The SEC’s Crypto Custody Roundtable: A Tipping Point for Regulatory Clarity or More Questions?
The Securities and Exchange Commission has released the full agenda and panel lineup for its April 25 roundtable, “Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Custody.” The speaker list is impressive—though, perhaps, it might have been even stronger had they invited me (a guy can dream, right?). Scheduled to take place at SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C., the event will bring together regulators, law firm partners, academics, and crypto-native custodians for what may prove to be the most consequential public dialogue on digital asset custody to date.
Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve: Policy, Legal, and Compliance Implications
As governments around the world begin to explore bitcoin as a sovereign reserve asset, the legal and operational challenges of holding decentralized digital assets at scale are coming into focus. With the U.S. now consolidating over 200,000 BTC under a newly created Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, federal agencies must confront unprecedented questions around custody, classification, transparency, and compliance. This article examines how sovereign crypto ownership reshapes the legal landscape—where sovereign immunity meets private key management, and where agencies once tasked solely with regulation must now coordinate as market participants. The implications for global reserve policy, national security, and financial law are only beginning to unfold.
Securities Docket Weekly Update - April 11
Here are the top stories in securities enforcement and regulation for the week ending April 11, 2025. From viral market misinformation to a new SEC Chair, let’s get into it. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly updates! 👊🏽🇺🇸
Conducting a Tokenized Offering Under Reg A
While there are multiple frameworks available to launch and distribute tokens—including those designed to avoid classification as securities—many of our clients elect to offer tokens as securities for strategic reasons. This can include unlocking broader investor participation, enabling secondary market liquidity, or building long-term institutional trust. Regulation A and Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) are the two primary exemptions that allow for the public issuance of security tokens under U.S. law.
Anderson’s Guide to Effective Independent Internal Investigations
Organizations face heightened scrutiny as financial misconduct, fraud, and ethical breaches become increasingly complex. A well-executed internal investigation is more than just a response to misconduct—it’s an opportunity to demonstrate accountability, strengthen compliance frameworks, and protect your organization’s reputation.
At Anderson P.C., we approach internal investigations with precision, independence, and the strategic foresight our clients demand. Whether you are addressing allegations of misconduct or reinforcing your compliance program, our tailored methodologies ensure thorough, defensible, and results-oriented outcomes.
FINRA Dialing Back DEI and Racial Justice Initiatives Amid Conservative Pressure: A Call for Authentic, Impactful Change
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has made significant changes to its online content, quietly removing pages that promoted its diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and racial justice efforts. These revisions follow an increasing conservative backlash against DEI initiatives across multiple sectors.