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SEC staff observations on compliance with disclosure requirements in offerings and registrations of securities in the crypto asset markets

By Era Anagnosti & Ron Llewellyn on April 14, 2025

Posted in Blockchain, Securities offerings, Securities registration

On April 10, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a statement (Staff Statement) expressing its observations regarding certain disclosure requirements under the federal securities laws regarding the offering and registration of securities in the crypto asset markets.

The…

SEC Crypto Task Force to host series of roundtables

By DLA Piper on March 7, 2025

Posted in Blockchain, SEC developments

On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that its Crypto Task Force, the formation of which we discussed in our prior blog, will host a series of roundtables to discuss key areas of interest in the regulation of crypto assets.

The first roundtable, “How We…

SEC announces creation of Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

By Ron Llewellyn on February 21, 2025

Posted in Cybersecurity, SEC developments

On February 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), which will focus on combatting cyber-related misconduct and protecting retail investors from bad actors in the emerging technologies space.

The CETU, which includes approximately 30 fraud specialists and attorneys…

SEC Crypto Task Force chair discusses initial plans

By DLA Piper on February 10, 2025

Posted in Blockchain, SEC developments

Resolving the status of crypto assets under securities law
Identifying areas that fall outside of the SEC’s jurisdiction, including through the no-action letter

The Trump Administration and SEC announce new actions on crypto

By Ron Llewellyn on February 3, 2025

Posted in Blockchain

As anticipated, the Trump Administration and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have rolled out new plans for the regulation of digital assets.

Background

On January 23, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order to promote US leadership in digital assets and financial technology and to support the growth…