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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a U.S. government agency that's responsible for regulating the securities markets and protecting investors. Securities include things like capital stock in a company, government and corporate bonds, certificates of deposit (CDs), and loans
Example
“The Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024, opening the door for mainstream institutional investment in cryptocurrency.”