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SEC Enforcement Head Woodcock Executes Atkins’ Back to Basics Agenda
Regulation // May 13, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s new director of the Division of Enforcement, David Woodcock, said Wednesday (May 13) that the agency’s focus is and will remain on protecting investors and safeguarding markets by stopping all forms of fraud and manipulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

SEC Chairman Urges Clear Rules for On-Chain Trading
Regulation // May 08, 2026

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins said Friday (May 8) that he believes the SEC must provide greater clarity around on-chain financial markets and that he continues to encourage Congress to pass the CLARITY Act to future-proof these efforts. Get the Full Story Complete...

Vendor Breaches Create a New SEC Compliance Test
Cybersecurity // May 07, 2026

The public narrative around third-party cyber risk has traditionally focused on downstream fallout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

SEC Investigates Fraud Claims in Private Credit Markets
Regulation // May 04, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating allegations of fraud in private credit markets, the agency’s chairman said Monday (May 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Vendor Breaches Create a New SEC Compliance Test

May 07, 2026
The public narrative around third-party cyber risk has traditionally focused on downstream fallout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

New SEC Guidance Pushes Stablecoins Closer to Cash Status

February 23, 2026
For banks, broker-dealers, and clearing firms, the primary obstacle to engaging with crypto has rarely been philosophical skepticism. It has instead been the 800-pound-gorilla in the room made up of...

Senate Sets Dueling Markups for High-Stakes Crypto Market Regulation

January 09, 2026
This January is crunch time for the Senate on cryptocurrency market regulation efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

SEC Redraws Crypto Map as Tokens Break Free of Securities Rules

November 12, 2025
For all its technological foundations, the crypto sector was also built upon a parallel language embraced by its adherents. Beneath the memes and market noise lies a dense web of...

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SEC Developing Framework to Permit Tokenized Stocks

May 19, 2026
The Trump administration is reportedly readying a plan for trading digital versions of securities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

SEC Enforcement Head Woodcock Executes Atkins’ Back to Basics Agenda

May 13, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s new director of the Division of Enforcement, David Woodcock, said Wednesday (May 13) that the agency’s focus is and will remain on protecting investors and safeguarding markets by...

SEC Chairman Urges Clear Rules for On-Chain Trading

May 08, 2026
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins said Friday (May 8) that he believes the SEC must provide greater clarity around on-chain financial markets and that he continues to encourage...

SEC Investigates Fraud Claims in Private Credit Markets

May 04, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating allegations of fraud in private credit markets, the agency’s chairman said Monday (May 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...