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Closer Look at SEC ‘Accredited Investor’ Revamp Suggests Little Will Change
For the first time in decades, the SEC is lowering the barrier to investing in private securities, including crypto tokens. How much lower is unclear.

Bitcoin Futures Provider Bakkt Names Mike Blandina as New CEO, Adam White as President
Bakkt chief product officer Mike Blandina will take over as CEO following the departure of new Senator Kelly Loeffler.

SEC Punts Decision on Wilshire Phoenix's Bitcoin ETF Proposal to February
The SEC will approve or reject Wilshire Phoenix's bitcoin and U.S. Treasury ETF proposal next year.

US Lawmakers Ask IRS to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules Around Airdrops, Forks in New Letter
Congressmen are again asking the IRS for clarity on its recent cryptocurrency tax guidance.

GSR Partners With Canaan-Tied Startup to Offer Crypto Miners Derivatives
GSR and Interhash want to help crypto miners hedge their costs with a new series of derivatives products.

Fowler May Change 'Not Guilty' Plea in Crypto Capital Laundering Case
Crypto Capital principal Reginald Fowler is expected to plead guilty to at least one charge stemming from allegations he ran an unlicensed money services business.

SEC Proposal Would Broaden 'Accredited Investor' Definition
The SEC's proposed amendment would allow more investors access to private capital markets.

Circle Pivots to Stablecoin Platform as More Execs, Teams Depart
Circle will focus on its stablecoin business next year, following the sale of its OTC desk to Kraken and the departure of its chief financial and legal officers.

ErisX Takes on Bakkt With Launch of Physically Settled US Bitcoin Futures
ErisX plans to work with futures commission merchants and brokerages starting next year, allowing investors hoping to trade its physically settled bitcoin futures an alternative to Bakkt

‘Request for Exhumation’: QuadrigaCX Creditors Ask for Proof That Cotten Is Dead
Creditors of QuadrigaCX have asked the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to exhume and conduct an autopsy of the failed exchange’s founder, Gerald Cotten.
