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BRAEDEN ANDERSON
Braeden is one of the top securities lawyers in the country and was recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the Financial Services Regulation Law and Securities Regulation categories. This honor is awarded to only the top 2% of attorneys in the United States and is based on a comprehensive peer-review survey.
Braeden helped lead Gesmer Updegrove to recognition in The Legal 500 United States for Corporate Investigations & White Collar Crime, Tier 3, and Finance: Fintech, Tier 4.
Braeden is active in the U.S. securities enforcement community through Securities Docket, where he has served on the 2025 and 2026 Advisory Boards and contributed video commentary through the Weekly Update.
Braeden was named the #1 United States author in FinTech in Mondaq’s Spring 2025 Thought Leadership Awards, reflecting the national reach and influence of his writing on fintech, securities regulation, and digital asset policy.
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Court Grants Coinbase’s Motion for Interlocutory Appeal, Stays SEC Litigation
In a pivotal development for the cryptocurrency industry, Coinbase Inc. has successfully secured the right to pursue an interlocutory appeal in its ongoing legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This rare legal maneuver allows the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange to challenge a critical issue in the case before the litigation proceeds further.
Operation Chokepoint 2.0: Regulatory Overreach and the Battle for Crypto’s Future
In the wake of newly uncovered Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, the debate over “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” has escalated to a fever pitch.
The SEC’s $10 Billion Dilemma: The Challenges of Collecting Financial Penalties
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has long been heralded as a vigilant enforcer of securities laws, imposing billions of dollars in penalties on violators each year. However, a recent Wall Street Journal report reveals a sobering reality: over the past decade, the SEC has written off nearly $10 billion in fines it was unable to collect. This highlights the significant hurdles the agency faces in enforcing financial sanctions, particularly against individuals and entities adept at evading payment.
Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Obligations Reinstated with New Deadlines
On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted the U.S. government’s request for an emergency stay, effectively reinstating enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The stay lifts a nationwide preliminary injunction issued earlier this month by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, which had temporarily blocked CTA compliance requirements and paused the January 1, 2025, reporting deadline.