The SEC will hold a public roundtable on September 17, 2026, examining preparations for 24-hour securities trading. Panels will cover exchange and broker readiness, overnight surveillance, settlement, operational resilience, cybersecurity, liquidity and possible next steps toward continuous markets.

U.S. SEC Press Releases · Sep 2, 2026, 16:19BRIEF

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SEC Alleges $80 Million Private-Fund Fraud Targeting Retail Investors

The SEC charged former Pacific Private Money Group executives Mark D. Hanf and Hoai-Nam Chu Phan over an alleged offering fraud that raised more than $80 million from about 190 investors. The complaint alleges new capital funded earlier payments and that more than $7 million was misappropriated; the allegations remain subject to court proceedings.

U.S. SEC Press Releases · Sep 2, 2026, 16:18

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SEC Proposes Modern Rules for Transfer Agents and Electronic Records

The SEC has proposed updating rules and forms for registered transfer agents, whose federal framework has not been substantively revised since the late 1970s and early 1980s. The proposal addresses electronic communications, recordkeeping and blockchain technology and will receive public comment for 60 days after Federal Register publication.

U.S. SEC Press Releases · Sep 2, 2026, 16:17

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Thailand Weighs Broader Retail Access to Global Crypto Derivatives

Thailand’s SEC seeks comments on rules requiring retail-accessible overseas crypto derivatives to trade on qualifying, centrally cleared exchanges.

Cointelegraph · Sep 1, 2026, 15:54

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Institutional ETF Flows Restore Momentum Across Crypto Markets

Ether ETFs extended their inflow streak to 11 trading sessions, while XRP and Solana funds each logged a 10th consecutive positive session.

Cointelegraph · Sep 1, 2026, 15:54

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Texas Halts State Funding for AI License-Plate Surveillance

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop paying for the AI-powered license-plate readers as privacy concerns and officer-misuse scandals mount across Texas.

Decrypt · Sep 1, 2026, 11:58

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Ireland Keeps Crypto Outside New Tax-Advantaged Investment Accounts

Ireland’s planned investment accounts will offer tax benefits for stocks, bonds and ETFs, while excluding crypto and derivatives as higher-risk products.

Cointelegraph · Sep 1, 2026, 11:56

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