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DOL moves to democratize access to alts in 401(k)s
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
DOL moves to democratize access to alts in 401(k)s
New DOL proposal clarifies private market access to 401(k)s, providing fiduciaries a process-based safe harbor for alternatives. Meanwhile, states contemplate QSBS decoupling and court rulings increase liability for Big Tech platform design harms.
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AI policy takes shape in Washington
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
AI policy takes shape in Washington
The White House unveils a national AI policy focusing on federal preemption, while the SEC and CFTC release a landmark crypto taxonomy. Plus, California suspends its VC reporting mandate pending further industry-led rulemaking.
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SEC outlines policy priorities to boost VC ecosystem
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
SEC outlines policy priorities to boost VC ecosystem
SEC & CFTC announce new model to harmonize oversight efforts. SBIR/STTR reauthorization expected to make President's desk, and the CFTC signals new rules for prediction markets.
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Carta discusses access to capital, INVEST Act at SEC Small Business Forum
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
Carta discusses access to capital, INVEST Act at SEC Small Business Forum
Carta advocates for the INVEST Act at the SEC's annual forum, retail access to private markets gains momentum with guardrails, and AI's economic consequences fuel the policy debate.
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When AI becomes industrial policy
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
When AI becomes industrial policy
Trump’s SOTU addresses housing and retirement as the Pentagon blocks Anthropic over AI guardrails. Meanwhile, Carta Policy joins SEC and House leaders to advocate for the INVEST Act to modernize and democratize access to U.S. capital markets.
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Private credit pressures and policy implications
Policy Newsletter
February 2026
Private credit pressures and policy implications
Blue Owl’s redemption halt signals liquidity risks in retail private credit, while the SEC previews "Project Crypto" safe harbors. Plus, NIST sets AI standards, SCOTUS blocks global tariffs, and the FTC defends expanded HSR merger filings.
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Atkins backs capital formation priorities to expand access to private capital
Policy Newsletter
February 2026
Atkins backs capital formation priorities to expand access to private capital
SEC Chair highlights capital access reforms in congressional testimony. Meanwhile, Carta joins SEC Small Business Forum and private credit faces inflection point as AI disruption continues.
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AI’s inflection point and what it means for policy
Policy Newsletter
February 2026
AI’s inflection point and what it means for policy
Treasury Secretary Bessent champions a pro-growth agenda in FSOC testimony, the SEC signals an engagement-first approach to AI adoption for funds, and markets respond to AI-driven disruption, shaping the tech policy landscape.
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Unpacking the latest on the Senate Ag vote and CLARITY Act
Policy Newsletter
February 2026
Unpacking the latest on the Senate Ag vote and CLARITY Act
Senate Ag advances its crypto market structure bill, the SEC clarifies tokenization rules, and bipartisan negotiations continue on the CLARITY Act as regulatory priorities shift toward on-chain infrastructure and digital asset oversight.
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Senate prepares to move on crypto while government shutdown threat looms
Policy Newsletter
January 2026
Senate prepares to move on crypto while government shutdown threat looms
Senate Ag advances crypto market structure bill without bipartisan support, Trump makes affordability pitch at Davos, California launches VC diversity site, and AI risks spark urgent calls for federal action.
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Admin eyes 401(k) to boost homeownership while prepping to expand investment in alts
Policy Newsletter
January 2026
Admin eyes 401(k) to boost homeownership while prepping to expand investment in alts
The White House eyes 401(k) withdrawals to support homeownership as regulators move to expand retail access to alts, Senate crypto talks stall, and the SBA modernizes SBIC rules to boost capital deployment.
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Carta Policy: A year in review
Policy Newsletter
January 2026
Carta Policy: A year in review
Carta Policy recaps key 2025 wins—including tax reform and the INVEST Act—as 2026 kicks off with renewed Senate action on crypto policy, new SEC data on capital trends, and early signs of tightening access in private markets.
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