Cryptocurrencies
Read the latest developments in cryptocurrency investing, including performance, regulation and new offerings by new and established financial firms.
Gary Gensler Sworn In as SEC Chairman
By Melanie WaddellSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said she hopes to work with Gensler on building a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency.
April 19, 2021
AdvisorPeak, Prime Trust Add Crypto Tools for PortfoliosAdvisorPeak users can now custody, trade and rebalance Bitcoin and other digital assets.
April 16, 2021
Why Bitcoin Bull Boneparth Is Waiting for a Crypto ETFA Bitcoin ETF would remove many obstacles to recommending the cryptocurrency to clients, the advisor says.
April 14, 2021
Coinbase Goes Public With Initial Valuation Topping $100BThe offering is a "defining moment" that paves the way for more institutional investors in crypto, an observer says.
April 14, 2021
Gensler's SEC Can Bring Regulatory Clarity to Digital AssetsThe new SEC chair recognized in his Senate confirmation hearing that Bitcoin has been deemed a commodity.
April 13, 2021
U.S. Likely Failing to Collect $1 Trillion a Year in TaxesCryptocurrency and tax evasion by the wealthy contribute to the tax gap, IRS Commissioner Rettig says.
April 06, 2021
Fidelity, Other Investment Firms Form Crypto Lobbying GroupThe Crypto Council for Innovation also includes Coinbase, Square and Paradigm.
April 06, 2021
FINRA Zooming In on Platform Outages, Suspicious Activity ReportsThe regulatory group also is looking at broker-dealer communications about digital assets in its exams, according to one executive.