SEC

Regulators concerned about retail investors’ involvement with “complex crypto products”

The federal agency is compelling its members to educate its clients about the rewards and risks attached to each investment choice.

4 years ago

Regulation

SEC plans to 10x the definition of “accredited investor”

The SEC is considering raising the threshold for who can be considered a so-called “accredited investor”. The proposed limit at $10 million would make it even harder for ordinary people to invest in startups.

4 years ago

Opinion

The U.S. already have a CBDC, just skip the “CB”

Let the private sector come up with a solution to the CBDC dilemma. Maybe you heard it before, but the U.S. already has a, or rather several, digital dollars. They’re called stablecoins, and all the U.S. government basically has to do, to leapfrog China, is to say okay.

4 years ago

Regulation

Former U.S. official criticizes SEC crypto regulations

Brian Brooks during a U.S. hearing criticized SEC’s regulation of the crypto industry.

4 years ago

Exchanges

VanEck’s Bitcoin Strategy ETF sees a slow start after issue

VanEck’s ETF on its first day recorded around $5 million in trading volume, paling against ProShare’s $1 billion and Valkyrie’s $78 million

4 years ago

Adoption

Here’s why the SEC rejected the much anticipated VanEck Bitcoin spot ETF

Despite approving a number of Bitcoin futures application last month, the SEC has rejected VanEck’s latest application for a Bitcoin spot ETF.

4 years ago

Technology

New Coinbase feature allows Bitcoin as collateral for up to $1 million cash loan

Coinbase users can borrow $1 million on the exchange using their BTC as collateral whilst paying as little as $10 monthly.

5 years ago

Trading

VanEck set to become second Bitcoin ETF in the U.S.

VanEck will become the second crypto ETF in the US as it is slated to begin trading under the XBTF ticker from next week.

5 years ago

Regulation

The US SEC is investigating crypto firm Circle over USDC product

Stablecoin issuer, Circle, has revealed that it is being investigated by the SEC.

5 years ago

Regulation

SEC extends decision on four potential Bitcoin ETFs to end of 2021

Four Bitcoin ETF applications lie in the pipeline while their approval dates sees delays.

5 years ago

Regulation

Coinbase cancels lending product due to SEC threat

Coinbase has announced plans to discontinue its Lend product after being pressured by the SEC.

5 years ago

Regulation

Gary Gensler urges crypto exchanges to register with SEC. Says investors ‘will be protected’

SEC chairman is pleading with crypto exchanges within the country to register with the commission

5 years ago