U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Coverage of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Nexus archive.
- SEC Probes Alleged Insider Trades That Hurt Susquehanna
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating alleged insider trades that have negatively impacted Susquehanna. The probe focuses on trading activities that caused harm to the firm.
- Skiptown adds capital, targets 10 states for expansion
Skiptown, a Charlotte-based pet hospitality startup, has raised over $9 million in funding from 10 investors to support its national franchise expansion. The company aims to expand to 10 states, having increased its fundraising from $7.5 million disclosed in a May 2025 SEC filing.
- Lucid layoffs: Bay Area EV maker cuts 18% of workforce
Bay Area electric vehicle maker Lucid has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 18%. The company filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, stating the cuts aim to streamline operations and optimize expenses to advance its path toward profitability.
- Fewer dollars and fuzzier standards: inside the push to weaken Washington’s toughest financial watchdog
The SEC, once known for intimidating corporate wrongdoers, is experiencing a decline in its effectiveness as its own commissioners work to reduce its leverage. The article highlights efforts to weaken the agency's financial oversight capabilities.
- Robinhood layoffs: Fintech company cuts around 300 jobs
Robinhood, a Bay Area-based fintech company, is cutting around 300 jobs, reducing its workforce by approximately 10% as stated in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Cardiac monitor maker's security skips a beat as data thieves go for the jugular
iRhythm, a California-based cardiac monitoring company, confirmed a data breach where cybercriminals stole patient health information and proprietary data. Attackers demanded payment to avoid public disclosure, though the breach did not affect clinical systems or patient care. The incident was attributed to social engineering, and the company has cyber insurance to cover potential losses.
- Sleep Number files for bankruptcy, will combine with Sleep Country Canada
Sleep Number filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and agreed to be acquired by Sleep Country Canada for $415 million. The deal involves Sleep Country Canada's U.S. subsidiary SNBR purchasing Sleep Number, with stores remaining open during the process. Sleep Number's CEO cited an unsustainable capital structure but expressed confidence in improving financial position through the acquisition.
- Trump says he'll nominate Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, to serve as director of national intelligence.
- ‘We expect it to leak so we’re just announcing it’: OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO
OpenAI filed confidential SEC paperwork for a potential IPO, joining Anthropic and SpaceX in pursuing public market listings. The company cited capital needs amid competition from Google and Anthropic, while navigating financial losses and structural reorganization.
- OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut
OpenAI filed confidential SEC paperwork for an IPO, joining Anthropic and SpaceX in pursuing Wall Street debuts. The company, now a public benefit corporation, faces competition from Anthropic and is navigating legal challenges from Elon Musk, a former co-founder. OpenAI has not finalized an IPO timeline but is preparing as a public company.
- OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut
OpenAI has filed confidential SEC paperwork for an IPO, positioning itself as the third major AI company after Anthropic and SpaceX to pursue a Wall Street debut. The company, now valued at $852 billion, reorganized into a public benefit corporation last year while remaining under nonprofit control.
- OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut
OpenAI filed confidential SEC paperwork for a potential IPO, positioning itself as part of a trio of AI companies aiming for Wall Street debuts. The company, valued at $852 billion, reorganized into a public benefit corporation and has not finalized timing for the public offering.
- OpenAI takes step toward potential blockbuster IPO, files confidential S-1
OpenAI has filed a confidential S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling progress toward a potential IPO. The S-1 is an administrative form required for companies seeking public listing.
- OpenAI confidentially files for IPO, but says it 'may be a while' before it goes public
OpenAI has filed a confidential S-1 for a potential IPO but has not determined the timing, stating it 'may be a while' due to operational preferences as a private company. The filing follows Anthropic's similar move, with both companies valued above $850 billion, and raises questions about regulatory and government stake discussions.
- SpaceX's IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX plans a $75 billion IPO, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion, which could make Elon Musk a trillionaire. Musk holds 82.4% of the company's voting power through his shares. The IPO proceeds will fund ambitious projects like establishing a human colony on Mars.
- SEC Highlights Crypto in Its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published its Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030, prioritizing digital assets and blockchain technologies. The plan emphasizes creating a regulatory framework to support innovation while protecting investors, resolving jurisdictional conflicts with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and modernizing capital formation processes for small businesses.
- Kazakh billionaire under SEC scrutiny seeks to build European digital bank
A Kazakh billionaire under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scrutiny is seeking to establish a European digital bank through Freedom Holdings. The company has applied for a French banking license amid ongoing U.S. regulatory investigations.
- Freedom Unifies Its Brands: How Freedom Holding Corp. Simplifies the Customer Journey Across Its Ecosystem
Freedom Holding Corp., a Nasdaq-listed company, is transitioning to a unified brand architecture by phasing out descriptive prefixes like 'Bank' and 'Broker' in favor of the single 'Freedom' brand. The rebranding centers on the Freedom SuperApp, a digital platform offering integrated financial, insurance, telecommunications, and lifestyle services, aiming to simplify customer navigation across its ecosystem.
- Billionaire Kazakh Brokerage CEO Gets SEC Enforcement Warning
A billionaire CEO of a Kazakh brokerage received an enforcement warning from the SEC. The warning relates to regulatory actions targeting the individual's financial activities.
- Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing
Anthropic is preparing for a Wall Street IPO after submitting a confidential SEC filing, with a valuation of $965 billion following a $65 billion private funding round. The company, creator of the Claude chatbot, is racing ahead of rivals like OpenAI and SpaceX to go public, despite concerns about an AI industry bubble.
