics discussed: Pro-crypto administration is creating market opportunities Crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum Bitcoin reserve strategy and convertible note advantages Crypto company IPOs SEC’s evolving guidance for crypto offerings Transcript The following transcript of this discussion was edited for clarity. Karen Ubell: Hello everyone.
On the Line: The Legality of Sports Prediction Markets Will Soon Be Tested
The recent boom in prediction markets has threatened to disrupt the multi-billion-dollar sports wagering industry, with prediction market operators claiming the ability to offer their platforms nationwide without the legal obstacles that bog down online gaming and gambling. In the month of March alone, prediction market operators saw hundreds of millions of dollars in trading volume for sports-related event contracts.
The CFTC’s DeFi Trifecta: Lessons and Implications for DeFi Participants Inside and Outside the US | JD Supra
On September 7, 2023, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the settlement of three separate enforcement actions in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space: namely, concerning the Opyn protocol and its Squeeth power perpetual products;1 the Deridex protocol, an on-chain perpetual contract trading platform;2 and the 0x protocol, Matcha (its user interface), and its use as a decentralized exchange (DEX) and DEX aggregator supporting trading in certain third-party leverage...
The CFTC's DeFi Trifecta: Lessons And Implications For DeFi Participants Inside And Outside The US
On September 7, 2023, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the settlement of three separate enforcement actions in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space: namely, concerning the Opyn protocol and its Squeeth power perpetual products;1 the Deridex protocol, an on-chain perpetual contract trading platform;2 and the 0x protocol, Matcha (its user interface), and its use as a decentralized exchange (DEX) and DEX aggregator supporting trading in certain third-party leverage...
New York CRPTO Bill Would Prohibit Many Digital Asset Activities and Impose Sweeping Market Structure Changes | JD Supra
On May 5, 2023, New York Attorney General Letitia James released a bill for consideration by the New York State Legislature that would implement comprehensive and far-reaching regulation of digital asset activities in the state.
SEC Adopts Final Disclosure Rules for Company Share Repurchases | JD Supra
May 9, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments that will expand quarterly disclosure of share repurchases in Form 10-Q quarterly reports and Form 10-K annual reports filed by domestic operating companies.
Stock Buybacks: Recent Developments and Hot Topics for Issuers | JD Supra
Increased equity market volatility provides issuers with opportunities to repurchase shares at attractive prices. At the same time, issuers must consider how recent changes to the tax treatment of stock buybacks, potential amendments to related disclosure requirements, and other regulatory considerations may impact such capital return strategies.
National Futures Association to Expand Compliance Rulebook to Address Member Activities in Spot Digital Asset Commodities | JD Supra
On February 28, 2023, the National Futures Association (NFA), the self-regulatory organization for U.S. derivatives market participants, submitted to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for approval a new Compliance Rule 2-51: Requirements for Members and Associates Engaged in Activities Involving Digital Asset Commodities.
National Futures Association to Expand Compliance Rulebook to Address Member Activities in Spot Digital Asset Commodities
On February 28, 2023, the National Futures Association (NFA), the self-regulatory organization for U.S. derivatives market participants, submitted to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for approval a new Compliance Rule 2-51: Requirements for Members and Associates Engaged in Activities Involving Digital Asset Commodities.
Digital Asset Custody and the SEC’s Proposed Safeguarding Rule: Significant Potential Implications and Unanswered Questions | JD Supra
On February 15, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a proposed rulemaking (the Proposal) that would transform existing Rule 206(4)-2 (the Custody Rule) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Advisers Act) into a new proposed Rule 223-1 (the Safeguarding Rule). As recently discussed, the proposed Safeguarding Rule would represent a radical change in the custodial obligations of SEC-registered investment advisers (RIAs).
SEC to Enhance Its Regulation of Security-Based Swaps | JD Supra
As we have previously discussed, the SEC’s Fall 2022 “Reg Flex” Agenda charts the agency’s planned rulemaking through Q1 2023. Among this ambitious and wide-reaching agenda are two important final rulemakings concerning the regulation of security-based swaps (SBS) pursuant to Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act.
ISDA Publishes New Digital Asset Definitions, White Paper on Navigating Bankruptcy in Digital Asset Markets | JD Supra
On January 26, 2023, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc. (ISDA), the leading trade organization for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets, published the ISDA Digital Asset Derivatives Definitions (the Digital Asset Definitions).
CFTC Attempts To Extend Liability To DAO Participants
In a first of its kind enforcement action, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) is attempting to hold participating members of a decentralized autonomous organization (“DAO”) liable for alleged violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”) and CFTC regulations.
CFTC Attempts to Extend Liability to DAO Participants | JD Supra
SUMMARY In a first of its kind enforcement action, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) is attempting to hold participating members of a decentralized autonomous organization (“DAO”) liable for alleged violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”) and CFTC regulations.
ISDA Publishes Dodd-Frank Security-Based Swap Protocol | JD Supra
On March 15, 2021, ISDA published the ISDA 2021 Security-Based Swaps (SBS) Top-Up Protocol (the SBS Top-Up Protocol). The SBS Top-Up Protocol enables SBS dealers (SBSDs) and other market participants to comply with certain SBS rules implemented by the SEC under Title VII of the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
SEC Adopts New Regulatory Framework For Registered Fund Derivative Investments | JD Supra
On October 28, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted Rule 18f-4 (the “Rule”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) and amended related rules designed to provide a modernized, comprehensive approach to the regulation of derivative investments by mutual funds (other than money market funds), exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), registered closed-end funds, and business development companies (“BDCs”) (collectively, “funds”).[1] This alert offers an overview...
Gold Is The New Bitcoin
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Gold Is The New Bitcoin | JD Supra
In 2020, the price of gold has jumped over 30 percent from $1,517 per ounce on January 3, 2020 to over $2,000 per ounce on August 6, 2020. The spike in the price of gold isn’t yet at the level reached in the 2017 Bitcoin boom when the price of one Bitcoin rose from $999 on January 1, 2017 to $3,270 on August 6, 2017, an increase of over 300 percent.
Gold Is The New Bitcoin
In 2020, the price of gold has jumped over 30 percent from $1,517 per ounce on January 3, 2020 to over $2,000 per ounce on August 6, 2020. The spike in the price of gold isn’t yet at the level reached in the 2017 Bitcoin boom when the price of one Bitcoin rose from $999 on January 1, 2017 to $3,270 on August 6, 2017, an increase of over 300 percent.
SEC Commissioner Peirce Proposes Safe Harbor for Blockchain Developers | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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