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FC MARKETS

Markets, money and the economy, explained for American investors

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Sec

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Crypto

Who Regulates Crypto in the US? The SEC, CFTC, Treasury and States

There is no single US crypto regulator. The SEC, the CFTC, the Treasury's FinCEN, banking agencies and state regulators each cover part of the market, and Congress has added a federal law for stablecoins. This guide maps who does what and what it means for someone buying crypto in the US.

6 min read

Stocks

How the US Stock Market Works: NYSE, Nasdaq and Your Brokerage Account

When you tap buy in a brokerage app, your order passes through a chain of exchanges, market makers, clearinghouses and regulators before the shares are yours. This guide explains how the NYSE and Nasdaq work, who sets the rules, how an order is filled and settled, and what protects your account.

6 min read