Articles
Browsable archive. Launch articles remain staged until QA on the wave schedule.
- NewSDR Rules: What US Crypto Users Should KnowThe SEC's SDR framework governs centralized recordkeeping for security-based swaps, but it does not by itself determine whether a crypto platform is available in your state.
- NewWhat the AML Act of 2020 Means for U.S. Crypto AccountsThe AML Act of 2020 implementation record is mostly proposed rules, pilots and priorities, and it does not yet establish a final crypto-specific account verification rule.
- NewEDGAR Next: Who Needs Enrollment or a Form ID to FileEDGAR Next compliance is required to file on EDGAR; filers must be enrolled or hold a Form ID access grant dated on or after March 24, 2025.
- NewSEC Trading and Markets Letters: How to Read and Request ThemA practical guide to the SEC Trading and Markets no-action letter archive (2002 onward) and the rules for submitting a request that can actually be answered.
- NewBank "Broker" Exceptions: What the SEC Reference Page ListsThe SEC's page on banks and other depository institutions points to final rules, a staff compliance guide and a Regulation R small-entity guide for bank broker exceptions.
- NewSEC Trading and Markets Compliance Guides: What They CoverA verified list of SEC Division of Trading and Markets compliance guides, covering settlement, broker-dealer rules, Regulation SHO, and more.
- NewStablecoin Safe Harbor: State Regulators Warned Treasury on ParityA coalition of state regulators and legislators told Treasury that its proposed GENIUS Act safe harbor rule threatens parity between state and federal stablecoin issuers.
- NewExempt Offerings: A Reader Checklist for US SecuritiesA practical checklist for identifying which SEC registration exemption an offering cites, and what to confirm for Rules 504, 506(b), 506(c), crowdfunding, Regulation A, Rule 147 and Rule 701.
- NewDigital assets checklist: how to verify an IRS claimA practical checklist for checking a letter that claims to come from the IRS about crypto, plus what the IRS says it actually requires on tax returns.
- NewHow to File a US Consumer Complaint: Where to StartA guide to filing complaints about online purchases, company products or services, cars, unwanted calls, and phone or TV providers, based on federal consumer guidance.
- NewVirtual Currency Transfers: Who Runs the Wallet?OFAC defines wallets, addresses and hosted providers, and explains when digital currency activity can touch sanctions.
- NewWhere to Verify a Provider's Stated MSB RegistrationHow to check a crypto provider's claimed MSB registration using FinCEN's own framework: who must register, what the form is, and what the page does not confirm.
- NewWhere to Verify a Provider's Stated MSB RegistrationHow to check a crypto provider's claimed MSB registration using FinCEN's own framework: who must register, what the form is, and what the page does not confirm.
- NewHow to Check Whether an Exchange Is Registered With FinCENFinCEN guidance treats virtual currency exchangers as money transmitters that must register as MSBs, unless an exemption applies. Here is how to frame a registration check.
- NewCan Power Banks Go in Checked Luggage? What Travelers Should Verify
- NewCan You Bring Two Laptops on a Plane? A Practical Packing Checklist
- PillarAirport Security Planning: What Travelers Should Check Before Leaving HomePrimary query focus: airport security planning checklist. Status: staged pending QA (not live yet).
- SupportingCarry-On Tech Checklist: Batteries, Laptops and Backup AccessPrimary query focus: carry-on technology checklist. Status: staged pending QA (not live yet).
- SupportingA Practical Digital Backup Plan for TravelersPrimary query focus: travel digital backup plan. Status: staged pending QA (not live yet).