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2/11/2026 4:12:54 PM

Touchdown or Tax Down? – How Will the IRS View Sports Contract Gains and Losses

By Carl Kennedy Loren Lembo

If you watched the Super Bowl this year, you might have noticed a surge of advertisements for prediction market contracts on the big...

2/9/2026 3:13:35 PM

SDNY US Attorney Clayton Cautions Enforcement Activity Could Be Coming to Prediction Markets

By Carl Kennedy

Prediction markets have drawn increased attention from both market participants and regulatory bodies, as trading volumes on these...

2/4/2026 10:15:30 AM

Digital Asset Exchanges, 24/7 Trading and Collateral Tokenisation: Key Takeaways from the TOK26 Summit

By Christopher Collins

On 29 January 2026, Katten sponsored the London Tokenisation Summit (TOK26) in London, bringing together leading voices in digital assets...

2/3/2026 2:45:38 PM

SEC and CFTC Announce Joint 'Project Crypto' Initiative at Historic Harmonization Event

By Dan Davis Michael Didiuk Carl Kennedy +3 more...

After years of regulatory turf wars and jurisdictional uncertainty, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures...

2/2/2026 4:18:46 PM

FCA Publishes Further Consultation on Application of the FCA Handbook to Cryptoasset Activities

By Carolyn Jackson Christopher Collins Nathaniel Lalone +2 more...

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation on proposed rules and guidance for firms conducting regulated...

1/23/2026 3:57:46 PM

Marketing Rule Relief for Investment Advisers: SEC Staff Clarifies Flexibility on Model Fees and SRO Disqualifying Events

By Adam Bolter Michael Didiuk

On January 15, Staff from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published two new frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the...

1/20/2026 10:10:10 AM

ESAs and UK Regulators Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Cross Border Oversight of Critical ICT Providers under DORA

By Nathaniel Lalone Ciara Watson

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) and the UK’s Bank of England, Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority...

1/14/2026 9:40:47 PM

FinCEN Finalizes 2028 Compliance Date for Adviser AML Programs

By Adam Bolter Michael Didiuk

On December 31, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) finalized a two‑year delay of the...

1/14/2026 6:58:20 PM

Confidential Treatment for Advisers Act Filings: Process Changes and Practical Takeaways

By Michael Didiuk Adam Bolter

Investment advisers may request confidential treatment of certain information in Form ADV and other filings under the Investment Advisers...

1/13/2026 6:16:11 PM

Defining Small: SEC Proposal Could Shift Regulatory Burdens for Advisers and Investment Companies

By Adam Bolter Michael Didiuk

On January 7, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments (the Proposal) to raise the small entity thresholds for...

1/9/2026 8:31:48 PM

FCA Finalises Simplified UK Ancillary Activities Test

By Carolyn Jackson Ciara Watson James Wells

On 19 December 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a policy statement (PS25/24) finalising the rules and guidance for...

12/24/2025 5:21:02 PM

CFTC No-Action Reinstates Broad Registration Exemption for Institutional CPOs, Pending Further Action

By Christian Hennion

On Friday, December 19, the Staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Markets Participant Division published a new...

12/24/2025 10:18:05 AM

HM Treasury and FCA Publish Comprehensive Cryptoasset Regulatory Framework

By Christopher Collins Carolyn Jackson Nathaniel Lalone +2 more...

On 16 December 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a comprehensive set of proposals to formally regulate the...

12/23/2025 12:47:42 PM

FCA Consults on Reforms to Client Categorisation and Conflicts of Interest Rules

By Christopher Collins Carolyn Jackson Nathaniel Lalone +2 more...

On 8 December 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper (CP25/36) proposing significant changes to the...

12/22/2025 8:26:11 PM

SEC Clears Path for Tokenized Securities

By Wayne Aaron Michael Didiuk James Brady +3 more...

In a flurry of activity, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken decisive steps to integrate blockchain technology into...

12/19/2025 10:38:14 PM

Marketing Rule Under the Microscope: New SEC Exam Findings

By Adam Bolter Michael Didiuk Richard Marshall

The SEC's Division of Examinations' staff (Staff) issued a Risk Alert on December 16, highlighting additional observations on investment...

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Touchdown or Tax Down? – How Will the IRS View Sports Contract Gains and Losses

SDNY US Attorney Clayton Cautions Enforcement Activity Could Be Coming to Prediction Markets

Digital Asset Exchanges, 24/7 Trading and Collateral Tokenisation: Key Takeaways from the TOK26 Summit

SEC and CFTC Announce Joint 'Project Crypto' Initiative at Historic Harmonization Event

FCA Publishes Further Consultation on Application of the FCA Handbook to Cryptoasset Activities

Marketing Rule Relief for Investment Advisers: SEC Staff Clarifies Flexibility on Model Fees and SRO Disqualifying Events

ESAs and UK Regulators Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Cross Border Oversight of Critical ICT Providers under DORA

FinCEN Finalizes 2028 Compliance Date for Adviser AML Programs

Confidential Treatment for Advisers Act Filings: Process Changes and Practical Takeaways

Defining Small: SEC Proposal Could Shift Regulatory Burdens for Advisers and Investment Companies

FCA Finalises Simplified UK Ancillary Activities Test

CFTC No-Action Reinstates Broad Registration Exemption for Institutional CPOs, Pending Further Action

HM Treasury and FCA Publish Comprehensive Cryptoasset Regulatory Framework

FCA Consults on Reforms to Client Categorisation and Conflicts of Interest Rules

SEC Clears Path for Tokenized Securities

Marketing Rule Under the Microscope: New SEC Exam Findings

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