Securities and Exchange Commission

A dozen financial firms, including industry leaders Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) and KKR & Co Inc (NYSE:KKR), have reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over recordkeeping violations. The settlement, totaling $63.1 million, addresses allegations of improper...

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, drew attention for his industry-friendly track record and potential to reshape the agency's enforcement priorities. What Happened: Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, is known for his skepticism of...

Becton, Dickinson And Co. Agrees To Pay $175 Million Civil Penalty The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday announced it had settled charges against Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX), known as BD, for repeatedly misleading investors about risks associated with its continued sales of...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested an Alabama resident for allegedly hacking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)‘s social media account on X earlier this year. What Happened: The FBI apprehended Eric Council Jr. on Thursday, accusing him of conspiring with...

“Shark Tank” investor and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, has shown interest in joining the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has also proposed the formation of a multilevel business advisory group to the campaign team of Kamala Harris. What Happened: Cuban told...

Editor’s Note: A key point in this article has been updated to reflect accurate information on GameStop’s peak May 14 share price. GameStop Corp.‘s (NYSE:GME) second meme stock surge this spring hasn't attracted the swarm of retail investors that made the company famous in 2021,...

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas expects a potential launch date of July 2 for the spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). The forecast follows updates from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This prediction comes after the SEC staff provided feedback to issuers, asking for adjustments...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently celebrated its 90th anniversary, an event highlighted by Chairman Gary Gensler. Gensler channeled his inner Taylor Swift by highlighting the "eras" the SEC has gone through. What Happened: Gensler drew comparisons between the “eras”...

As digital assets gain more traction in the financial world, recent regulatory changes and increased interest from institutional investors are setting the stage for significant shifts in the market. One of the most impactful developments is the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission‘s (SEC...

In a move to bolster record-keeping and address security vulnerabilities, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has banned the use of third-party messaging apps and texting on its employees’ work phones. This decision aligns the SEC’s internal practices with the standards it...

The legal battle surrounding Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has taken another turn, with Montenegro’s Supreme Court having thrown a wrench into the extradition process, cancelling a lower court’s decision to send the beleaguered co-founder to South Korea. What Happened: The...

The financial future of Trump Media and Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT), the publicly traded company of former President Donald Trump, is under scrutiny after an auditor raised concerns about its viability. What Happened: The Securities and Exchange Commission received a regulatory filing from Trump...

Whistleblower and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) supporter Edward Snowden isn’t bothered by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s latest legal wrangling with Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN). What Happened: Snowden’s comment came in response to a tweet about a court ruling...

Two Democratic U.S. senators urged Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler not to go any further in approving future crypto products following its approval of spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds earlier this year.  Sens. Laphonza Butler of California and Jack...

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler on Thursday emphasized the importance of transparent, fair, and truthful disclosures from banks to protect investors and support informed decision-making. What Happened: Gensler addressed various pressing issues within the...