Nasdaq
In a decisive move to fortify the integrity of the public markets, Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has officially implemented Rule IM-5101-3, a landmark regulatory shift that grants the exchange unprecedented discretionary authority to deny initial listings based on potential manipulation risk. Effective as of December 19, 2025, this rule marks
SEC
As of early January 2026, the landscape of American finance is undergoing its most radical transformation in decades. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins, who took the helm in April 2025, has officially launched his signature "Make IPOs Great Again" initiative. This aggressive deregulatory push aims
Nasdaq
As the sun sets over the Hudson River on January 8, 2026, the traditional silence that once signaled the end of the trading day is becoming a relic of the past. The U.S. financial system is currently undergoing its most radical transformation in a century as the Securities and
SEC
In a historic pivot that marks the end of the "paper-and-ink" era of American finance, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially authorized the tokenization of traditional stocks on the blockchain. This landmark regulatory shift, finalized in the opening days of 2026, allows the Depository Trust &
Morgan Stanley
In a move that signals the complete institutionalization of digital assets, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) filed registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 6, 2026, to launch its own proprietary Bitcoin and Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The filing marks a historic transition for the white-shoe firm,
SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially entered a new and potentially volatile chapter in its 92-year history. As of January 6, 2026, the agency is operating with a 3-0 Republican majority following the departure of Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, whose holdover term expired on January 2. This shift leaves
Big Tech
As 2025 draws to a close, the "Regulatory Winter" that many predicted for Big Tech has arrived, but with a surprising twist that few market analysts saw coming. While the specter of forced corporate breakups—once the primary fear of investors—has largely receded, a new era of
Crypto Regulation
As of late December 2025, the American digital asset market has entered a new era of legitimacy, shedding its "Wild West" reputation for a framework defined by federal law and institutional-grade products. The final quarter of the year has been headlined by two seismic shifts: the global rollout
Nasdaq
Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) has set the financial world abuzz with its ambitious proposal to extend weekday trading hours to a near 24-hour schedule, a "5x23 model" that promises to fundamentally alter the landscape of U.S. equities trading. This unprecedented move, currently under rigorous review by the U.
Nasdaq
Nasdaq (NDAQ), one of the world's leading stock exchanges, has formally submitted a groundbreaking proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to extend its weekday trading hours to a near 24-hour schedule. This ambitious "5x23 model" aims to keep the market open for
Nasdaq
In a significant move poised to redefine the landscape of global equity markets, Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NDAQ) has formally submitted a proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to extend its weekday trading hours to a remarkable 23 hours. This ambitious initiative, dubbed the "5x23 model,"
Digital Assets
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has taken a decisive step towards clarifying the murky regulatory landscape of digital assets, releasing a bipartisan discussion draft for a comprehensive market framework. This significant legislative effort, spearheaded by Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), aims to establish clear jurisdictional lines,