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Financial Regulation News 20 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

Deutsche Börse’s 360T taps Bitpanda for MiCA crypto trading as BaFin scrutiny lingers

Deutsche Börse’s 360T taps Bitpanda for MiCA crypto trading as BaFin scrutiny lingers

Deutsche Börse’s 360T and Austria’s Bitpanda have linked 3DX with Bitpanda’s crypto services for institutional clients under EU MiCAR rules. The move comes as Bitpanda faces scrutiny over BaFin audit findings and internal compliance issues at its German branch. Bitpanda says the partnership will improve pricing and speed for banks adding crypto.
5 February 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock slides 3% as Epstein-linked scrutiny, bond sale and jobs data loom

Goldman Sachs stock slides 3% as Epstein-linked scrutiny, bond sale and jobs data loom

Goldman Sachs shares fell 2.7% to about $913 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Reuters linked its general counsel to Jeffrey Epstein in newly released documents. Trading volume surged above 3.6 million shares. Investors await the delayed U.S. January jobs report, now set for Feb. 11. Goldman disclosed a $2.5 billion subordinated debt issuance maturing in 2041.
5 February 2026
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Atossa Therapeutics (ATOS) enters reverse-split Monday as Nasdaq compliance clock tightens

Atossa Therapeutics (ATOS) enters reverse-split Monday as Nasdaq compliance clock tightens

Atossa Therapeutics will enact a 1-for-15 reverse stock split Monday, after shares closed Friday at $0.565, down 6%. The move aims to lift the price above Nasdaq’s $1 minimum ahead of a Feb. 17 compliance deadline. Shares will trade under a new CUSIP and fractional shares will be paid out in cash. Options contracts will be adjusted to reflect the split.
2 February 2026
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UnitedHealth stock slips after-hours as PBM fee disclosure rule adds fresh pressure on UNH

UnitedHealth stock slips after-hours as PBM fee disclosure rule adds fresh pressure on UNH

UnitedHealth shares fell 0.6% to $292.29 in after-hours trading Thursday after the U.S. Labor Department proposed new disclosure rules for pharmacy benefit managers. The proposal would require PBMs to reveal fee and compensation details. Investors are also closely watching upcoming Medicare Advantage rate decisions. Related health insurer stocks showed mixed movement late Thursday.
30 January 2026
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UK FCA launches sweeping AI review for retail finance, sets Feb 24 deadline

UK FCA launches sweeping AI review for retail finance, sets Feb 24 deadline

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority launched the “Mills Review” to examine how advanced AI could reshape retail financial services, with responses due by Feb. 24 and recommendations expected by summer 2026. The FCA ruled out AI-specific rules for now, despite criticism from MPs over regulatory delays and concerns about risks such as AI-driven fraud and algorithmic bias.
28 January 2026
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BigBear.ai (BBAI) stock flat after SEC filing delays share vote again; CargoSeer deal in focus

BigBear.ai (BBAI) stock flat after SEC filing delays share vote again; CargoSeer deal in focus

BigBear.ai delayed its shareholder vote on doubling authorized common stock to Feb. 18, with voting open through Feb. 17, according to an SEC filing. Shares slipped 0.1% to $5.93 Friday after the announcement. The company also disclosed it acquired specific CargoSeer cargo inspection technologies; terms were not released. Pomerantz Law Firm said it is investigating claims on behalf of BigBear.ai investors.
23 January 2026
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Costco stock price slips after hours as SEC filing shows ‘greenwashing’ audit proposal fails

Costco stock price slips after hours as SEC filing shows ‘greenwashing’ audit proposal fails

Costco shares fell about 0.7% to $976.17 in after-hours trading Thursday after an SEC filing showed shareholders rejected a proposal for a climate “greenwashing” audit. All director nominees were re-elected, and a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share was announced. Investors are watching for January sales figures on Feb. 4 and the March 5 earnings call.
23 January 2026
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IRS shake-up hits days before 2026 tax season as Bisignano taps Hunter Biden whistleblowers

IRS shake-up hits days before 2026 tax season as Bisignano taps Hunter Biden whistleblowers

IRS chief Frank Bisignano named Gary Shapley deputy chief of Criminal Investigation and Joseph Ziegler chief of internal consulting days before the 2026 tax filing season. The agency faces new tax rules, a 26% workforce drop, and expects 164 million returns. Guy Ficco will retire, with Jarod Koopman set to replace him. The IRS is expanding digital processing and hiring private contractors for paper returns.
21 January 2026
Temu owner PDD stock jumps premarket after China tax fine, but probe fears linger

Temu owner PDD stock jumps premarket after China tax fine, but probe fears linger

PDD Holdings’ U.S.-listed shares rose nearly 6% in premarket trading Wednesday after Chinese state media reported a 100,000 yuan ($14,359) tax fine against a Shanghai subsidiary. The penalty follows a broader regulatory investigation, with over 100 officials recently visiting PDD’s offices. Shares last traded near $110.88, up from Tuesday’s $104.46 close. Investors remain alert for further regulatory action.
21 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock price slides as credit-card rate cap deadline weighs on banks

Morgan Stanley stock price slides as credit-card rate cap deadline weighs on banks

Morgan Stanley shares fell 3.5% to $182.53 Tuesday afternoon as U.S. bank stocks slid on concerns over a proposed 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The S&P 500 Banks index dropped 1.2%. The White House has not detailed how the cap would be enforced. Broader markets also declined after President Trump threatened new trade action against Europe.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

7 February 2026
Anglo American shares closed down 0.75% at 3,435 pence Friday after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” and raised its price target to 3,600 pence. Anglo cut its 2026 copper production guidance and warned of continued weakness at De Beers. The company expects $200 million in charges tied to its Chile copper operations in the second half of 2025.
Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
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