These deadlines were expected, as the SEC has traditionally taken the full 240 days to make a final decision. However, the threat of a looming shutdown seems to have pushed its interim decision up to Tuesday. Normally, the SEC waits until a few days prior to the deadline. In 2019, during the last shutdown, the SEC asked an applicant to withdraw its filing entirely.
BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy Charge
In a statement, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said, "Today’s result shows how the Justice Department, working with international partners,...