SEC Listing Standards to Boost Crypto ETFs: Bitwse

The US Securities and Exchange Commission streamlining the approval process for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) may trigger a surge of new offerings, but that doesn’t guarantee their success, a crypto executive warns. “The adoption of generic listing standards — which could come as early as October — will likely usher in a ton of new crypto ETPs. This is intuitive, but it’s also backed up by ETF history,” Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said in a report on Monday. However, Hougan warned that the launch of a crypto ETF…

Trump seeks to allow 401(k) investments in private equity and crypto amid legal challenges

Key Takeaways President Trump proposes allowing 401(k) retirement accounts to invest in alternative assets like private equity and cryptocurrencies. Current regulations limit 401(k) investments mainly to stocks and bonds; the proposal would expand these options. Share this article President Trump wants to enable 401(k) investments in alternative assets including private equity and crypto, but legal challenges pose obstacles to the initiative. The plan would clear regulatory pathways for retirement account holders to allocate funds into these non-traditional investment vehicles, expanding beyond the typical stock and bond options currently available in…