New Regulatory Proposal By SEC May Affect Bitcoin ETFs
A study has been conducted regarding the role of market makers in operating and trading ETFs over the past few years, as well as investors’ understanding of these vehicles. The SEC is taking a very close look at all exchange-traded funds, and they might impose “enhanced attention” rules. Tightened regulation of funds could be on the horizon, which, if this proposal is approved, could end up affecting all Bitcoin ETFs on the market today. SEC Chairwoman Focuses on ETFs. According to SEC Chairwoman Mary Jo White, “recent events” are forcing the hand of the institution to potentially impose....
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