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Kraken Is the Latest Crypto Exchange to Face SEC Charges. Are Any U.S. Platforms Safe?

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Image source: Getty Images The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to crack down on crypto. This week, it brought charges against Kraken, accusing the popular crypto exchange of acting as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearing agency.

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Better Cryptocurrency to Buy Right Now: Bitcoin vs. XRP

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit over the past four years. It says its blockchain can process real-time gross payments, remittance transfers, and currency exchange transactions at a faster rate with much lower fees. XRP's price jumped earlier this month after Ripple finally settled its SEC lawsuit.

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Billionaires Are Buying These 2 Cryptocurrencies Hand Over Fist

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With cryptocurrency emerging as a stand-alone asset class, a growing number of billionaires are now hunting for potential investment opportunities. Based on public statements and official 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it's possible to put together a snapshot look at what top billionaires are buying.

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The Rise of Crypto ETFs: How to Invest in Digital Currency Without Buying Coins

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For much of crypto's existence, those interested in buying digital assets would have to do so via cryptocurrency exchanges. These ETFs trade on traditional stock exchanges, and their value is directly tied to the current (or spot) price of the cryptocurrency. Compare their fees, assets under management (AUM), and performance.

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Why Coinbase Surged 27.8% in the 1st Half of 2024

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Following the Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year , the cryptocurrency exchange operator benefited from strong Bitcoin prices. The SEC alleges that certain digital assets on Coinbase's platform are securities and that the company should register as a securities exchange.

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Not All Hollywood Bets Have Fairytale Endings

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Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it charged BlackRock – the largest money manager in the world, with nearly $10 trillion in assets – for failing to properly disclose to its customers $75 million of investments it made in the entertainment industry. The story itself is fit for a Hollywood blockbuster.

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Bitcoin ETFs Are Making History: Wall Street Rushes In, But Opportunities Remain for Smart Investors

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It was the first cryptocurrency ever invented, the first to reach a $1 trillion valuation, and it was the first digital asset to get a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). When it comes to assets under management (AUM), Bitcoin ETFs also stand out.