- Anthropic moves toward potentially blockbuster IPO with SEC filing
Anthropic, a San Francisco AI startup, has filed with the SEC for a potential IPO. The company, known for the Claude chatbot, submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1.
- Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing
Anthropic submitted a confidential SEC filing for a potential IPO, following a $65 billion private funding round that valued the AI company at $965 billion. The company reported $47 billion in annualized revenue and now surpasses OpenAI in valuation and revenue, though both firms remain unprofitable, raising concerns about an AI bubble.
- Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing
Anthropic submitted a confidential SEC filing for a potential IPO, aiming for a Wall Street debut. The AI company, valued at $965 billion after raising $65 billion in private funding, reported $47 billion in annualized revenue and now surpasses OpenAI in valuation and revenue. All three major AI firms, including SpaceX, are expected to go public despite ongoing financial losses.
- Anthropic has officially filed to go public
Anthropic has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to begin its initial public offering (IPO) process. The company, now valued at $965 billion post-money, surpasses OpenAI's $852 billion valuation, making it the world's most valuable startup.
- Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, has submitted a confidential SEC filing for a potential IPO, with a valuation of $965 billion and annualized revenue of $47 billion. The company raised $65 billion in private funding, surpassing its rival OpenAI in market value and revenue.
- Lone Star Weighs Sale of German Lender IKB After Nearly 20 Years
Lone Star is considering the sale of IKB Deutsche Industriebank after holding the German lender for nearly 20 years. The bank is also examining legal options regarding the SEC's fraud suit against Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
- Blockchain.com Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Joining Wave of Crypto Listings
Blockchain.com, one of the oldest crypto companies founded in 2011, has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO with plans to go public before the end of 2026. The filing represents the latest milestone in a surge of crypto companies entering public markets, following successful IPOs by Circle, eToro, Bullish, Gemini, and BitGo in 2025-2026.
- Trump's Truth Social Pulls Bitcoin ETF Application From SEC Review
Trump Media & Technology Group has withdrawn its Form S-1 registrations for Bitcoin and Bitcoin-Ethereum ETFs from SEC review. The withdrawal indicates a change in plans for the company's cryptocurrency-related financial products. This move may impact the development of Bitcoin-based investment vehicles.
- The SEC wants to let newly public companies raise cash instantly in its biggest rule change in decades
The SEC is proposing a rule change to allow newly public companies to raise cash instantly. This would be the biggest rule change in decades and could significantly impact the IPO process. The change aims to facilitate faster fundraising for new public companies.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren accuses U.S. regulator of approving unqualified crypto banks
Senator Elizabeth Warren accuses a U.S. regulator of approving unqualified crypto banks, sparking concerns over regulatory oversight. The accusation highlights the ongoing debate around cryptocurrency regulation. The issue has significant implications for the financial industry.
- Strive (ASST) Stacks Another 382 BTC, Total Treasury Climbs to 15,391 Bitcoin
Strive Inc. has acquired an additional 382 bitcoin for approximately $30.3 million, increasing its total holdings to 15,391 BTC. The company's bitcoin treasury is now valued at over $1.2 billion. Strive's relentless buying streak has seen its treasury grow by more than 2,200 BTC since January 2026.
- The SEC Is About to Allow Tokenized Stocks on Blockchain
The SEC is considering allowing tokenized stocks on blockchain, which could potentially revolutionize the way stocks are traded and owned. This move would enable the use of blockchain technology in the stock market, increasing transparency and efficiency. The decision is expected to have a significant impact on the financial industry.
- Strategy (MSTR) Spends A Massive $2 Billion on More Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 843,738 BTC
Strategy spent $2 billion on additional Bitcoin, increasing its holdings to 843,738 BTC, cementing its position as the world's largest corporate Bitcoin treasury. The purchase marks a significant acceleration from the company's previous disclosed buy. Strategy's Bitcoin treasury now carries a market value of over $67 billion.
- Billionaire Gautam Adani and nephew agree to pay $18 million in SEC settlement over fraud allegations
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have agreed to settle an SEC lawsuit by paying $18 million over allegations that they misled investors. The settlement resolves fraud charges brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against the two executives.
- SEC Proposal for Semiannual Reporting Faces Pushback
The SEC has proposed semiannual reporting, which is facing opposition. The proposal aims to reduce the frequency of reporting from quarterly to semiannually. This change could impact investors and the overall market.
- SEC Investigating Alleged Fraud in Private Credit, Atkins Says
The SEC is investigating alleged fraud in private credit, according to Chairman Paul Atkins. The investigation is being led by the SEC. Atkins announced the investigation.
- SEC Delays Rollout of ETFs Tied to Prediction Markets: Reuters
The SEC has extended its review period for ETFs tied to prediction markets, delaying their rollout. These ETFs would have tracked odds on political races and economic indicators. The delay indicates regulatory caution towards novel financial products.
- SEC pumps the brakes on prediction market ETFs set to debut this week: Reuters
The SEC has halted the debut of prediction market ETFs, which were set to launch this week and covered various topics including U.S. election outcomes and recession likelihood. The ETFs also focused on layoffs in the tech sector. This move may impact the financial markets and investors.
- EV startup Faraday Future paid $7.5M to company tied to founder Jia Yueting
EV startup Faraday Future paid $7.5 million to a company linked to founder Jia Yueting while under a four-year SEC investigation, which was closed in March 2024.
- SEC Chair Paul Atkins Makes History as First Sitting Commissioner to Address the Bitcoin Conference
SEC Chair Paul Atkins made history by becoming the first sitting commissioner to address the Bitcoin Conference, highlighting the growing intersection of cryptocurrency and regulatory oversight.