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On #substack, @BenSchiffrin explains that #BlackRock’s recent $600M loss highlights the risks of #PrivateMarkets for even the most sophisticated investors. The lack of transparency, illiquidity, and misvaluation in these markets will make it extremely difficult to protect retail…
.@SECGov’s decision to stop defending #climate #disclosure rule is a setback for investor protection & transparency. These actions move the #SEC from an investor protection agency to a management protection agency which will hurt our economy.
The SEC’s Decision to Stop Defending the Climate Disclosure Rule Moves It from Investor Protection...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dennis M. Kelleher, Co-founder, President, and CEO, issued the following statement in response to the...
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WATCH: @SenWarren explain how the #SEC’s failure to do its job during #PaulAtkins’s time as a Commissioner helped cause the 2008 crash. That's just one of the reasons why we have serious questions about his nomination for SEC Chair. Read more about his record in our fact sheet:…
Today @SenateBanking will hold a nominations hearing, which will include #PaulAtkins to be U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair and #JonathanGould, to be Comptroller of the Currency. https://www.banking.senate.gov/hearings/03/20/2025/nomination-hearing
Our team has created background documents that raise key…
RIGHT NOW: The @USHouseFSC is holding a hearing on the future of the #CFPB.
https://www.youtube.com/live/TI9ConA9vac
In a new analysis, our Brady Williams explains that the CFPB has been a vital force in safeguarding American consumers from unfair and deceptive financial practices. From…
.@SECGov nominee #PaulAtkins has consistently sided with Corporate America, #WallStreet’s megabanks, and the financial industry generally. That's why we have serious concerns about his nomination: https://bit.ly/4iM4LJU
As families face rising costs, the @CFTC must ensure position limits are working to protect consumers. It's time for a transparent assessment of the rules to safeguard everyday Americans from volatile commodity prices. https://bit.ly/421cqN7
#PrivateMarkets are rife with hidden risks, illiquid assets, and a lack of transparency. Expanding access to retail investors could expose them to greater financial dangers writes our @BenSchiffrin on #substack.
https://bit.ly/421qM04
In a @barronsonline's op-ed, @DennisKelleher explains that President #Trump's proposal for a "strategic #crypto reserve" is a concerning move that could put taxpayer dollars at risk. The plan lacks economic logic and offers no real benefits to #MainStreet.…
WATCH: At the #SEC's #crypto task force roundtable, our @BenSchiffrin questioned whether the #CFTC has the investor protection experience and expertise to protect retail investors in the crypto markets. http://bit.ly/43KeWYH
.@BenSchiffrin, our Director of Securities Policy, is part of the @SECGov's #Crypto Task Force. He shares his thoughts on today's roundtable and why retail investors deserve the protections of the securities laws. https://bit.ly/43KeWYH
#Stablecoins are not as stable as they seem. With unreliable transfers, risky reserves, and a lack of consumer protections, they create more problems than they solve. In an @theOpenBanker op-ed, @amandalfischer separates the hype from the reality.
Forget Myths: The Stablecoin Reality
Written by Amanda Fischer
openbanker.beehiiv.com
In a @barronsonline op-ed, @DennisKelleher explains #Trump's "strategic #crypto reserve" plan is a risky gamble, lacking economic logic and putting #taxpayer dollars at risk. Instead of speculation, we need effective regulation to protect #MainSteet.
Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Is Needless and Risky
Americans have a lot to lose from a strategic crypto reserve, Dennis Kelleher writes in a guest commentary.
www.barrons.com
The good news is The Financial Stability Oversight Council (Stability Council) will hold its first meeting of the Trump admin tomorrow. The bad news is that it has the wrong priorities and will likely endanger the American people. #FSOC
Trump’s FSOC Priorities Risks Financial Crashes, Needless Pain on Main Street, and Taxpayer...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dennis M. Kelleher, Cofounder, President and CEO, issued the following statement in connection wi...
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#Trump’s lawless firing of the Democratic Commissioners at the #FTC will convert it from an independent agency into a politicized rubber stamp of the White House, destroying its independence and effectiveness.
Trump’s Lawless Firing of the FTC’s Democratic Commissioners and Likely Similar Actions Threatens...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dennis M. Kelleher, Cofounder, President, and CEO, issued the following statement in connection w...
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Excited to welcome Phillip Basil as Better Markets’ new Director of Economic Growth and Financial Stability! With his extensive experience in both public and private sectors, we’re looking forward to his leadership in helping to create an economy that works for all Americans.…
"Event contracts are a backdoor attempt to bring gambling into financial markets," warns our Cantrell Dumas in @Reuters. Speculative event contracts divert resources from overseeing legitimate derivatives markets that matter to all Americans.
Explainer: Event contracts: Trading's next big thing or 'backdoor to gambling'?
Event contracts have exploded in popularity since the U.S. presidential election, fueling a heated debate between trad...
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The #crypto industry spent $200+ million in campaign contributions during the 2024 election to buy enough political influence to get important @SECGov crypto cases stopped. That strategy is paying off at the expense of investors and Main Street Americans.
2 years ago this week, #SiliconValleyBank failed. The ensuing crisis directly cost Americans more than $40 billion in bailouts. Unfortunately, few of those causes have been addressed. Read our new report to help understand the crisis and how to ensure it never happens again. #SVB…
The @SECGov has historically fought to protect investors, but now it's retreating in clear cut #crypto cases against #Coinbase, #Binance, #Kraken. Why? The industry spent $200+ million in campaign contributions during the 2024 election to buy enough political influence to get the…
Our @amandalfischer tells @byclairew @AmerBanker that #stablecoins present serious risks for our financial system and economy. https://www.americanbanker.com/news/the-genius-act-existential-threat-to-banks-or-opportunity
The #SEC is scaling back its #cryptocurrency enforcement unit. Why does this matter? Because crime pervades the #crypto industry. Read more in an @latimes op-ed by our @BenSchiffrin. #LATimes #ransomware #crime #enforcement
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-03-12/donald-trump-sec-crypto-crime-bitcoin
The @SECGov's hands-off approach to #memecoins ‘sends a horrible message’ and leaves investors exposed to excessive risks, says our @DennisKelleher in @MattGoldstein26's piece on #CarolineCrenshaw's opposition to the agency's reckless actions.
The Loyal Opposition Inside the S.E.C.
Caroline Crenshaw, the lone Democratic commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission, is offering dissenting vi...
www.nytimes.com
Merging the @SECGov & @CFTC sounds efficient, but in reality, it’s a bad idea. Different missions, no cost savings, and big risks for investors & markets. The Treasury rejected it before, and there’s no reason to reach a different conclusion now. #SEC #CFTC…
The #crypto industry is lobbying hard for “#stablecoin” legislation. But that moniker is really a misnomer; they should be called “#unstablecoins." Our @BenSchiffrin explains why and provides the tough questions #Congress needs to ask before considering any legislation.…
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