Tag: Crypto

Spot vs. Futures: Analyzing the SEC’s Dilemma in Bitcoin ETF Approvals

By: Paul Coste The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been denying applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since the Winklevoss twins’ first application in 2017, consistently reasoning that the products are not “designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices,” which is required by the Exchange Act. However, the agency does not… Read More Spot vs. Futures: Analyzing the SEC’s Dilemma in Bitcoin ETF Approvals

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Will the International Monetary Fund Seek to Ban Crypto?

By: Aleksandra Conway Silina During the last G-20 meeting, member countries discussed the future of crypto.  International Monetary Fund (“IMF”) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, mentioned that “[w]e have to differentiate between central bank digital currencies that are backed by the state and stable coins, and crypto assets that are privately issued.”  She also added that… Read More Will the International Monetary Fund Seek to Ban Crypto?

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Coinbase Reaches Settlement with NYDFS Over Inadequate Compliance Program

By: Casey Reilly The market value of digital assets, specifically cryptocurrencies, is valued in the trillions of dollars and steadily continues to grow.  In 2021, the market capitalization of digital assets jumped from $1.95 trillion to $2.14 trillion in a one-month span.  Digital assets are transforming the roles of financial markets and commerce around the… Read More Coinbase Reaches Settlement with NYDFS Over Inadequate Compliance Program

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Penniless and Partnerless: Cryptocurrency Romance Scams Target Younger, Tech-Savvy Victims

By: Kendall Casey Picture this: you meet someone on a dating app, develop a relationship, and then they ask, “Can I teach you to invest in crypto?”  Naturally, you want to know more about what they are interested in, so it sounds like a great idea when they suggest investing to start a future together. … Read More Penniless and Partnerless: Cryptocurrency Romance Scams Target Younger, Tech-Savvy Victims

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