Fintech

  • March 24, 2026

    Game Developer Seeks To Toss Suit Over NFT Delay

    Game development studio Neon Machine Inc. urged a New York federal court to dismiss a suit brought by an investment fund specializing in virtual "real estate" over the company's alleged failure to timely deliver an unregistered NFT associated with an unreleased game, arguing the delays in developing the game do not warrant a securities fraud suit.

  • March 24, 2026

    BofA Wants Customer Suit Over Post-Jan. 6 Data Sharing Axed

    Bank of America has asked a Florida federal judge to toss a proposed class action accusing it of financial privacy violations tied to the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack, arguing the U.S. Supreme Court has held that bank customers do not have ownership or expectations of privacy over their bank account records.

  • March 24, 2026

    Warren Probes MrBeast's 'Ill Prepared' Crypto Plan For Kids

    Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, sent a letter to YouTube star MrBeast on Monday expressing skepticism about his potential plans to offer financial and cryptocurrency trading services to children, saying his company appears "ill prepared" for the move, while asking for information.

  • March 24, 2026

    Del. Lawmakers Roll Out Banking Overhaul, Stablecoin Bills

    Delaware lawmakers unveiled a pair of bills aimed at overhauling the state's banking laws, which their sponsors say would position Delaware at the forefront of digital finance and mark the most significant update to its financial code in more than four decades.

  • March 24, 2026

    CFTC Creates Crypto, AI, Prediction Market Policy Task Force

    U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig announced the launch of an "Innovation Task Force" Tuesday, which will serve as a dedicated space for crypto, artificial intelligence and prediction market participants to interface directly with agency staff.

  • March 24, 2026

    Crypto Project Execs Escape Investors' Fraud, RICO Suit

    A Tennessee federal judge has dismissed the alleged co-CEO and other executives of purported crypto projects from a suit accusing them of duping investors out of tens of millions of dollars with false promises of returns, finding the investors do not plausibly plead their fraud or racketeering claims.

  • March 24, 2026

    Fiserv, Credit Union Settle Payment Data Security Lawsuit

    Fiserv Solutions LLC and Cencap Federal Credit Union have "tentatively settled" a Connecticut federal lawsuit accusing the payment processor and fintech provider of operating an online banking platform that contained security flaws.

  • March 24, 2026

    Hefty Sentence Beamed To Victims Draws 2nd Circ. Scrutiny

    The Second Circuit expressed concern Tuesday over a 20-year prison term imposed by a Manhattan federal judge on a Florida crypto fraudster, a punishment his lawyer argued was caused by unchecked victim vitriol expressed during a sentencing that was improperly broadcast.

  • March 24, 2026

    Trump Fights To Keep JPMorgan Debanking Suit In Fla. Court

    President Donald Trump asked a Miami federal judge to send his $5 billion debanking lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase Bank NA back to Florida state court, arguing the banking giant is staking its basis for federal jurisdiction on an "overly expansive interpretation" of Florida law.

  • March 23, 2026

    Bankman-Fried Must Reveal Any Legal Help In Pro Se Motion

    A federal judge in Manhattan on Monday ordered incarcerated FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to reveal how much, if any, attorney help he had in drafting his motion for a new trial, saying criminal defendants don't have the right to both represent themselves and be represented by counsel.

  • March 23, 2026

    Polymarket Bars Insider Trading In Latest Rule Book Update

    Polymarket announced Monday that it's updating its rule book to address insider trading in event contracts, explicitly barring trades on stolen confidential information, illegal tips or by those who can "influence the outcome" of a prediction market.

  • March 23, 2026

    FINRA Fines Stash Capital For AML, Identity Theft Controls

    The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority fined digital investing platform operator Stash Capital $450,000 for allegedly failing to properly review applications and detect suspicious account activity during a period of sharp customer growth.

  • March 23, 2026

    Tenn. Regulators To Challenge Kalshi Win At 6th Circ.

