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Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) shares have recently experienced a slide following the disclosure of a material cybersecurity incident. The incident, which came to light on May 15, 2025, when Coinbase filed a Form 8-K with the SEC, involved a threat actor gaining access to personal information of nearly 70,000 customers.
Here’s a breakdown of the key…[Read more]

The private credit market is indeed in a period of significant expansion, offering a compelling alternative to traditional bank lending. However, as the statement rightly points out, this opportunity comes with inherent complexities that demand manager experience and investor discipline.
Here’s a breakdown of why this is the case:
Heightened…[Read more]

“Late to the PE party”:
* Historical Exclusivity: Traditionally, private equity (PE) investments were largely reserved for institutional investors (like pension funds and endowments) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals due to high minimum investment thresholds, long lock-up periods, and complex regulatory frameworks. Retail investors and their…[Read more]

Video courtesy of ABN-AMRO

Video courtesy of ABN-AMRO

The idea of “buying shares in a song” refers to investing in music royalties. This has become an increasingly popular and accessible alternative investment class, allowing individuals to potentially earn passive income from the commercial success of songs they love.
Here’s how it generally works:
* Music Royalties: When a song is played on…[Read more]

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is strongly advocating for a ban on crowdfunding for individuals accused of violent crimes, especially after the man accused of intentionally killing Hamilton County Deputy Larry Henderson, Rodney Hinton Jr., reportedly raised nearly $100,000 through online platforms.
Yost has publicly condemned these fundraising…[Read more]

CME Group’s new FX Spot+ platform recently achieved a significant milestone, trading over $1.4 billion in a single day on May 12, 2025. This impressive volume comes within its first month of operation, attracting over 40 active clients, including 20 banks that had not previously traded FX futures.
FX Spot+ is designed as an all-to-all spot FX…[Read more]

Deutsche Börse Group has announced a strategic partnership between its subsidiaries, SimCorp and Clearstream, to offer integrated connectivity for the buy-side. This collaboration aims to provide investment managers using SimCorp’s front-to-back investment platform, SimCorp One, with seamless access to Clearstream’s post-trade solutions.
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Regulated Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) in the USA will almost certainly be required to secure additional or clarified regulations to fully utilize stablecoins and cryptocurrencies, even with the new pro-crypto stance from the SEC under Chair Paul Atkins.
Here’s why and what those additional regulations are likely to entail:
The Nature of…[Read more]

US stock exchanges are undergoing a significant shift in their engagement with stablecoins and cryptocurrencies in 2025, driven by evolving regulatory clarity and a growing institutional demand for digital assets. The new pro-crypto stance by the US administration and the SEC under Chair Paul Atkins, coupled with legislative efforts like the…[Read more]

The landscape for US banks engaging in crypto and stablecoin custody has significantly changed in early 2025, moving from a highly restrictive environment to one where it’s explicitly permissible, provided robust risk management is in place. This shift is largely due to new guidance from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the…[Read more]

The sentiment that “US banks need to catch up to stablecoins, crypto” reflects a long-standing view within the digital asset space, driven by the perceived advantages of blockchain-based finance over traditional banking infrastructure. While it has been a slow process, there are significant developments in 2025 that suggest a turning point for US…[Read more]

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It appears there’s been a significant shift in leadership at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in early 2025, and with it, a new approach to cryptocurrency regulation.
Paul Atkins has taken over as the new SEC Chair, replacing Gary Gensler.
Atkins has indeed “unleashed a plan to merge crypto and securities under one roof,” aiming…[Read more]

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has been active in its enforcement efforts in 2025, with a focus on protecting investors and maintaining market integrity. Their “2025 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report,” published in January 2025, outlines key areas of risk and compliance that are informing their enforcement priorities.
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced enforcement actions for May 2025 on May 15, 2025. These actions include measures taken against both financial institutions and individuals affiliated with banks that the OCC supervises.
Key enforcement actions announced include:
* Cease and Desist Order against Eastern National Bank,…[Read more]

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has announced that the bank will allow its clients to buy Bitcoin. This significant shift was revealed at the bank’s annual investor day on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Despite his long-standing skepticism and public criticism of Bitcoin, Dimon stated that while he personally is “not a fan” of the cryptocurrency, he defends his…[Read more]

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Video courtesy of Eurex

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has been actively clarifying its stance on cryptocurrency activities for national banks and federal savings associations, with recent significant updates in March and May of 2025.
Here’s a breakdown of the key clarifications and the OCC’s current position:
Overall Shift: More Permissive Approach,…[Read more]