financial regulation

UK Financial Watchdog Considers Lifting Ban on Crypto ETPs for Retail Investors

UK Financial Watchdog Considers Lifting Ban on Crypto ETPs for Retail Investors

In the United Kingdom, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering whether to end its prohibition on crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). This is what the proposed amendment to UK regulation would do for retail investors. This decision marks a new direction for the UK’s approach to regulation of the rapidly...

BlackRock & SEC: Staking ETFs & Tokenization Future?

BlackRock & SEC: Staking ETFs & Tokenization Future?

BlackRock, the world’s largest investment manager, is currently having extensive conversations with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We spoke with them about their efforts to help shape the still-evolving landscape of digital assets. These discussions, particularly those concerning Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) with staking capabilities and the broader implications...

Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Ends Risks Remain for Altcoin Investors

Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Ends Risks Remain for Altcoin Investors

The Fed finally blinked. We consider the unwinding of “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” to be a major victory. These rules effectively cut off all access to the banking system for crypto businesses and spawned a compliance nightmare. Don't uncork the champagne just yet, especially if you're playing the altcoin game. This...