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Regulated Investment Vehicle

Definition

A regulated investment vehicle is a financial product or fund that operates under the oversight and rules of a government authority. These vehicles, such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or certain trusts, are subject to specific legal requirements concerning their structure, operations, disclosures, and investor protections. For digital assets, establishing such vehicles aims to provide institutional and retail investors with compliant and secure access to cryptocurrencies without directly managing the underlying assets. Regulatory oversight seeks to mitigate risks associated with fraud, market manipulation, and asset custody.