Regulation News
Financial regulation news from the SEC, FINRA, and government agencies. Track policy changes, enforcement actions, and compliance updates affecting markets.
Pakistan's Crypto Fatwa Sparks Regulatory Uncertainty for $41.6B Remittance Market
A fatwa against crypto purchases under Islamic law pressures Pakistan's regulatory framework, potentially impacting $41.6 billion in annual remittances and digital asset adoption.
FCC Authorizes Reflect Orbital's Space Mirror Test; High-Cost Lighting Service Seen as Near-Term Focus
The FCC has approved Reflect Orbital's first space mirror test. CEO Ben Nowack's stated pricing of $5,000 per hour indicates a near-term focus on targeted lighting services rather than power generation.
Ohio Halts 4 Injection Wells in Washington County; Select Water Under Scrutiny
Ohio regulators ordered four wastewater injection wells in Washington County to cease operations, affecting 24% of the county's active wells and drawing attention to Select Water Solutions.
FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's First Sunlight-Reflecting Satellite; Startup Eyes 50,000 Satellites by 2035
The FCC has approved Reflect Orbital's first test satellite, Earendil-1, marking a small step toward the startup's goal of deploying 50,000 satellites by 2035 to beam sunlight to Earth.
Alphabet Shares Dip Amid Dual Regulatory Hurdles in India and UK
Alphabet shares slipped Friday after regulatory developments in India and the UK targeted its key growth engines, Search and Cloud, which together generated 73% of Q1 revenue.
Circle Shares Surge 14.6% on OCC Trust Bank Approval, Adding $2.3B in Value
Circle shares soared 14.6% in premarket trading after receiving final OCC approval to establish a national trust bank, boosting market cap by $2.3B.
IRS Deadline Looms for Taxpayers Seeking Pandemic Penalty Refunds
The IRS has set a Friday deadline for pandemic-era penalty relief claims, putting pressure on tax-prep firms. About 84% of affected filers had income under $100,000.
SiriusXM Hit With Trademark Suit Over Star-and-S Logo; Q2 Earnings Loom
SiriusXM is sued by Screendollars over its new logo, alleging trademark infringement. Shares slipped from a 52-week high as the July 30 Q2 earnings report approaches.
New Federal Loan Caps Create Funding Void, Boosting Private Lenders
The elimination of unlimited Grad PLUS loans leaves graduate students with a funding gap above new federal caps, opening opportunities for private lenders like SoFi and Sallie Mae.