Given recent crypto legislative developments, is the U.S. poised to further establish itself as a global regulatory leader in the space...

What are some of the key differences between traditional securities investing and crypto? In this episode of Leading on Crypto, Dechert partner Neel Maitra sits down with Katrina Paglia, Chief Legal Officer at Pantera – one of the world's premier crypto-focused venture funds.

Among the most notable tech developments over the past year was the significant move by leading technologies companies such as Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft toward cloud computing for both personal and business data.

How are crypto and blockchain creating the new infrastructure for financial services? Leading on Crypto host Neel Maitra gets a unique perspective on the intersection of fintech and regulation from Matthew Homer...

As direct lending becomes a more popular financing option for middle-market and large U.S. companies, banks are increasingly seeking new ways to leverage their existing customer networks to participate in the direct lending market.

The Federal Trade Commission and state regulators have filed a complaint against Hims & Hers Health for allegedly sharing sensitive health information with advertising platforms and misrepresenting its practices. Meanwhile, HHS reached a settlement with OSF Healthcare System following a ransomware attack, and the European Commission published final guidance on the Cyber Resilience Act as AI Act amendments enter into force.

How are leading U.S. crypto investment firms responding to and preparing for the Genius and CLARITY Acts?

Traditional financial products are being revolutionized through tokenization, with private and registered fund sponsors leveraging blockchain to enhance investor experiences and integrate funds into the crypto ecosystem.

The SEC's Division of Investment Management is actively encouraging investment advisers to reassess their proxy voting practices and engage with staff on policy developments. Director Brian Daly emphasized that not voting proxies may be appropriate in certain circumstances, particularly for index funds and systematic strategies, while signaling that this area remains a priority for regulatory focus.

On September 29, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 53, styled the "Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act" ("SB 53"), into law.

The Central Bank of Ireland has completed its review of delegation practices across fund management companies, examining how the sector's dramatic growth to €5.6 trillion in assets has impacted oversight and governance frameworks. With 9,000 authorized funds now supported by 121 FMCs, the regulator has identified both effective practices and areas requiring enhancement across five critical operational domains. FMCs must now benchmark their policies against these supervisory expectations and implement

Despite a year of geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty, private equity demonstrated its resilience in 2024. With challenges still ahead, how are PE managers setting themselves up for success in the coming year?

In the latest Country Edition of On Reg, host Angelo Lercara is joined by partners Amanjit Fagura and Colin Sharpsmith from Dechert's Dubai office to discuss critical insights for asset managers looking to raise capital...

The Federal Trade Commission settles with RentGrow for $2.25 million over Fair Credit Reporting Act violations, while the UK Treasury emphasizes cyber resilience as a strategic enabler for financial services growth. The European Data Protection Board issues new guidance on anonymization, blockchain, and AI web scraping, and the Supreme Court eliminates for-cause removal protections for FTC Commissioners.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has released its Annual Report to Congress for 2025, revealing critical data about the Committee's activities and their implications for cross-border transactions. The report provides essential insights for foreign investors and dealmakers navigating the complex landscape of U.S. business acquisitions, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in the current regulatory environment. Understanding these tre

Leading on Crypto is a video series featuring exclusive conversations with industry leaders exploring the evolving world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Each episode delivers timely insights on regulatory developments, market trends, tokenization, stablecoins, and the innovations reshaping digital finance from executives at firms like Moody's Ratings, Pantera, Gemini, a16z, and the Crypto Council for Innovation.

In this Sidecar episode of our Committed Capital podcast, Dechert partners Bill Bielefeld and Steve Rabitz dive into the challenges fiduciaries face under ERISA and the regulatory shifts poised to redefine retirement investment strategies moving forward.

Directors and officers of companies in financial distress face complex responsibilities and challenges. Indeed, managing a company on the brink of insolvency is often uncharted territory for its leadership. When confronted with such challenges, adherence to fiduciary duties is crucial to ensure responsible governance and minimize the risk of litigation or personal liability.

While the Committee continues to assess the feasibility and framework of a new federal rule governing TPLF, some courts have begun addressing the issue in their decisions and requiring disclosure of these types of arrangements.

As we have covered in previous issues of Re:Torts, the multi-billion-dollar third-party litigation funding industry obscures the true parties in interest from opposing parties and may create unanticipated barriers...