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Evolve Becomes Second Canadian Issuer to Win Approval for Bitcoin ETF
16.2.2021
It may encourage U.S. regulators to approve their first bitcoin exchange-traded fund
Ripple, SEC Say Settlement Unlikely Before Trial Over Alleged Securities Fraud
16.2.2021
The SEC's case over allegedly unlawful sales of XRP by Ripple to retail investors is entering the discovery phase
Ripple, SEC Say Settlement Unlikely Before Trial Over Alleged Securities Violations
16.2.2021
The SEC's case over allegedly unlawful sales of XRP by Ripple to retail investors is entering the discovery phase
Nigeria Crypto Ban: Stakeholder Body, Politicians Assail Central Bank’s Directive to Financial Institutions
16.2.2021
A body representing cryptocurrency and blockchain stakeholders in Nigeria has joined other crypto industry players in assailing the recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive to banks. The CBN order, which seeks snuff out crypto entities from the banking system, took effect on February 5, 2020....
Thailand’s Securities Regulator Eyes Qualifications for New Crypto Investors
15.2.2021
The regulator believes new cryptocurrency investors should have a certain level of trading experience and financial reserves
El Español Says Spanish Authorities Joint Statement Is a Warning to Companies in the Wake of Tesla’s BTC Buy
14.2.2021
The Spanish financial markets watchdog and the country’s central bank criticized — again — cryptocurrencies as an investment asset. The entities issued a joint statement warning about the high risks the cryptocurrency market poses. Document: Crypto Adoption as a Payment Means...
Elon Musk Could Face SEC Investigation Over Tesla’s Bitcoin Buy, Lawyers Warn
14.2.2021
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could investigate Elon Musk over Tesla’s $1.5 billion bitcoin purchase, some legal experts have warned, including a former SEC enforcement officer. Given the timing of Tesla’s bitcoin purchase and Musk’s multiple tweets on...
Nigeria’s SEC Puts Plans to Regulate Crypto on Hold in Light of Central Bank Ban
12.2.2021
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Thursday it has put plans to regulate cryptocurrencies on hold
Nigeria's SEC suspends planned crypto regulations amid central bank ban
12.2.2021
Nigeria’s securities regulator has backed the central bank’s crypto ban by suspending its planned regulatory framework for digital assets
First North American Bitcoin ETF Approved by Canadian Securities Regulator
12.2.2021
The Ontario Securities Commission gave its blessing Thursday
Major Malaysian Bank Kenanga Acquires 19% Stake in a Crypto Exchange
11.2.2021
One of Malaysia’s top investment banks has bought a 19% stake in a local crypto exchange via its private equity arm. The Kenanga Investment Bank announced its inception into the crypto business by investing in Tokenize Xchange. Tokenize Xchange Is One of the Three Malaysian Licensed Crypto...
SEC Should Monitor Tesla’s Elon Musk for Market Manipulation: Roubini
11.2.2021
The NYU economist also warned bitcoin could "collapse" if Tether and Bitfinex are indicted this year
Haunted by Past Elon Musk Predictions, Gold Bug Peter Schiff Tears Into Tesla’s BTC Acquisition
10.2.2021
After previously claiming that Elon Musk was too smart to buy bitcoin, Euro Pacific Capital CEO Peter Schiff is reacting angrily to reports that Tesla has acquired the cryptocurrency. In a series of tweets on February 8, Schiff now claims that Musk has no interest in bitcoin’s store of value...
Tesla Has $1.5 Billion Worth of Bitcoin on Its Balance Sheet, Plans to Accept BTC for Products
8.2.2021
The publicly listed firm Tesla has announced in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Form 10-k filing that the company has purchased $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin. When the news broke, the price of the leading crypto asset jumped well over 15%, touching a new all-time price high at $44,899...
Bill Miller’s Multibillion-Dollar Hedge Fund to Add Bitcoin Exposure via GBTC
7.2.2021
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Miller’s flagship fund will soon be able to add bitcoin exposure by investing in Grayscale’s bitcoin trust (GBTC), according to its filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund currently has about $2.25 billion in assets...
Crypto Hedge Funds Defraud $100 Million From Investors, Founder Faces 20 Years in Prison
7.2.2021
The founder of two cryptocurrency hedge funds has been charged in U.S. federal court for securities fraud. He has pleaded guilty and is facing up to 20 years in prison. His two funds cumulatively had over $100 million in investments. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that...
Crypto Hedge Fund Founder Pleads Guilty to $90M Fraud
5.2.2021
Virgil Capital founder Stefan Qin lied to investors and siphoned off millions to fund a lavish lifestyle
Australian pleads guilty to $90 million crypto fund scam in the U.S.
5.2.2021
The Australian man admitted to cheating investors out of $90 million taken from two crypto funds in the U.S
TokenSoft to Trade Digital Securities on tZERO’s Retail Market
4.2.2021
On the Overstock-owned platform, TokenSoft customers will be able issue security tokens that retail and accredited investors can trade
Founder of Crypto Scam Promoted by Actor Steven Seagal Charged — Key Member Arrested in US
3.2.2021
Three people have been charged in the U.S. over two cryptocurrency scams, one of which was promoted by famous Hollywood actor Steven Seagal. The main promoter of the schemes has already been arrested and is facing criminal charges. Seagal previously settled the charges against him relating to...