Bitcoin

The product, which allows investors to purchase virtual currencies on their exchange, hits the market at a low point for bitcoin.

Chairman Jay Clayton said he remains worried that cryptocurrency can be too easily stolen or manipulated on exchanges.

The new platform will support bitcoin and Ether early next year and offer over-the-counter trade execution and order routing.

Love or hate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Ric Edelman says advisors still must prepare to help clients invest in a "cashless future."

"It’s still a very sketchy area," one accounting professional says.

Some unresolved issues haven’t received as much attention as those related to federal securities laws.

The lack of guidance from the IRS makes it a daunting task.

As the IRS steps up its scrutiny of virtual currency, reporting the transactions correctly is essential.

Given the steep rise in the price and use of virtual currencies, expect clients to have questions.

Those hoping that Bitcoin's 10-year anniversary would be much sweeter than Lehman's have been proven wrong.