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SEC crypto rules put exchanges and broker-dealers on agenda

SEC crypto rules moved onto the agency's 2026 agenda, outlining proposals on exchanges, broker-dealers, custody and startup fundraising.

By Tomás IglesiasJuly 8, 2026

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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Fewer SEC cases still leave asset managers exposed

SEC asset managers remain a core enforcement target as case counts fall, leaving advisers exposed on fees, valuations, conflicts and client assets.

By Tomás IglesiasMay 22, 2026

Financial documents and eyeglasses illustrating the disclosure and valuation controls asset managers must defend in SEC exams and cases.

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'Crypto Mom' Hester Peirce to Leave SEC for Regent Law Faculty

Hester Peirce, the SEC's longest-serving crypto advocate, will leave the commission in November 2026 to teach at Regent Law. Her departure removes the most consistent pro-crypto voice from an agency that will shrink to three members — the bare minimum for a quorum.

By Tomás IglesiasMay 21, 2026

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SEC filer-status overhaul aims to widen IPO funnel

SEC filer-status overhaul would let more issuers keep lighter disclosure treatment, a shift the agency says could lower public-market costs.

By Tomás IglesiasMay 20, 2026