Regulation
The rules governing financial markets and the bodies that enforce them, such as the SEC in the United States, the FCA in the United Kingdom and SEBI in India.
Also called regulator · SEC · FCA · SEBI
The rules governing financial markets and the bodies that enforce them, such as the SEC in the United States, the FCA in the United Kingdom and SEBI in India.
Why it matters
Rules differ by jurisdiction, so what is available or permitted depends on where an investor and a provider each sit.
Related terms
- KYC
- Custody
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Proof of Work
A consensus method in which participants compete to solve a computational puzzle to add…
Volume
The quantity of an asset traded over a period, usually a day. It measures…
Custody
The safekeeping of assets on a client's behalf. Regulated custodians must segregate client assets…
Token
A digital asset issued on an existing blockchain rather than having its own. Tokens…
Private Key
The secret number that authorises transactions from an address. Possession of the key is…
Order Book
The live list of outstanding buy and sell orders at each price, showing how…