Ethereum’s shift from proof of work to proof of stake may cause the Securities and Exchange Commission to take a closer look at regulating the cryptocurrency as a security, Chair Gary Gensler hinted o...
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SEC could facilitate ‘different set of disclosures’ for crypto, Gensler says
The Securities and Exchange Commission could facilitate “a different set of disclosures” for crypto securities, SEC Chair Gary Gensler told Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) on Thursday. “The entrepreneurs...
Multiple crypto regulators could ‘undermine’ securities rules
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler cautioned that multiple federal agencies overseeing securities could “undermine” market regulation, during a regular oversight hearing of his agen...
‘We’re not giving crypto a pass,’ says SEC’s enforcement chief
The Securities and Exchange Commission is going to continue to aggressively pursue enforcement actions against crypto companies, its lead enforcer told a legal conference in Washington on Sept. 9. &#...
SEC has been ‘clear’ on cryptocurrencies
Gary Gensler is not backing down from the crypto industry. “Of the nearly 10,000 tokens in the crypto market, I believe the vast majority are securities,” Gensler said, reiterating the SEC’s st...
SEC v. Ripple battle spills over into WSJ op-ed pages
The battle between crypto firm Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved into a new venue of sorts. Early last week, SEC Chair Gary Gensler wrote an op-ed for the Wall Street ...
Impact investing opportunities with Vanguard despite ESG concerns
It’s a fund looking to make money from green investing. The inclusive, actively managed Vanguard Baillie Gifford Global Positive Impact Stock Fund (VBPIX) is an environmental, social and governa...
SEC could tailor disclosures for crypto firms
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could tailor disclosures to suit crypto companies, Chair Gary Gensler said Thursday, offering new insight into the commission’s future rulemaking. “I...
SEC unveils rules to prevent misleading claims by ESG funds
Gary Gensler, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at the SEC headquarters in Washington, on July 22, 2021. Melissa Lyttle/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Securities and Exchange Commiss...
SEC adds to cryptocurrency regulation staff
Gary Gensler Simon Dawson | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Tuesday that it will almost double its staff responsible for protecting investors in cryptocurrenc...
No Need To Rush Your First Crypto Investment
Crypto Photo: trustetc.com Institutional clients traded $1.14 trillion worth of cryptocurrencies on Coinbase in 2021, more than twice the $535 billion of retail investors, according to the Wall Street...
20% of my portfolio is in crypto
Celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary told CNBC on Friday that one-fifth of his investment holdings are tied up in cryptocurrencies and companies operating in the nascent digital asset industry. R...
New SEC short sale rules would force investors to submit updates each month
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee oversight hearing on the SEC on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sep...
Regulation By Enforcement And Crypto Assets
Crypto businesses are worried about SEC’s recent plans to expand oversight to digital assets, which might currently trade outside its supervision. This concern also results from the fact that regulato...
Probes, executive upheaval continue to tank SPAC-backed EV start-ups
Electric Last Mile Solutions CEO James Taylor wanted to separate his electric vehicle company by staying out of controversies that had engulfed many of his competitors. “We have no lawsuits; no ...
SEC’s Gensler warns investors about frequent trades on brokerage apps
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler on Wednesday issued a warning to retail investors who use commission-free brokerage apps to buy and sell stocks. In an interview with CNBC’s...
SEC eyes new disclosure deadlines for hedge funds building big stakes
Gary Gensler, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 14...
Calls For New SPAC Rules And Hints At PSLRA Change
For months, the SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has expressed concern over the meteoric rise of SPACs and has dropped teasers about stepped-up enforcement to come. Now, the time for the main event is almost...
The $2 Trillion Cryptocurrency Market Is Drawing Interest From Investors, Scrutiny From U.S. Regulators
WASHINGTON—As cryptocurrencies go mainstream, prices for bitcoin and other digital tokens are often displayed on cable-news tickers and finance apps as though they were just like regular stocks, bonds...