Cryptocurrency

Touted as crypto's big breakthrough on Wall Street, the imminent arrival of Bitcoin ETFs may open digital-currency investing to the institutional and retail masses.

Among other things, they may unintentionally snare mutual funds, an expert testifies.

The Wall Street regulator shows strong interest in preventing relatively new forms of technology from being misused in ways that can harm investors.

Chairman Gary Gensler draws attention to high-profile cases over WhatsApp and other messenger communications as well as the need for crypto regulation.

Regulators promise to pay special attention to how firms are using technology to not only guide investments but also to protect client data.

Proponents expect crypto to gain legitimacy and come to clients at lower costs if the SEC signs off as it's expected to do.

Regulators are likley to enter into dialogue with industry about the best way to proceed.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has been ordered by a court to explain its reasons for rejecting an application for a crypto-based exchange-traded fund. It's about time.

The SEC also alleges the firm's founder invested clients' money through a fund that employed his wife without disclosing the conflict.

Federal Reserve officials have asserted that stablecoin regulation is necessary and within their jurisdiction. Observers say the central bank's crypto guidance and policies governing master accounts offer blurry visions of what shape such regulation might take.