The decision could make bitcoin a major part of more investing portfolios. But after bitcoin, the SEC is likely to move slowly on approving other crypto-tied ETFs.

After more than a decade of opposition, the Securities and Exchange Commission has given the green light.

The broker-dealer industry's self-regulator warns of risks also related to cryptocurrencies and off-channel communications.

Crypto insiders expect the SEC to announce several key decisions on Jan. 10, which could determine the future of the proposed spot-backed ETF.

Grayscale Investments, the cryptocurrency-trust manager vying for U.S. approval to convert the world's biggest bitcoin trust into an exchange-traded fund, says Silbert has resigned as its chairman. He heads a related company that is the subject of lawsuits by U.S. regulators.

It's cheers for pro bono advisors and people working to diversify the industry, and jeers for planners who defraud the elderly and big firms that let their regulatory responsibilities slip.

The IRS is forming a centralized oversight strategy for digital assets, but implementing it has been frustrated by delays in the regulatory approval process.

Electronic messaging, Reg BI, crypto and fraud all appeared at the top of regulators' agenda this past year.

During this timely web seminar, our research and editorial teams shares highlights of the findings including how advisors plan to adjust their go-to-market strategies in the coming year.

U.S. officials will take money away from victims of the fraud-tainted crypto firm unless a judge rejects the government's demand for $24 billion in unpaid taxes, the bankrupt company said.

The Internal Revenue Service crime unit that played a leading role in the Binance Holdings Ltd. probe is seeing a surge in cases involving crypto-related tax evasion.

The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation unit identified $37.1 billion in tax and financial crimes in fiscal year 2023, exceeding the previous year.

Amid industry crackdown, some say they are beginning to see a way forward for digital asset firms that want to stay on the right side of the law.

Traders betting that regulators will approve a U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund sooner rather than later have all but evaporated a once-gargantuan discount on the world's biggest crypto fund.

Touted as crypto's big breakthrough on Wall Street, the imminent arrival of Bitcoin ETFs may open digital-currency investing to the institutional and retail masses.

Among other things, they may unintentionally snare mutual funds, an expert testifies.

The Wall Street regulator shows strong interest in preventing relatively new forms of technology from being misused in ways that can harm investors.

Chairman Gary Gensler draws attention to high-profile cases over WhatsApp and other messenger communications as well as the need for crypto regulation.

Regulators promise to pay special attention to how firms are using technology to not only guide investments but also to protect client data.

Proponents expect crypto to gain legitimacy and come to clients at lower costs if the SEC signs off as it's expected to do.