| Date | Action | Agency | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | Compliance Extension of US Treasury Securities Clearing Rules |
SEC
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The SEC extended the deadline for more trades in U.S. Treasury securities to be centrally cleared, so that a central counterparty acts as the buyer to every seller and the seller to every buyer. The extension increases the risk that a single market participant’s failure could destabilize the financial system. |
| 2025-02-25 | Dismissal of Civil Enforcement Action Against Coinbase |
SEC
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The SEC dismissed its case and allegations against Coinbase. The SEC has surrendered to the crypto industry. Read Better Markets’ statement here. |
| 2025-02-25 | SEC closes investigation into Uniswap Labs |
SEC
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The SEC closed its investigation into decentralized finance firm Uniswap Labs. The SEC has surrendered to the crypto industry. Better Markets Fact Sheet: Having Won Almost 100% of Its Cases Against the Crypto Industry, the SEC Baselessly Surrenders |
| 2025-02-24 | SEC closes Robinhood crypto investigation |
SEC
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The SEC closed its investigation into Robinhood’s cryptocurrency business. The SEC has surrendered to the crypto industry. |
| 2025-02-24 | Cutting Regional Directors |
SEC
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The SEC told its 10 regional directors in the Division of Enforcement that their roles would be eliminated as part of the Trump administration’s cost-cutting efforts. The elimination of senior officer positions in the Division of Enforcement will leave investors more vulnerable to securities law violators. |
| 2025-02-22 | Reporting of Problem Bank Assets |
FDIC
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FDIC is no longer disclosing problem bank assets. Acting Chair Hill says bank rating downgrades aren’t based on financial metrics, and transparency isn’t good when it disadvantages banks. This action undermines and devalues supervisors’ judgment. |
