An executive order and related legislation centralizes Bitcoin and digital asset holdings across the federal government to optimize oversight and management of crypto as a US reserve asset.
By Jenny Cieplak, Zachary Fallon, Arthur S. Long, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, Connor Jobes, and Deric Behar
On March 6, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order for the “Establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile” (the Order). As
The administration continues to roll back regulation while shifting its focus to trade, domestic production, and immigration.
This week, President Trump issued executive orders closing the Department of Education and invoking the Alien Enemies Act. Meanwhile, the administration continues its focus on DEI policies, while facing various lawsuits over its personnel, spending, and immigration actions.
Latham lawyers are carefully monitoring the rollout of President Trump’s policy priorities through executive orders, agency actions, and installment of new personnel. Below is a
In a break from restrictive Biden-era policies, OCC-supervised banks may now engage in crypto without supervisory nonobjection, potentially opening new avenues for innovation.
By Arthur S. Long, Parag Patel, Pia Naib, and Deric Behar
On March 7, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reaffirmed that national banks and federal savings associations (collectively, banks) may participate in a range of cryptocurrency activities, including crypto custody, certain stablecoin activities, and participation in independent node verification
The Trump administration continues to roll back policies on DEI and banking regulation while facing various lawsuits over its personnel, spending, and immigration actions.
This past week, the Trump administration continued to take action on DEI, barring certain DEI-related language from government contracts and closing an office within the EPA. It also rolled back Biden-era proposals to regulate banking and finance. Meanwhile, the administration continues to face litigation challenges in federal court, with judges blocking personnel actions, USAID spending freezes
The administration continues to advance its agenda via executive orders amid confusion around rollbacks and rescissions.
This week, the Trump administration continued to sign several new executive orders imposing and rolling back new tariffs, and establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve, among others. President Trump also addressed a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, for the first time since retaking office. In his speech, the president highlighted the executive orders he has issued and outlined his vision for how
The administration also turned its focus to copper imports, bird flu, and a proposed new path to American citizenship.
This week, President Trump signed several new executive orders related to healthcare costs, copper imports, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), among others. The administration also announced strategies for addressing the bird flu breakout as well as a plan for a $5 million “gold card” path to American citizenship. Late last week, a federal judge enjoined implementation of key portions
The new unit aims to protect retail investors and foster innovation by addressing cyber-related misconduct and emerging technology fraud.
By Margaret Graham, Michael H. Rubin, Nathan H. Seltzer, and Douglas K. Yatter
On February 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the establishment of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), which will focus on combatting cyber-related misconduct and protecting retail investors from fraud in the emerging technologies sector. The new unit, led by Laura
The Trump administration continues to curb regulation and federal spending while defending previous actions in court.
This week, President Trump issued executive orders asserting direct control over independent agencies and empowering the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to scrutinize agency regulations. Meanwhile, the administration faces a steady stream of lawsuits attempting to block orders cutting off funding and freezing agency activities.
Latham lawyers are carefully monitoring the rollout of President Trump’s policy priorities through executive orders, agency actions, and installment
Commissioner Hester Peirce outlined 10 priorities for the Crypto Task Force, aiming for regulatory clarity while promoting innovation in digital asset markets.
By Jenny Cieplak, Zachary Fallon, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, and Deric Behar
On February 4, 2025, Commissioner Hester Peirce, leader of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) newly established Crypto Task Force (the Task Force), published a statement outlining the Task Force’s main areas of focus. She noted that the list is
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The Trump administration has progressed further key policy priorities, while legal challenges have emerged in the areas of immigration, DEI, the federal workforce, and federal spending.
This past week, the Trump administration has continued to advance key policy priorities while facing a slew of legal actions.
Latham lawyers are carefully monitoring the rollout of President Trump’s policy priorities through executive orders, agency actions, and installment of new personnel. Below is a high-level overview of these