Regulators Probe Firms for Unusual Trading Before Crypto Treasury News

Regulators Probe Firms for Unusual Trading Before Crypto Treasury News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) have reportedly launched investigations into suspicious trading patterns. This scrutiny targets the shares of companies that announced plans to adopt crypto treasury strategies, following unusual market activity observed in the days leading up to these public disclosures. SEC, FINRA Intensify Scrutiny on Crypto-Related Trading Recent reports by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) indicate that financial regulators are actively engaging with a significant number of companies that have embraced Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) strategies. This outreach stems from a noticeable surge in trading activity and stock price volatility occurring just before these companies officially revealed their intentions to integrate cryptocurrencies into their corporate treasuries. Sources familiar with these regulatory moves told the WSJ that both the SEC and FINRA have been meticulously examining these peculiar …