    Tennessee regulators are asking the Sixth Circuit to review an order barring them from taking action against Kalshi's sports contracts, marking the latest event contract dispute to reach an appeals court.

  • March 23, 2026

    SEC's Atkins Promises Changes To Adviser Pay-To-Play Rule

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins indicated Monday that his agency plans to loosen the rules around political contributions made by investment advisers, saying that current regulations present a "trap for the unwary."

  • March 23, 2026

    Senators Push Bill To Ban Sports Bets On Prediction Markets

    A bipartisan pair of senators are looking to shutter sports contracts on prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, introducing a bill Monday to clarify that these types of offerings are under the jurisdiction of state gambling laws, not the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

  • March 20, 2026

    Ala. Co. Says $2M Bitcoin Mining Suit Must Be Arbitrated

    An Alabama company targeted in a $2 million fraud lawsuit by a Singaporean firm that creates cryptocurrency via Bitcoin mining has told a federal judge that the disagreement should be arbitrated, saying the case is fundamentally a dispute over a contract that contains a mandatory arbitration clause.

  • March 20, 2026

    UBS Gets Final OCC Nod For US Arm To Be National Bank

    The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted final approval for UBS Group AG to convert its U.S. depository subsidiary into a national bank, a move the Swiss banking giant is touting as a boon for its stateside growth ambitions.

  • March 20, 2026

    BofA Hit With 2nd Class Suit Over Alleged $328M Crypto Scam

    Bank of America and a New Jersey IRA‑LLC facilitator are facing a growing wave of litigation over their alleged roles in enabling the $328 million Goliath Ventures cryptocurrency scam, with two new federal class actions filed this week accusing them of helping steer retirement and investment funds into what prosecutors say was a massive Ponzi scheme.

  • March 20, 2026

    CFTC Gives Update On Crypto Collateral Expectations

    The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission gave registrants more information about its expectations around the use of crypto collateral in a Friday notice, which reminded futures commission merchants they must notify the agency's Market Participants Division if they plan to take advantage of a pilot program launched last year.

  • March 20, 2026

    5th Circ. Won't Rehear FDIC Enforcement Challenge

    The Fifth Circuit said Friday that it won't revisit a constitutional challenge to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s use of in-house enforcement proceedings, turning down a petition that had drawn support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and civil liberties groups.

  • March 20, 2026

    Top SEC Enforcer Signals Continuity After Ryan Departure

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's acting enforcement chief said Friday that the agency will continue to "focus on quality over quantity" when it comes to the cases it brings, projecting continuity with his predecessor's approach after her abrupt departure from the agency earlier this week.

  • March 20, 2026

    OCC Leaves Itself Flexibility On Stablecoin Yield Question

    The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency made clear in its recent stablecoin rule proposal that it plans to bar issuers from paying yields to holders in some instances, but legal experts say the regulator appears to be leaving itself considerable room to decide which arrangements cross a line.

  • March 20, 2026

    Echo Payment Systems Files Ch. 7 Bankruptcy In Delaware

    Echo Payment Systems Inc. has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, seeking to liquidate its assets and wind down operations, and the company will not attempt to reorganize but instead pursue an orderly liquidation under court supervision.

  • March 20, 2026

    State Judge Temporarily Bars Kalshi Wagers In Nevada

    A Nevada state judge temporarily blocked prediction market operator Kalshi from offering sports, election and entertainment related event contracts in the Silver State, finding regulators reasonably likely to prevail in an action alleging its event-based contracts violate gaming laws.

  • March 20, 2026

    White House Pushes Congress To Override State AI Laws

    The White House directed Congress to preempt "burdensome" state laws on artificial intelligence in a legislative framework released Friday.

Expert Analysis

  • 2025's Defining AI Securities Litigation

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    Three securities litigation decisions from 2025 — involving General Motors, GitLab and Tesla — offer a preview of how courts will assess artificial intelligence-related disclosures, as themes such as heightened regulatory scrutiny and risk surrounding technical claims are already taking shape for the coming year, say attorneys at Cooley.

