SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is an independent agency of the United States federal government.

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Acting SEC Chair: Startups Need More Access, Overhaul Of ‘Accredited’ Investor Standard Needed
Acting SEC Chair: Startups Need More Access, Overhaul Of ‘Accredited’ Investor Standard Needed
February 27, 2017  |  Investments

The acting chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that his agency should let more investors be designated as accredited so that...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Up, Up And Away?
Bitcoin Tracker: Up, Up And Away?
February 24, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Is there an alternative, profound French phrase or two that can describe what investors have seen this week with bitcoin? Because “déjà vu” no longer...

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Bitcoin Near Record Max Amid ETF Hopes
Bitcoin Near Record Max Amid ETF Hopes
February 24, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin has recovered from its drop in January — and then some. The popular digital currency is quickly headed toward fresh three-year highs after jumping...

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For Hedge Funds, Expense Management Is Risky Business
For Hedge Funds, Expense Management Is Risky Business
February 20, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Any business has operating expenses, but for managers of the alternatives industry, like hedge funds and private equity, the accounts payable process is extra complicated....

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Court Will Rehear SEC Case
Court Will Rehear SEC Case
February 17, 2017  |  Legal

In recent years, the SEC has come under fire by some who have questioned the constitutionality of its in-house trials. Yesterday (Feb. 16), a U.S....

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SEC Bitcoin Trust Decision Deadline Nears
SEC Bitcoin Trust Decision Deadline Nears
February 08, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The deadline looms for the SEC decision on the Winklevoss twins’ Bitcoin Trust. Over three years ago, the Winklevoss twins — of Facebook dispute fame...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Snapchat Files IPO
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Snapchat Files IPO
February 03, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

With just five years under its belt, disappearing message app Snapchat filed for its IPO this week. Ahead of its share sale, which may be happening as...

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Bitcoin-Based ETF Requests SEC Approval
Bitcoin-Based ETF Requests SEC Approval
January 23, 2017  |  Bitcoin

While still volatile, and trying to shake the seedier side of its reputation, digital currency bitcoin has come a long way in a few short...

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Dodd-Frank Not In Jeopardy From Court Cases: Here’s Why
Dodd-Frank Not In Jeopardy From Court Cases: Here’s Why
January 19, 2017  |  Regulation

The financial regulatory landscape has been one fraught with questions as to how far regulation should, and can, go. Opponents targeting new regulations, The New...

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