The position of Vice Chair for Supervision was created to ensure that the Fed is prioritizing the protection of Main Street Americans. Unfortunately, Governor Bowman has been advocating for policies that favor the most dangerous #WallStreet megabanks, rather than Main Street. bit.ly/4jnNdDz

New @bettermarkets.bsky.social analysis: #Trump’s whiplash #tariff policies are shaking market confidence, threatening everything from Treasury markets to home loans. It’s not just trade—it’s your wallet, your retirement, and job. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/cha...

Chaotic Tariff Policy Puts Main Street, Consumers, and Financial Markets at Risk | Better Markets

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Amanda Fischer, Policy Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO), issued the following statement on the release of a fact sheet detailing the impacts and potential impacts of the Tru...

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In a Hill op-ed, @denniskelleher.bsky.social explains that supporting bipartisan commissions and independent agencies is crucial for ensuring predictable, informed policies and strong decision-making. Trump’s moves to break with this precedent are unwise and dangerous. thehill.com/opinion/5217...

Preserve bipartisan independent agencies to serve all Americans

President Trump’s decision to fire the two Democratic commissioners at the FTC without cause has raised concerns about the potential for political control of independent agencies, which have …

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The #SEC's guidance on #MemeCoins is troubling—by treating them as 'collectibles,' it leaves retail investors unprotected against pump-and-dump schemes that mirror traditional fraud. Protecting investors should always come first. @benschiffrin.bsky.social #substack bit.ly/43QEoOn

The SEC Leaves Meme Coin Investors to Fend for Themselves

By Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy

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One of our serious concerns about the #PaulAtkins nomination for #SEC Chair is his time as lobbyist, where he represented innumerable financial firms with substantial business matters before the agency. Learn more in our brief: bit.ly/4iM4LJU

In a @barrons.com op-ed, @denniskelleher.bsky.social explains #Trump's "strategic #crypto reserve" plan is a risky gamble, lacking economic logic and putting #taxpayer dollars at risk. Instead of speculation, we need effective regulation to protect #MainSteet. www.barrons.com/articles/str...

Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Is Needless and Risky

Americans have a lot to lose from a strategic crypto reserve, Dennis Kelleher writes in a guest commentary.

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In a Barron's op-ed, @denniskelleher.bsky.social, explains that President #Trump's proposal for a "strategic #crypto reserve" is a concerning move that could put taxpayer dollars at risk. The plan lacks economic logic and offers no real benefits to #MainStreet. bit.ly/4kWbKkR

The #crypto industry spent $200+ million in campaign contributions during the 2024 election to buy enough political influence to get important SEC crypto cases stopped. That strategy is paying off at the expense of investors and Main Street Americans.

The #SEC is scaling back its #cryptocurrency enforcement unit. Why does this matter? Because crime pervades the #crypto industry. Read more in an @latimes.com op-ed by our @benschiffrin.bsky.social. #LATimes #ransomware #crime #enforcement www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

The #SEC's hands-off approach to #memecoins ‘sends a horrible message’ and leaves investors exposed to excessive risks, says our @denniskelleher.bsky.social in @mattgoldstein26.bsky.social's piece on #CarolineCrenshaw's opposition to the agency's reckless actions. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/b...

The SEC Has a Lone Democrat, Caroline Crenshaw

Caroline Crenshaw, the lone Democratic commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission, is offering dissenting views at the regulatory agency reshaped by President Trump.

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2 years ago TODAY, #SiliconValleyBank failed. The ensuing crisis directly cost Americans more than $40 billion in bailouts. Unfortunately, few of those causes have been addressed. Read our new report to help understand the crisis and how to ensure it never happens again. #SVB bit.ly/4i3mmwq

Our webinar on the 2023 regional banking crisis and what we can do to prevent another crash is LIVE- join here: bit.ly/43ahUaA

In our new report, @shaynaolesiuk.bsky.social examines the consequences of the 2023 regional banking crisis and the steps needed to prevent another crash in the future. Read here: bit.ly/4i3mmwq

Excited to get to work with a talented team of policy experts. Finance should serve working families, not vice versa.

