Cryptocurrencies
Read the latest developments in cryptocurrency investing, including performance, regulation and new offerings by new and established financial firms.
Gensler's SEC Can Bring Regulatory Clarity to Digital Assets
By Chris Bellini and Kara KappThe new SEC chair recognized in his Senate confirmation hearing that Bitcoin has been deemed a commodity.
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.
April 05, 2021
Grayscale Plans to Convert Bitcoin Fund to ETFThe regulatory environment will drive the timing of the conversion, according to the firm.
April 02, 2021
Onramp Invest to Beta-Test Its Crypto Platform This MonthCEO Tyrone Ross says his company is partnering with firms including WisdomTree.
March 31, 2021
Goldman Close to Offering Bitcoin to Wealth Management ClientsPlans are to start offering digital asset investments in the second quarter, says Mary Rich, global head of digital assets.
March 31, 2021
FPA, Ric Edelman's Digital Assets Council to Educate Planners on CryptoThis strategic partnership aims to help FPA members understand digital currencies and their impact on financial plans.
March 31, 2021
SEC Charges Blockchain Firm With Unregistered Digital Asset OfferingsThe SEC's allegations "turn on whether the digital asset at issue is or is not a security — there is no allegation of fraud," said attorney Nicolas Morgan.
March 25, 2021
Fidelity Files for Bitcoin ETFThe asset management giant joins a growing list of firms hoping to launch a Bitcoin ETF.