Congress sends historic crypto legislation to president’s desk; innovator coalition meets with SEC on capital formation priorities; anticipated EO to expand retirement access to alternative assets

Chairman Paul Atkins outlined key initiatives and principles he expects the commission to tackle, with IPOs and increased access to the private markets at the top of his agenda.

Long and patient policy engagement pays off, as tax benefits open up for more investors and companies and R&D expensing turns more favorable for private capital markets as part of new budget bill.

The House moves to expand investor access to private markets.

Bipartisan progress on stablecoin legislation; Carta & Mayer Brown private credit event recap; Treasury outlines principles for AML overhaul

SEC withdraws investment adviser proposals…except KYC; U.S.-China framework unlocks rare earth minerals but maintains tariff rates