SEC Financial News

29.01 / 15:25

Provident ETF SEC Platform security Bitcoin social US SEC chair denies a Bitcoin ETF has been approved, says account on X was hacked

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Tuesday that a post sent from the agency's account on the social media platform X announcing the approval of a long-awaited bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) was "unauthorised," and that the agency's account was hacked.

27.01 / 01:05

Binance SEC Binance.us Binance and SEC Clash Over Evidence Production and Witness Depositions in Ongoing Legal Battle

The legal battle between Binance and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to intensify as court documents shed light on the clash over evidence production and witness depositions in the SEC’s case against the leading cryptocurrency exchange.

26.01 / 06:50

Ethereum SEC spot ETH ETF US SEC Delays Grayscale’s Spot ETH ETF Application

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed its decision on an application by crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments to convert its Ethereum trust product into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Thursday, as per a Reuters reported.

25.01 / 18:47

SEC Bitcoin Etf ethereum etf SEC Chair Gensler Tempers Enthusiasm Over Ethereum ETF Applications

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has downplayed the possibility of Ethereum ETF applications being approved in the near future.

25.01 / 14:05

UPS Cooper SEC Action Research reports SEC crypto-related enforcements grew exponentially in 2023

Regulatory concerns about cryptocurrency assets – as highlighted by Finra this week – are translating to a record number of enforcement actions by the SEC, according to a new report.

25.01 / 11:53

Booking SEC CEO Platform Trade reports Financial Stifel Financial hits new high in client assets

Stifel Financial Corp. reported Wednesday morning that its wealth management franchise ended last year with a flourish, hitting a new high in client assets under management at $444 billion at the end of last month, a year-over-year increase of 14 percent.

25.01 / 06:51

markets SEC Action Bitcoin show reports Crypto-Linked Violations Rack Up $2.8B in SEC Fines in 2023

A Cornerstone Research report published Wednesday showed that crypto fines against digital asset market participants hit $2.89b by the end of 2023.

25.01 / 06:51

SEC BlackRock ethereum etf SEC Postpones Decision on BlackRock’s Spot Ethereum ETF to March

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its decision on BlackRock’s spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) application to March.

24.01 / 21:11

Ethereum ETF SEC security Bitcoin Courts Interviews “We Squandered a Decade of Opportunities To Do Our Job,” SEC Commisioner Says

The Commissioner of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Hester Peirce, seemed to express remorse over the federal agency’s handling of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals in a recent interview.

24.01 / 19:27

markets UPS IPO Provident Target SEC information SEC approves tougher rules for blank-check deals

Wall Street’s main regulator is demanding more investor protections for deals involving special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, tightening rules on a once-popular pathway for taking firms public.

24.01 / 18:15

UPS ETF SEC Trade Bitcoin country Who's afraid of cryptocurrency?

SEC) in the US flagged off 11 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on spot price of bitcoin earlier this month, many hoped that it may not be long before India joined the party. RBI has been maintaining that cryptos have no intrinsic value. Of course, that view is restricted to its role as a currency, not the blockchain technology that drives its use as an exchange of value. Why does crypto not qualify as currency? Because its nature disqualifies it to be treated as one.

24.01 / 13:55

Ethereum ETF SEC security VanEck Bitcoin Spot ETFs Goldman’s Digital Assets Chief Bets on Spot Ether ETFs Getting the Thumbs Up

Mathew McDermott, the head of digital assets at Goldman Sachs, stated on Tuesday that he expects spot Ether ETFs to be approved in the coming months.

23.01 / 23:59

Provident Target Digital SEC security reports recommendations Finra finds many misleading claims about crypto assets

Brokerages aren’t telling the full truth about cryptocurrency assets when they discuss them with customers, Finra warned Tuesday.

23.01 / 17:56

Cooper Booking SEC security film reports Investigations Financial Accounting investigation under way at ADM and its top financial executive has been placed on leave

An accounting investigation is under way at Archer Daniels Midland and the top financial executive at the agribusiness giant has been placed on administrative leave

23.01 / 15:17

ETF SEC Bitcoin SEC Blames Social Media Account Hack on ‘SIM Swap’ Attack in Fake Bitcoin ETF Post

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that its social media account on X fell victim to a “SIM swapping” attack in relation to the false post about the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) earlier this month.

23.01 / 12:09

UPS Booking SEC security Chevron Department Courts Case over fishing law could hamstring the SEC and DOL

A case before the Supreme Court over an obscure fishing regulation could be devastating to the SEC’s ability to make new regulations and enforce the ones already on its books.

23.01 / 12:09

SEC CEO security Trade President reports Relationships Franchise Group CEO steps down amid SEC probe

Brian Kahn is stepping down as chief executive of Franchise Group Inc., just months after a leveraged buyout aided by B. Riley Financial Inc., as regulators look into his ties to the collapse of a hedge fund.

23.01 / 12:02

markets SEC security Trade Actor social Futures muted after stocks surge, earnings wave ahead - what's moving markets

Investing.com — U.S. stock were muted on Tuesday, as investors looked ahead to a bevy of quarterly corporate earnings and crucial economic data. Elsewhere, the Securities and Exchange Commission says a bad actor used a SIM-swapping attack to take control of its X account prior to a false post on the social media platform claiming the agency had approved a new Bitcoin-linked investment instrument, while the Bank of Japan maintains a dovish policy stance and lowers its inflation forecast for the coming fiscal year.

23.01 / 01:43

Reuters ETF SEC Trade Bitcoin reports Low week Bitcoin falls to $40,000, at seven-week low amid Bitcoin ETF launch

cryptocurrency, experienced a significant decline on January 22, dropping to a seven-week low and trading below $40,000 for the first time since the introduction of 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on January 11, Reuters reported. At its lowest since December 4, Bitcoin recorded a 3.98 percent decrease, settling at $39,938.00, following a brief recovery.

23.01 / 01:01

markets ETF SEC security Trade Bitcoin performer Bitcoin breaks below $40k as spot ETF hype wanes

Investing.com-- Bitcoin fell sharply to an over seven-week low while also breaking below key levels on Tuesday as an initial boost from the approval of several spot exchange-traded fund now appeared to be waning.

23.01 / 01:01

SEC security Food Nov wellness Archer-Daniels-Midland Investigations ADM shares plunge 24% in worst day since 1929 as CFO is placed on leave

By Karl Plume and Seher Dareen

frequently asked questions about SEC

What is SEC and why is it important?

SEC is a trending topic that is in the spotlight. On our site, we regularly publish updates related to this subject.

Where can I find the latest updates on SEC?

All new posts about SEC can be found in the special selection. We publish information as it becomes available.

How can I verify the accuracy of information on SEC?

We consult with professionals to ensure that the information about SEC is reliable and valuable for our readers.