/capitalmarkets?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section Latest articles for: Capital Markets Copyright 2025 ĂŰĚŇĘÓƵ. en-US Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:32:35 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2361089?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2361089 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission appears to be laying the groundwork to approve increasingly innovative crypto exchange-traded products with a staff statement on disclosure expectations and the recent approval of a novel fund, but experts said the commission's openness comes with a focus on fulsome disclosure. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:09:14 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2360914?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2360914 The alleged co-CEO of purported crypto projects accused of duping investors out of tens of millions of dollars with false promises of returns has filed a motion to escape the suit, arguing he was not involved with the formation of the projects. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:30:14 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2354744?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2354744 It was a tough term at the U.S. Supreme Court for two very different circuits — one solidly liberal, one solidly conservative — that had their rulings overturned in eye-popping numbers. But it was another impressive year for a relatively moderate circuit that appears increasingly simpatico with the high court. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:24:17 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2360419?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2360419 Five months into the Trump administration, investors are beginning to see the concrete effects of the president’s America First Investment Policy as it presents new opportunities for clearing transactions more quickly, while sustaining risk aversion related to Chinese trade and potentially creating different political risks, say attorneys at Covington. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:12:44 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2360694?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2360694 The U.S. Supreme Court voted along ideological lines when it hindered the ability of federal district court judges to issue nationwide pauses on presidential policies, but that outcome didn't seem like a foregone conclusion during oral arguments earlier this year. What do the colloquies suggest about the justices' thinking? Here are some moments that may have swayed them. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:51:20 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2354715?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2354715 The Treasury Department has emerged as an important facilitator of the Trump administration's financial policies affecting banks, which are now facing deregulation domestically and the use of international economic authorities in cross-border trade and investment, say attorneys at Davis Polk. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:02:36 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2332681?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2332681 Though participating in opera and the world of professional baseball often pulls me away from the office, my avocations improve my legal career by helping me perform under scrutiny, prioritize team success, and maintain joy and perspective at work, says Adam Unger at Herrick Feinstein. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:59:35 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2356576?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2356576 The prosecution of an early crypto exchange operator over alleged unlicensed money transmission was recently dropped in Indiana federal court, showcasing that the U.S. Justice Department may be limiting the types of enforcement cases it will bring against digital asset firms, say attorneys at Greenberg Traurig. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:29:01 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2360885?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2360885 The special master overseeing the sale of Citgo's parent company to satisfy billions of dollars of Venezuelan debt on Wednesday made his final recommendation on a bidder, choosing a subsidiary of mining company Gold Reserve that has agreed to a $7.382 billion purchase price. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:16:29 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2360386?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2360386 The number of law firms juggling three or more arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this past term nearly doubled from the number of firms that could make that claim last term. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:09:59 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2360220?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2360220 The U.S. Supreme Court once again waited until the term's closing weeks — and even hours — to issue some of its most anticipated and divided decisions. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:56:34 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2360951?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2360951 Venture-backed chipmaker Ambiq Micro Inc. filed for a $75 million initial public offering Thursday, with Cooley LLP advising it and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP representing the underwriters, marking the latest artificial intelligence-related startup to pursue an IPO. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:42:05 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2360625?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2360625 Vitol submitted a more than $10 billion bid to buy the parent of Venezuela-owned U.S. refiner Citgo Petroleum, according to Wednesday reports, but subsequent news indicated that it might not be enough to beat out the competition. Castrol, which is BP's lubricant arm, is also running an auction process, with private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice reportedly emerging as one of the latest bidders.  Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:45:13 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2357095?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2357095 Deals attorneys are approaching the second half of 2025 increasingly confident that capital markets' activity will accelerate despite potential headwinds stemming from higher tariffs, interest rate uncertainties and geopolitical turmoil. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:45:01 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2354087?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2354087 More than six months into a new Donald Trump administration, the mergers and acquisitions boom that many market observers anticipated has failed to materialize. In part one of this two-part M&A review, industry attorneys discussed market activity so far this year, how geopolitical factors are impacting the dealmaking environment, and their outlook for the remainder of 2025. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:27:04 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2359849?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2359849 Federal prosecutors in Atlanta have charged four North Korean nationals with stealing and laundering nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from a pair of companies after lying about their backgrounds to gain employment with American and European firms. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:47:56 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2360414?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2360414 Energy-focused special purpose acquisition company EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp. II began trading Wednesday after pricing an upsized $420 million initial public offering, in the largest of four SPAC IPOs totaling $830 million. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:01:44 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2359050?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2359050 The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up at least one shareholder's lawsuit when it reopens its doors in October, and securities attorneys from both the plaintiff and defense bars will be watching that appeal and several others as the year moves forward. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:50:52 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2360425?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2360425 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff is providing more insight on its expectations around disclosures for novel crypto exchange-traded products, urging issuers to share risks specific to the product and use plain language over technical jargon to explain the business. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:45:00 +0000 /capitalmarkets/articles/2360468?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /capitalmarkets/articles/2360468 CoastalSouth Bancshares Inc. began trading Wednesday after the South Carolina- and Georgia-focused bank priced a downsized $44 million initial public offering at the bottom of its range, represented by Alston & Bird LLP and underwriters' counsel Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.