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Thrilled to have @amandalfischer.bsky.social join Better Markets as Policy Director & COO! Amanda's experience, expertise and commitment to an economy that works for all Americans and a financial system that supports the real productive economy make her an ideal fit for this role. bit.ly/3XouNtK

Don't miss our webinar this Thursday with Director of Banking Policy, @shaynaolesiuk.bsky.social, and expert speakers Kathryn Judge and @jeremykress.bsky.social on the anniversary of the 2023 banking crisis. Register here! bit.ly/43ahUaA

Thrilled to have @amandalfischer.bsky.social join Better Markets as Policy Director & COO! Amanda's experience, expertise and commitment to an economy that works for all Americans and a financial system that supports the real productive economy make her an ideal fit for this role. bit.ly/3XouNtK

David Yaffe-Belany of the @nytimes.com sheds light on and #SEC's retreat from holding #crypto accountable. @denniskelleher.bsky.social explains this “shreds the #SEC's credibility, integrity, and reputation." www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/t...

Under Trump, U.S. Dismantles Crypto Crackdown

Going case by case, regulators have halted investigations and withdrawn or paused lawsuits against top crypto companies and their executives.

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Please be sure to join our Director of Banking Policy, @shaynaolesiuk.bsky.social, and expert speakers Kathryn Judge and @jeremykress.bsky.social as we mark the 2 year anniversary of the 2023 banking crisis. Register here: bit.ly/43ahUaA

At 2pm @warren.senate.gov will convene a forum to investigate the #Trump-#Musk efforts to eliminate the #CFPB - an agency that has returned over $21 billion to families scammed by financial institutions. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/s8iNPld...

Senate Banking Democrats Investigate Trump-Musk Attack on American Consumers

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.@denniskelleher.bsky.social tells @declanharty.bsky.social of @politico.com "The #SEC used to enforce the law without fear or favor but is now favoring the #crypto industry and fearing billionaire crypto kingpins who are publicly belittling the agency." www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

Coinbase says SEC agrees to toss lawsuit, signaling end of crypto battle

Filed in the aftermath of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX collapse, the case was widely seen to be the biggest legal fight in crypto.

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The #SEC’s unilateral surrender in its lawsuit against Coinbase is a historic mistake that endangers investors, markets, and financial stability. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/sec...

SEC Surrender in the Coinbase Crypto Lawsuit Marks the Demise of the SEC and Threatens Investors and an Economic Catastrophe | Better Markets

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Dennis Kelleher, President, CEO, and Co-founder, issued the following statement in response to reports that the SEC is dropping its lawsuit against Coinbase: “The SEC, the cop on the...

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Americans are increasingly losing their savings to what are called ‘pig butchering’ scams. These scams involve online criminals who use fictitious profiles to lure their victims into fake romances and then steal their money by convincing them to invest in #crypto. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/cry...

@denniskelleher.bsky.social spoke to CBS News about the importance of #CFBP consumer protection: ~$20 billion returned to ripped-off Americans in just 14 years! Billionaires like Musk don't need help fighting giant Wall St financial firms, but Main St Americans do! bettermarkets.org/analysis/def...

With #ValentinesDay approaching, many Americans may be searching for love online. Most of these individuals probably don’t expect that online dating could lead them to a cryptocurrency scam. Unfortunately, that is often exactly what happens. Learn more in our new fact sheet: bit.ly/3WU7GHy

Crypto Crimes of the Heart | Better Markets

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy, issued the following statement in connection with Better Markets’ new Fact Sheet, “Crypto Crimes of the Heart”: “With Valentine’s Da...

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The crippling of the #CFPB by #Trump/#Musk is far from academic. Here are examples of the types of enforcement cases that are now in jeopardy. (1/6) #CFPB bettermarkets.org/analysis/def...

Defending the CFPB | Better Markets

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has returned nearly $20 billion to almost 200 million Americans ripped off by the financial industry since it opened its doors on July 21, 2011. As a vi...

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Trump’s firing of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra is a slap in the face of all hardworking Americans and makes clear that he is siding with the gigantic Wall Street banks and financial firms against them. Read more in our statement from @denniskelleher.bsky.social: bettermarkets.org/newsroom/tru... .

Trump’s Siding With Wall Street In Firing Consumer Protection Director Chopra Is A Slap in the Face to Hard Working Main Street Americans | Better Markets

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Dennis Kelleher, President, CEO, and Co-founder, issued the following statement on President Trump’s firing of Rohit Chopra as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (C...

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@denniskelleher.bsky.social hey thanks for doing what you’re doing with better markets and not taking the $1M FTX money for a favorable review, or lies as normal people would’ve call it.