The announcement that a tiny Tokyo-listed product will halt trading means every Russia-focused stock ETF in the world is now suspended or will be soon.

Independent RIAs are now every bit as resourceful as the biggest banks when it comes to alternative investments and dynamic estate-planning strategies.

'There is no responsible investment if there is no democracy.'

Under the plan, federal agencies from Treasury to the Commerce Department will have to research a number of topics, including the pros and cons of the government launching a U.S. digital currency.

The White House is laying a foundation for regulation of cryptocurrencies, examining the impact of digital assets on everything from national security to the environment.