The SEC was sanctioned for presenting false and misleading evidence in obtaining a temporary restraining order and asset freeze against a crypto firm. Judge Robert J. Shelby delivered the ruling, calling the SEC's actions toward the crypto firm a "gross abuse of power."
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An SEC and CFTC joint final rule adopting amendments to Form PF will go into effect on March 12, 2025. The final rule was published in the Federal Register.
In a no-action letter, the CFTC’s Market Participants Division said it will not recommend an enforcement action against a swap entity for its failure to disclose to certain counterparties the Pre-Trade Mid-Market Mark of certain swaps on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate under certain conditions.
FinCEN proposed to include "investment adviser" in the definition of "financial institution" under the Bank Secrecy Act. The proposed rule would require advisers to implement AML/CFT programs and maintain recordkeeping requirements.
The NFA issued three notices covering regulatory obligations, recent amendments and rule interpretations for (i) FCM, FDM and IB Members, (ii) CPO and CTA Members and (iii) Swap Dealer Members.