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SEC
2026-07-09 06:16:53

US Lawmakers Probe SEC and FINRA Over 'Shady Approval' of Prometheum, Citing China Ties

Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman Patrick McHenry, have demanded documents from the SEC and FINRA regarding the approval of Prometheum as the first special purpose broker-dealer for digital assets. They cite lack of customers, operating history, and alleged ties to the Chinese government.

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US Lawmakers Probe SEC and FINRA Over 'Shady Approval' of Prometheum, Citing China Ties
Prometheum
2026-07-09 06:12:20

U.S. House Committee Probes SEC and FINRA Over 'Shady Approval' of Prometheum

Republican lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee are investigating the SEC and FINRA for approving Prometheum as the first and only special purpose broker-dealer for digital assets, citing no customers, no operational history, ties to the Chinese government, and suspicious timing that may undermine new legislation.

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U.S. House Committee Probes SEC and FINRA Over 'Shady Approval' of Prometheum