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US Regulator Publishes Crypto Guide With Stark FOMO Reminder

DIGIT — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:30:11 +0000

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)’s new crypto guidelines spotlight risks and FOMO-driven decisions, with advice on crypto investing. New Crypto Guidelines Highlight Key Challenges for Crypto Investors The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has introduced a comprehensive guide for investors exploring the world of crypto assets. FINRA is a non-governmental organization that oversees brokerage […]

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FINRA metaverse warning, Lazarus NFT attack, Thiel backs NFTs: Nifty Newsletter

DIGIT — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Lazarus Group used a fake playable NFT game to steal wallet credentials through a vulnerability on Google Chrome.

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FINRA Warns Member Firms of Metaverse Adoption Challenges

DIGIT — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:30:12 +0000

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has released a report highlighting the potential benefits and risks of the metaverse for the securities industry. The report emphasizes the importance of addressing challenges identified to ensure the responsible and ethical development of metaverse applications. Firms Must Weigh Challenges in Metaverse Adoption While the metaverse is said to provide […]

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FINRA says rules still apply in the metaverse

DIGIT — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:28:47 +0000

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority says brokers and dealers are increasingly experimenting in the metaverse.

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SEC Flags Risks in Crypto and Emerging Tech Investment Scams

DIGIT — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:46:23 +0000

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is raising alarms about the growing risks of cryptocurrency scams and other investment fraud during World Investor Week 2024. Amid the rising influence of AI, social media, and aggressive financial marketing, investors are struggling to find reliable advice. The agency is focusing on scams involving cryptocurrencies, financial grooming, […]

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tZero becomes 2nd FINRA-approved broker-dealer for digital securities

DIGIT — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:28:11 +0000

The company is following the steps of Prometheum, which now treats four cryptocurrencies as securities.

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US lawmakers demand SEC-FINRA records on Prometheum ETH custody

DIGIT — Wed, 22 May 2024 21:07:33 +0000

Prometheum’s willingness to play along with the SEC’s ambitions for crypto regulation has stirred disapproval in many quarters.

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Blockchain Assoc. requests info on Prometheum over ‘suspicious’ approval

DIGIT — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:30:12 +0000

A FOIA request with the SEC regarding Prometheum has been filed, while others found former FINRA and SEC staffers among the firm’s ranks.

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‘Who the hell’ is Prometheum and what did it say to Congress about SEC compliance?

DIGIT — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:05:05 +0000

A testimony given at a U.S. House hearing by the blockchain firm’s co-founder Aaron Kaplan has drawn the attention of those in the crypto space.

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FINRA may hire employees terminated from crypto firms: Report

DIGIT — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000

“Anybody who is getting laid off from a crypto platform and wants to work for FINRA, give me a call,” said president and CEO Robert Cook.

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