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SEC Opens Door To Blockchain-Based Stocks. Investors Could Soon Trade Equities At All Times.

The move allows financial firms to experiment with blockchain-based representations of equities.

International Business Times · Sep 17

Bitcoin drops after US Senate blocks landmark crypto bill

Bitcoin has fallen almost 4% over the past 24 hours to below $76,000 after the US Senate blocked the CLARITY Act late on Tuesday, derailing more than a year of bipartisan negotiations and leaving the crypto industry without the federal rulebook it has spent years pursuing.

Euronews · Sep 16

SEC moves to eliminate shareholder proposal rule, shift power to states

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a proposed rule for interagency review on Aug. 28 that would rescind Rule 14a-8, the federal regulation requiring public companies to include qualifying shareholder proposals in their annual proxy statements. The proposal would also amend Rule 14a-4, which governs proxy solicitation materials.

Ballotpedia · Sep 9

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SEC moves to eliminate shareholder proposal rule, shift power to states

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Ballotpedia · Sep 2

US SEC chairman moves to give states power over shareholder resolutions

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering rule changes for shareholder proposals. This shift could reduce investor activist influence and grant new powers to states. Regulations on shareholder proposals may become non-uniform across different states. Investors might face higher share ownership requirements to file resolutions. This change could lead…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Report Reveals 'Ballrooms, Slush Funds, Jumbo Jets' in Huge Christian MAGA Corruption Scandal

An investigative report into a Christian MAGA corruption scandal reveals how Republican state treasurers funneled public retirement funds into right-wing finance firms.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

SEC makes shareholder proposal no-action pause permanent

The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance announced on Aug. 14, 2026, that it will permanently stop responding to no-action requests under Rule 14a-8. The rule governs when shareholders may place proposals on a company's proxy ballot and when companies may exclude them.

Ballotpedia · Aug 24

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Trump's Crypto Comments Cheered: Robinhood CEO Stresses 'Broad Ownership' At White House Event, Binance Founder Says, 'We're So Back'

President Donald Trump repeated his commitment to secure U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency and emerging technologies, sparking widespread reactions from industry executives and top administration officials.

Benzinga · Aug 20

Trump Says US is the 'Hottest Country' and CLARITY Act Will Keep it Ahead Of China — Bitcoin Purchase 'Been Talked About'

President Donald Trump reiterated on Wednesday his commitment to preserve the U.S. leadership in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), cryptocurrency and prediction markets.

Benzinga · Aug 20

SEC makes shareholder proposal no-action pause permanent

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Ballotpedia · Aug 19

SEC unveils new crypto rules hailed as a win for the digital asset industry

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a sweeping new framework for crypto assets, offering firms two clear paths to raise money without full securities registration. Industry groups have broadly welcomed the plan, calling its terms considerably more generous than anticipated.

Euronews · Aug 19

The SEC Is About To Take A Big Step On Crypto: New Rules Could Make It Easier To Launch Digital Assets

The SEC is preparing to vote on its first major crypto rulemaking initiative, potentially creating clearer rules for companies raising money through certain digital asset offerings.

International Business Times · Aug 11

Trump's Memecoin May Be An 'Illegal Scam,' Sen. Warren Warns. She Wants The SEC To Investigate

Two Democratic senators want the SEC to investigate whether Donald Trump's memecoin was used for fraud or unjust enrichment, even as the agency maintains that ordinary memecoins generally fall outside federal securities laws.

International Business Times · Aug 4

Trump Sells $100K-a-Month Access to Posts That Can Move a $75T Stock Market: 'An Outrageous Abuse'

Truth API explained: learn what the president's company charges for early sight of White House statements and why regulators face calls to investigate.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

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Benzinga · Jul 28

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Plummet Even as SEC Chair Paul Atkins Sees Crypto Bill Advancing: Analyst Says BTC's Big Move 'Just Around the Corner'

Leading cryptocurrencies fell sharply on Monday as investors weighed developments around the Clarity Act and a pause in U.S.–Iran hostilities.

Ballotpedia · Jul 23

SEC chairman suggests no-action pause could continue

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins said the agency may continue suspending most no-action letters for shareholder proposal disputes beyond the current proxy season. Speaking on July 9 at the Society for Corporate Governance National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, Atkins said the policy change caused fewer disruptions than…

Ballotpedia · Jul 15

SEC chairman suggests no-action pause could continue

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Fortune · Jul 14

An SEC email address mix-up is causing confusion and threatening to disrupt its proposal to scrap quarterly reporting requirements

The SEC has received more than 66,000 comment submissions on the controversial rule, and now, claims that there may have been a typo in the email address published in the Federal Register, could cause big headaches.

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Ballotpedia · Jun 12

SEC formally proposes rescinding Biden-era climate disclosure rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally proposed rescinding its 2024 climate-risk disclosure rule on May 29, 2026. SEC Chair Paul Atkins directed the proposal, which states that the 2024 rules are "a dramatic overreach of the Commission's statutory authority and, independently, unsound as a matter of policy."

Ballotpedia · Jun 3

SEC formally proposes rescinding Biden-era climate disclosure rule

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The Independent UK · May 29

SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk

In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming

The Economic Times · May 26

Nasdaq gets SEC nod to list Bitcoin index options. Here’s why it matters

The SEC has greenlit Nasdaq's Bitcoin index options, a significant move integrating Wall Street with digital assets. These cash-settled, European-style contracts offer US equity traders a new avenue for Bitcoin exposure, distinct from spot ETF options. While approved by the SEC, final clearance from the CFTC is pending before trading…

Ballotpedia · May 19

SEC moves to rescind 2024 climate disclosure rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a proposal to rescind its 2024 climate-risk disclosure rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on May 4, 2026. The rule never took effect because litigation paused its implementation shortly after adoption.

The Economic Times · May 18

White House reviews ban on trading through best price on stocks

The White House is reviewing a long-standing stock trading rule aimed at ensuring investors get the best prices. A proposal to modify or scrap the "trade-through" rule, which prevents trades from ignoring top bids or offers, has been posted for review. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, who previously opposed the rule,…

International Business Times UK · Apr 8

Donald Trump Jr. Reportedly Profits From Gun Retail Business As Trump Weakens Regulations Limiting Firearm Transactions

Donald Trump Jr. holds a stake in GrabAGun, a gun retailer benefiting from federal deregulation under his father's administration.

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