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While just 15% of financial advisers are allocating crypto in customer accounts, 94% have received crypto-related questions from clients, said Paxos, citing recent survey data.

By Michael Bellusci

Jun 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Jun 7, 2022

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The SEC's New Proposal to Redefine 'Dealer' Could Spell Bad News for DeFi

The 200-page proposal is ostensibly about the electronic trading of U.S. Treasurys – but many industry insiders smell a sneak attack against crypto.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Mar 28, 2022 at 9:10 p.m. UTC

Mar 28, 2022

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Winklevoss-Owned Gemini Galactic Snags FINRA Broker-Dealer Approval

The license could open up future opportunities around digital securities trading.

By Ian Allison

Jan 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Jan 26, 2022

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Crypto Trading Business Apifiny Snags FINRA Broker-Dealer License

Apifiny connects professional traders with 40-odd global exchanges to search the best execution prices.

By Ian Allison

Apr 29, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. UTC

Apr 29, 2021

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Anchorage to Custody Digital Securities for Prometheum’s Retail Trading Platform

The custodian’s bank charter allows it to hold digital assets for broker-dealers and their clients, said Anchorage CEO Nathan McCauley.

By Nate DiCamillo

Mar 31, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2021

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Crypto Firm Uphold Gets US OK to Buy Broker-Dealer JNK Securities

Uphold is set to become one of the first cryptocurrency businesses in the U.S. to offer securities on an omnibus basis to retail investors, the company said.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Mar 31, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2021

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SEC Gives Broker-Dealers Room to Handle Crypto Securities

The SEC's broker-dealer guidance was generally welcomed as a step in the right direction by industry players.

By Nikhilesh De

Dec 23, 2020 at 5:55 p.m. UTC

Dec 23, 2020

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US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify Broker-Dealer Rules

U.S. lawmakers asked the SEC and FINRA to clarify how crypto firms can become registered broker-dealers and provide custody services for crypto assets.

By Nikhilesh De

Dec 9, 2020 at 7:45 p.m. UTC

Dec 9, 2020

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