Investments
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.
SEC
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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.
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.
Regulation
Former U.S. official criticizes SEC crypto regulations
Brian Brooks during a U.S. hearing criticized SEC’s regulation of the crypto industry.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Regulation
Coinbase cancels lending product due to SEC threat
Coinbase has announced plans to discontinue its Lend product after being pressured by the SEC.
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
