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
The FDIC seeks to stick to its statutory mandate while reducing impediments to fintech, innovation, mergers, bank formation, and efficient supervision.
By Arthur S. Long, Pia Naib, and Deric Behar
Just one day after being named acting chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Travis Hill revealed an agenda of priorities for the FDIC. Hill previewed many of the priorities during his January 10, 2025, remarks on FDIC policy issues at the American Bar Association (ABA), where
With its pro-crypto stance and urgent posture, the executive order promises to make the US the “crypto capital of the planet.”
By Jenny Cieplak, Zachary Fallon, Arthur Long, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, Douglas K. Yatter, and Deric Behar
On January 23, 2025, President Trump issued a highly anticipated executive order on digital assets titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology” (the Order). The Order asserts at the outset that the digital
Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting digital assets and cryptocurrency.
By Yvette Valdez, Stephen Wink, Zachary Fallon, Benjamin Naftalis, and Douglas Yatter
See EO: Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
Date Issued: January 23, 2025
Agency Impacted: Treasury, DOJ, SEC, CFTC, DHS
Summary: This EO seeks to enhance US leadership in digital assets and financial technology while protecting economic liberty. It promotes responsible growth and use of digital assets, supports the development of dollar-backed stablecoins