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Ex-CFIUS head says TikTok risks remain “unacceptably unresolved”

Ex-CFIUS head says TikTok risks remain “unacceptably unresolved”

The drumbeat regarding national security risks posed by TikTok has reached a fever pitch. But according to Thomas Feddo, who served as the first-ever Assistant Secretary for Investment Security at the Treasury Department, the risks remain “unacceptably unresolved.” His insights are inside.

CFIUS signals heightened attention on bankruptcy-related transactions

CFIUS signals heightened attention on bankruptcy-related transactions

In a provocative demonstration that it scrutinizes all types of transactions, no matter their origin, CFIUS has reportedly been vetting the proposed $1 billion sale of bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital’s assets to Binance. Details, context, and why the development matters, are inside.

Top 10 takeaways from the latest CFIUS annual report to Congress

Top 10 takeaways from the latest CFIUS annual report to Congress

As we reported last week, CFIUS reviewed a record number of transactions in 2021, according to the Committee’s latest report. For additional insights, we turned to Grigore Alexandru, who broke down the DoD’s unclassified CFIUS procedures for us earlier this year. His “top 10” takeaways are inside.

Crickets from the Committee: Dealing with CFIUS radio silence

Crickets from the Committee: Dealing with CFIUS radio silence

This week, two CFIUS experts explain the Committee’s decision-making process regarding non-notified transactions. Interestingly, they note that CFIUS doesn’t always notify parties that it won’t pursue a transaction. Inside: What to do when CFIUS stops engaging, and more.