The SEC Releases Compliance Notice on Future Crypto Regulations
As the traditional financial world begins its mainstream adoption of crypto assets, the process of legitimizing digital assets as financial products pose myriad of risks and regulatory challenges. Breaking Down the SEC’s Future Crypto Regulations Today, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released an 8-page document that details the framework in which the agency will examine digital asset investments. Demanding regulatory compliance across areas ranging from custody, bookkeeping, registration requirements to conflicts of interest […]
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