Securities and Exchange Commission

ETF Upside

Liquid Staking Crypto Isn’t a Securities Issue, SEC Says

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The agency declared it is hands-off for liquid staking in some cases, which could eventually help crypto ETFs benefit from proof-of-stake.

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ETF Upside

SEC, Congress Want Regulations to Oversee AI Experiments

Financial services firms could test uses for AI in “regulatory sandboxes,” according to legislation introduced last week.

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ETF Upside

SEC Is Now All In On Crypto. What’s Next?

The agency approved in-kind redemptions for spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs last week, but the move may just the beginning for Atkins’ SEC.

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ETF Upside

Crypto ETFs Get Major Relief From SEC

Bitcoin, Ether and other crypto ETFs are no longer limited to cash transactions — they can use in-kind creation and redemption.

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Blockchain

Stablecoins Are Here to Stay. Who Stands to Gain From Them?

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Companies that have been waiting on the crypto sidelines are likely about to jump in the game following the passage of the GENIUS Act.

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ETF Upside

Why the SEC Delayed In-Kind Redemptions for Crypto ETFs

It may be only a matter of time before the Securities and Exchange Commission lets crypto ETFs redeem their digital assets in kind.

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Advisor Upside

Record RIA Growth Is Great. Here’s the Catch

Investment Adviser Industry report shows where and how the advice industry is evolving.

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ETF Upside

What’s Inside the SEC’s Latest Crypto ETF Guidance

The agency’s new guidelines focus on disclosures around price fluctuations and market manipulation, among other common concerns.

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Advisor Upside

Advisors Scrutinize Bill to Ease Rules for Accredited Investors

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The proposal is designed to give a larger swath of investors access to private offerings.

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ETF Upside

SEC ‘Housecleaning’ Collides with Shifting Regulatory Priorities

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The SEC may walk back accredited investor standards and press forward on crypto regulation with a much smaller staff.

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