Online trading platform Webull is set to go public through a $7.3 billion merger with special purpose acquisition company SK Growth Opportunities Corporation, with plans to be listed on Nasdaq under a new ticker pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is aggressively targeting cryptocurrency platforms like Coinbase and Binance, arguing that they need to comply with regulations to protect investors. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler believes that the current cryptocurrency system is deeply flawed and poses risks to the investing public. The SEC's concerns include the commingling of investor funds and the lack of compliance with security laws that govern conventional markets. Gensler aims to bring these corporations into compliance and eliminate the risks associated with unregulated digital currency. However, the cryptocurrency industry is resisting regulation, leading to a battle between the SEC and crypto agencies. The future of cryptocurrency in the US remains uncertain as the SEC seeks to assert control over the industry.