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SEC moves to eliminate shareholder proposal rule, shift power to states

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a proposed rule for interagency review on Aug. 28 that would rescind Rule 14a-8, the federal regulation requiring public companies to include qualifying shareholder proposals in their annual proxy statements. The proposal would also amend Rule 14a-4, which governs proxy solicitation materials.

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SEC moves to eliminate shareholder proposal rule, shift power to states

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US SEC chairman moves to give states power over shareholder resolutions

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering rule changes for shareholder proposals. This shift could reduce investor activist influence and grant new powers to states. Regulations on shareholder proposals may become non-uniform across different states. Investors might face higher share ownership requirements to file resolutions. This change could lead…

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Report Reveals 'Ballrooms, Slush Funds, Jumbo Jets' in Huge Christian MAGA Corruption Scandal

An investigative report into a Christian MAGA corruption scandal reveals how Republican state treasurers funneled public retirement funds into right-wing finance firms.

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SEC makes shareholder proposal no-action pause permanent

The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance announced on Aug. 14, 2026, that it will permanently stop responding to no-action requests under Rule 14a-8. The rule governs when shareholders may place proposals on a company's proxy ballot and when companies may exclude them.

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Trump's Crypto Comments Cheered: Robinhood CEO Stresses 'Broad Ownership' At White House Event, Binance Founder Says, 'We're So Back'

President Donald Trump repeated his commitment to secure U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency and emerging technologies, sparking widespread reactions from industry executives and top administration officials.

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Trump Says US is the 'Hottest Country' and CLARITY Act Will Keep it Ahead Of China — Bitcoin Purchase 'Been Talked About'

President Donald Trump reiterated on Wednesday his commitment to preserve the U.S. leadership in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), cryptocurrency and prediction markets.

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SEC makes shareholder proposal no-action pause permanent

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SEC unveils new crypto rules hailed as a win for the digital asset industry

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a sweeping new framework for crypto assets, offering firms two clear paths to raise money without full securities registration. Industry groups have broadly welcomed the plan, calling its terms considerably more generous than anticipated.

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The SEC Is About To Take A Big Step On Crypto: New Rules Could Make It Easier To Launch Digital Assets

The SEC is preparing to vote on its first major crypto rulemaking initiative, potentially creating clearer rules for companies raising money through certain digital asset offerings.

International Business Times

Trump's Memecoin May Be An 'Illegal Scam,' Sen. Warren Warns. She Wants The SEC To Investigate

Two Democratic senators want the SEC to investigate whether Donald Trump's memecoin was used for fraud or unjust enrichment, even as the agency maintains that ordinary memecoins generally fall outside federal securities laws.

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Trump Sells $100K-a-Month Access to Posts That Can Move a $75T Stock Market: 'An Outrageous Abuse'

Truth API explained: learn what the president's company charges for early sight of White House statements and why regulators face calls to investigate.

International Business Times UK

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Plummet Even as SEC Chair Paul Atkins Sees Crypto Bill Advancing: Analyst Says BTC's Big Move 'Just Around the Corner'

Leading cryptocurrencies fell sharply on Monday as investors weighed developments around the Clarity Act and a pause in U.S.–Iran hostilities.

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SEC chairman suggests no-action pause could continue

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins said the agency may continue suspending most no-action letters for shareholder proposal disputes beyond the current proxy season. Speaking on July 9 at the Society for Corporate Governance National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, Atkins said the policy change caused fewer disruptions than…

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An SEC email address mix-up is causing confusion and threatening to disrupt its proposal to scrap quarterly reporting requirements

The SEC has received more than 66,000 comment submissions on the controversial rule, and now, claims that there may have been a typo in the email address published in the Federal Register, could cause big headaches.

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SEC formally proposes rescinding Biden-era climate disclosure rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally proposed rescinding its 2024 climate-risk disclosure rule on May 29, 2026. SEC Chair Paul Atkins directed the proposal, which states that the 2024 rules are "a dramatic overreach of the Commission's statutory authority and, independently, unsound as a matter of policy."

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SEC formally proposes rescinding Biden-era climate disclosure rule

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SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk

In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming

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Nasdaq gets SEC nod to list Bitcoin index options. Here’s why it matters

The SEC has greenlit Nasdaq's Bitcoin index options, a significant move integrating Wall Street with digital assets. These cash-settled, European-style contracts offer US equity traders a new avenue for Bitcoin exposure, distinct from spot ETF options. While approved by the SEC, final clearance from the CFTC is pending before trading…

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SEC moves to rescind 2024 climate disclosure rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a proposal to rescind its 2024 climate-risk disclosure rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on May 4, 2026. The rule never took effect because litigation paused its implementation shortly after adoption.

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White House reviews ban on trading through best price on stocks

The White House is reviewing a long-standing stock trading rule aimed at ensuring investors get the best prices. A proposal to modify or scrap the "trade-through" rule, which prevents trades from ignoring top bids or offers, has been posted for review. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, who previously opposed the rule,…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Jr. Reportedly Profits From Gun Retail Business As Trump Weakens Regulations Limiting Firearm Transactions

Donald Trump Jr. holds a stake in GrabAGun, a gun retailer benefiting from federal deregulation under his father's administration.

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New crypto regulations likely to be big favor to the Trump family, industry insiders say

Regulators narrow securities definitions – a shift that could benefit Trump family’s crypto projects

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Lawmakers seek to embed financial services rules into legislation - Roll Call

House Republicans are working on bills to give financial regulations more durability by embedding them into law.

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