Broker-Dealers

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Come in and Register? These Firms Say They Found an SEC-Friendly Crypto Path
As the industry fights with the U.S. regulator over “impossible” demands, Prometheum Capital and others win approvals to deal in crypto securities.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC Directs Examiners to Focus on How US Broker-Dealers Are Pitching Crypto
The U.S. securities regulator issued its annual examination priorities on how it’ll keep track of emerging risks. The handling of crypto was one of the highlights.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Paxos Adds Financial Adviser Crypto Trading to Brokerage Platform
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.
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SEC Chairman Gary Gensler (Evelyn Hockstein-Pool/Getty Images)
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.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler (Evelyn Hockstein-Pool/Getty Images)

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Winklevoss-Owned Gemini Galactic Snags FINRA Broker-Dealer Approval
The license could open up future opportunities around digital securities trading.
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Apifiny Team
Crypto Trading Business Apifiny Snags FINRA Broker-Dealer License
Apifiny connects professional traders with 40-odd global exchanges to search the best execution prices.
Apifiny Team

Anchorage CEO Nathan McCauley
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.
Anchorage CEO Nathan McCauley

Green light
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.
Green light

Jay Clayton
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.
Jay Clayton

Tom Emmer
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.
Tom Emmer