Crypto leaders at odds over SEC’s ‘accredited investors’ move

Cointelegraph

Published Aug 28, 2020 01:32AM ET

Updated Aug 28, 2020 03:40AM ET

Major players in the crypto community have responded to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently amending its definition of an “accredited investor”. While many gave positive feedback, some say the new rules don’t go far enough.

On Aug. 26 the SEC announced that the accredited investors definition would now be based on “professional certifications, designations or credentials, or other credentials issued by an accredited educational institution.” Under the old definition, accredited investors needed to have either $1 million in net worth or a stable income of at least $200,000 per year.

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