On May 23, 2024, the SEC approved exchange rule changes that will allow the listing and trading of a number of spot Ether exchange-traded products (ETPs). Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization after Bitcoin. The decision follows the SEC’s recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETPs in January 2024, as previously summarized here. Continue Reading SEC Approves Exchange Listings for Spot Ether ETPs
On May 21, 2024, the SEC announced the settlement of administrative proceedings brought against a dually-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser for its alleged failure to address conflicts of interest in compliance with Rule 15l-1(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Regulation Best Interest) and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.Continue Reading SEC Settles Charges Against Dually-Registered Broker-Dealer and Adviser for Alleged Failure to Address Conflicts of Interest