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The Rise of Digital Debt Securities in the Middle East

Let’s get digital – the Middle East has been working toward broader adoption of digital debt securities, driven by government-led transformation agendas, regulatory frameworks, and...

Securitize Locks in Computershare Deal to Put US Listed Shares Onchain

Securitize and Computershare have joined forces to let U.S.-listed companies issue equity directly on a blockchain, giving shareholders a new way to hold their securities in digita...

The SEC Releases New Interpretation on Crypto Assets

On March 17, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an Interpretative Release related to how federal securities laws will be applied to many cryptocurrency asset...

Securities Law Update - May 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of Fenwick’s Securities Law Update. This issue contains updates and important reminders on the following topics......By: Fenwick & West LLP

Second Circuit Clarifies Scope of Liability for Securities Act Claims

In a matter of first impression, the Second Circuit recently affirmed the district court’s dismissal of Securities Act claims in Knapp v. Barclays PLC, No. 25-1631, 2026 WL 806009...

Currenc Tokenizes Shares Onchain via Securitize

Prometheum says $24B tokenized securities lack distribution

Prometheum has launched new infrastructure allowing broker-dealers and RIAs to offer tokenized securities through traditional brokerage accounts. Prometheum launched new infrastruc...

SEC Expected to Propose Trading in Tokenized, Phantom Public Company Common Stock

The SEC is reported to be planning to issue rule proposals creating a regulatory framework for trading of tokenized, digital securities of publicly-traded companies that are issued...

It's DSRO Exam Time for FCMs: Be Letter 25-38 Prepared!

For futures commission merchants (FCMs) that are clearing members of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, it’s that time of year: Time for the annual examination of the FCM’s operation...

SEC Staff Issues Statement on Covered User Interfaces

On April 13, 2026, staff in the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Trading and Markets issued a Staff Statement Regarding Broker-Dealer Registration of Certain...

SEC prepares plan for trading tokenized stocks this week

The SEC's move towards tokenized stocks could revolutionize trading with 24/7 markets and faster settlements, but risks fragmentation and custody challenges. The post SEC prepares...

Bullish bets $4.2B on tokenized securities with Equiniti deal

Bullish agreed to buy Equiniti for $4.2B, aiming to offer issuer tokenization, 24/7 securities trading and stablecoin settlement.

FINRA Opens Sweep Focused on Concentrations in High-Risk Structured Notes

Second Circuit Clarifies Scope of Liability for Securities Act Claims

In a matter of first impression, the Second Circuit recently affirmed the district court’s dismissal of Securities Act claims in Knapp v. Barclays PLC, No. 25-1631, 2026 WL 806009...

SEC and CFTC Issue Interpretive Framework on Digital Assets

On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a joint interpretive release clarifying the application of the federa...

Arbitration – Securities claims sent to arbitration

The EDVA compels arbitration for securities claims by 18 foreign investors against business defendants, dismissing claims against Atlantic Union Bank. The post Arbitration – Securi...

Overview of US Consumer Privacy Law Landscape State by State

What Happened The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued two new Corporation Finance Interpretations (CFIs) on March 23, 2026, clarifying the rules relating to the waiting pe...

SEC Fraud and Violations: Whistleblower Enforcement and Legal Protections

I. Introduction: The Expanding Reach of SEC Whistleblower Law Since the Dodd–Frank Act of 2010, the SEC has fundamentally reshaped how securities fraud and corporate misconduct are...

Securitize, Jump and Jupiter Bring Regulated Tokenized Equity Trading Onchain

Howey's Cryptonite: A Deep Dive on Digital Asset Classification

Introduction On 17 March 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a joint interpretive release establishing a securitie...

Ondo seeks SEC green light for tokenized securities on Ethereum

Ondo wants the SEC to sign off on a model where tokens on Ethereum mirror existing securities entitlements at U.S. broker‑dealers. Ondo Finance has asked the U.S. Securities and Ex...

SEC and CFTC Guidance Delivers Long-Awaited Crypto Clarity

On March 17, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) jointly issued guidance addressing the application of federal se...

Broadridge Brings Tokenised Securities Into Its Institutional Trading Infrastructure

Broadridge is bringing tokenised securities into the same infrastructure institutional firms use for traditional assets. The company has expanded its tokenisation capabilities acro...

To exercise ESOPs, staff of listed cos can pledge shares in trading window closures

Employees exercising stock options can now pledge shares for funds during trading window closures, thanks to a Sebi clarification. This provides regulatory comfort for bona fide tr...