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Davis Polk counsel Justin Levine was quoted in CoinDesk discussing the GENIUS Act’s compliance timeline for foreign stablecoin issuers. The article highlighted that after the three-year grace period for compliance, U.S. crypto platforms won’t be able to offer stablecoins from issuers who haven’t met all regulatory requirements. However, there is disagreement on whether foreign issuers have the same three-year compliance period.

Davis Polk partner Ben Joseloff was featured in Financier Worldwide’s “CFIUS in 2026” issue. In the Q&A, Ben discusses CFIUS’ intensified enforcement posture, proactive strategies for identifying and mitigating national security risks, the implications of converging inbound and outbound investment controls for multinational investors, and the policy and regulatory changes likely to shape the CFIUS framework going forward.

Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions practice co-head Margaret Tahyar appeared on Bloomberg TV’s “Deals” to discuss M&A trends within financial services. Margaret noted that certain sectors will continue to see more consolidation, using regional banks as a prime example. The industrial logic for consolidation has strengthened, particularly given the need for scale to support AI and technology investment.

Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions practice co-head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in Risk.net discussing proposed changes to the CAMELS rating system, which would reduce the emphasis on the management component – the “M” in CAMELS. The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council proposed revisions would shift supervision toward material financial risks and away from highly subjective or overly process-oriented factors.

Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions practice co-head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in American Banker discussing a potential increase in regional bank M&A activity. The article highlighted that bank CEOs may feel increasing pressure to find a merger partner in the coming months due to the need for scale and technology, as well as a desire to take advantage of the current administration’s favorable regulatory winds.

Davis Polk AML/CFT head Dan Stipano was quoted in MoneyLaundering.com discussing the impact of Supreme Court case Trump v. Slaughter, which gave the White House authority to terminate Senate-confirmed leaders of independent agencies at will, on the banking agencies. “The ruling in Slaughter appears to be categorical because most independent regulatory organizations exercise executive functions and are therefore subject to the president’s authority,” Dan said.

Davis Polk partner Avelina Burbridge was profiled by New York Real Estate Journal as part of the publication’s “2026 Ones to Watch – Rising Stars” list. In the Q&A, Avelina discusses what inspired her to pursue a career in the legal industry and trends shaping the future of real estate. “Over the years, I cultivated strong relationships with colleagues, clients and counterparties.

Davis Polk has announced that Jason Bassetti, Avelina Burbridge, Matthew Cormack, Kailash Gupta, Samuel Kang, Kwesi Larbi-Siaw, John Runne and Michael Stenbring have been elected partners of the firm, effective July 1, 2026. Jason Bassetti is a member of Davis Polk’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate practices in Northern California. Jason advises U.S. and international clients on a range of private and public M&A transactions, including cross-border transactions.

Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions practice co-head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in American Banker discussing the questions remaining about the future of the Federal Reserve following the Supreme Court decision determining that Fed Governor Lisa Cook could remain on the board. The article noted that the decision is complicated by Trump v.

Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions practice co-head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in Politico discussing the Supreme Court decision that ruled the president cannot remove a member of the Federal Reserve without cause, upholding the constitutionality of the Fed’s structure. “The Supreme Court put its thumb on the scale for monetary policy, and it’s punted on regulation and supervision,” Margaret said.