The SEC set a new comment deadline of June 13, 2023 for a proposal that would amend the statutory definition of "exchange" to include trading systems that facilitate the trading of crypto asset securities.

The SEC reopened the comment period for a proposal that would amend the statutory definition of "exchange" to include trading systems that facilitate the trading of crypto asset securities.

The SEC reopened the comment periods for proposals to (i) expand the scope of Regulation ATS and (ii) expand regulation of private fund advisers. As outlined in a notice in the Federal Register, comments for both proposals are now due by June 13, 2022.

The SEC Division of Examinations outlined areas of focus concerning digital asset securities for future examinations.

SEC Chair Jay Clayton and SEC Division of Trading and Markets Director Brett Redfearn reviewed agency efforts to improve equity market structure.