  • Targeted Action, Rule Tweaks Reflect 2025 AML Priority Shifts

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    Though 2025’s anti-money-laundering landscape was characterized not by volume of penalties but by the strategic recalibration of how illicit finance risk is handled, a series of targeted enforcement actions signaled that regulators aren't easing off the accelerator, even as they refine the rules of the road, say attorneys at MoFo.

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    Mass. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q4

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    Among the most significant developments on the banking regulation front in Massachusetts last quarter, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced her bid for reelection, and the state Division of Banks continued its fintech focus by finalizing rules implementing a new money transmitter law, say attorneys at Nutter.

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    Muay Thai Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Muay Thai kickboxing has taught me that in order to win, one must stick to one's game plan and adapt under pressure, just as when facing challenges by opposing counsel or judges, says Mark Schork at Feldman Shepherd.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Intentional Career-Building

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    A successful legal career is built through intention: understanding expectations, assessing strengths honestly and proactively seeking opportunities to grow and cultivating relationships that support your development, say Erika Drous and Hillary Mann at Morrison Foerster.

  • State AG Enforcement During CFPB Gap Predicts 2026 Trends

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    State attorneys general responded to the decrease in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau enforcement in 2025 by stepping in to regulate consumer finance more than ever before, and the trends in rebooting CFPB investigations, cracking down on ESG and DEI initiatives, and fighting financial exploitation of homeowners will likely extend into 2026, say attorneys at Cozen O'Connor.

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    A Day In The In-House Life: Chime GC Talks Pathfinding

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    On a recent Tuesday in the office, Chime's general counsel Adam Frankel shares his typical work day, tackling everything from strategically guiding product launches and testing AI tools to mastering the perfect latte and making time for extracurricular interests.

  • Preparing For Congressional Investigations In A Midterm Year

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    2026 will be a consequential year for congressional oversight as the upcoming midterm elections may yield bolder investigations and more aggressive state attorneys general coalitions, so companies should consider adopting risk management measures to get ahead of potential changes, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • How Bank M&A Prospects Brightened In 2025

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    Even with less-than-ideal macroeconomic conditions in 2025, federal banking regulators' shift away from procedural concerns to focus more on core financial risks boosted M&A in several key ways, including shorter review timelines and increased interest in de novo charters, say attorneys at Arnold & Porter.

  • 3 Securities Litigation Trends To Watch In 2026

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    Pending federal appellate cases suggest that 2026 will be a significant year for securities litigation, with long-standing debates about class certification, new questions about the risks and value of artificial intelligence features, and private plaintiffs' growing role in cryptocurrency enforcement likely to be major themes, say attorneys at Willkie.

  • Funding Haze And Deregulatory Pursuits: The CFPB In 2026

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    In 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau did not seek additional funding from the Federal Reserve and unwound the legacy of former bureau leadership, and this year will bring further efforts to rescind or rewrite bureau regulations, as well as a changed tone to supervision efforts, say attorneys at Covington.

  • 4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape

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    The legal profession spent 2025 at the edge of its ethical comfort zone as courts, firms and regulators confronted how fast-moving technologies and new business models collide with long-standing professional duties, signaling that the profession is entering a period of sustained disruption that will continue into 2026, says Hilary Gerzhoy at HWG Law.

  • Navigating AI In The Legal Industry

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    As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.

  • Regulatory Rollback And Lingering Limbo: The CFPB In 2025

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    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has implemented significant changes since President Donald Trump took office in January, including dismissing actions with prejudice, withdrawing guidance and rescinding rules, casting the bureau in uncertain light heading into 2026, say attorneys at Mayer Brown.

  • 2025 Calif. Banking Oversight Centered On Consumer Issues

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    The combination of statutory reform, registration mandates and enforcement activity in 2025 signals that California's financial regulatory landscape is focused on consumer protection, particularly in the areas of crypto kiosk fee practices, earned wage access providers and elder fraud, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.

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