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Regulate crypto? Sure. But how? 

by Lily Jamali
Jul 14, 2023
Both regulators and crypto bros cheer a ruling on Ripple Labs. Many call the regulatory framework governing digital assets outmoded.
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What's behind the SEC lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jun 6, 2023
Are cryptocurrencies securities like stocks and bonds? There isn't consensus, but the answer would make a huge difference to the crypto industry.
The SEC is accusing crypto exchange Coinbase of trading cryptocurrencies that the agency says should be registered as securities.
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SEC suit against crypto exchanges is latest effort to regulate a largely unregulated industry

by Kimberly Adams
Jan 13, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission is suing Gemini Trust Company and Genesis Global Capital for selling allegedly unregistered securities.
Absent more comprehensive regulations, the Securities and Exchange Commission is enforcing laws not specifically designed for crypto.
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Commission-free stock trading has spurred retail investors. But its days might be numbered.

by Justin Ho
Jun 22, 2022
The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission has taken aim at the commission-free business model.
A large part of the boom in retail stock trading has been fueled by the advent of no-commission stock trading.
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Crypto's growth spawns a Washington debate: Who should regulate it?

by Lily Jamali
Jun 8, 2022
A bill would put the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in charge. Some consumer advocates back the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has more people to oversee cryptocurrency than the smaller Commodity Futures Trading Commission, but other factors are involved.
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The SEC is set to propose changes to stock market operations

by David Brancaccio , Alex Schroeder and Erika Soderstrom
Jun 8, 2022
What some of the possible changes could mean for investors.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 20, 2020 in New York City. Changes to the market that seem to target market efficiency are in the works.
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Proposed bitcoin ETFs spotlight debate over rules governing crypto

by Lily Jamali
Mar 22, 2022
SEC delays decision on allowing exchange-traded funds. It has to make big calls on digital currencies, whether it wants to or not.
The SEC is spending a lot of time figuring out how to deal with cryptocurrencies.
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How do you calculate a company's carbon footprint? The SEC is figuring that out.

by Lily Jamali
Jan 19, 2022
Emissions by a company's suppliers and customers could count towards the total.
The SEC may soon require companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions. Whether they'll also include emissions from suppliers — usually a larger proportion of emissions — is unclear.
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GameStop shares back up after Robinhood relaxes restrictions

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo , Nancy Marshall-Genzer , Rose Conlon and Alex Schroeder
Jan 29, 2021
After shares of the video game retailer closed down 44% Thursday, they were up about 80% at market open Friday.
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With Bitcoin's popularity increasing, what new regulations will we see?

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Jan 15, 2021
Those looking to dip their toes into Bitcoin expect the same regulatory clarity and protections that come with traditional assets.
Financial advisers and professional money managers generally haven't been able to add Bitcoin to the portfolios they manage.
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