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A Crypto Derivatives Exchange Is Getting a Nasdaq Listing in Q3
30.7.2020
Originally postponed due to the pandemic, EQUOS.io is still set to be the first crypto exchange on the Nasdaq
Israel’s Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain Platform for Securities Lending
28.7.2020
The new blockchain platform can facilitate peer-to-peer trading and allow the securities lending market to reach its full potential, the exchange said
Ignorance and Greed Sustain Cryptocurrency Scams in Nigeria
28.7.2020
Nigeria is not only Africa’s biggest cryptocurrency market but is also a leading adopter of digital currencies globally. Official figures show the country is well ahead of fellow African countries. Citizens of the West African state use cryptocurrencies for cross border payments as well...
Who’s Afraid of Security Tokens?: STO Ecosystem Starts to Deliver on 2018 Hype
25.7.2020
Despite a number of choke points, development continues for both security tokens themselves and the market infrastructure to support them
Malaysian Watchdog Plans to Extend Crypto Regulations to Wallet Providers
24.7.2020
The nation's Securities Commission is seeking feedback before finalizing new rules to be applied to digital asset wallet services
SEC Registered Broker-Dealer Is Launching a Security Token Platform
23.7.2020
As a registered broker-dealer, Watchdog Capital said it is in a position to offer a whole host of SEC-exempted offerings for security tokens
Coinsquare Exchange Execs to Resign Over Wash Trading Scandal
22.7.2020
In a settlement with the Ontario Securities Commission, three seniors executives at the Canadian exchange agreed to step down and pay penalties over fake trades
SEC Commissioner Pierce Blasts Regulator’s Action Against Telegram
21.7.2020
'Crypto mom' took no prisoners in her fiery rebuke of the SEC's Telegram action
Canada Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Accused of Wash Trading by Watchdog
20.7.2020
The Ontario Securities Commission alleges Coinsquare manipulated markets with fake trading volumes between 2018 and 2019
Canadian Regulator Accuses Coinsquare of Market Manipulation With Wash Trades Worth 590K BTC
18.7.2020
The Ontario Securities Commission has started a proceeding against cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare and its executives. The Canadian regulator has accused the company of market manipulation, with 840,000 wash trades worth approximately 590,000 bitcoins, representing 90% of the exchange’s...
South African Bitcoin Investment Company Pushes Back Against Texas Scam Allegations
16.7.2020
Mirror Trading International (MTI), a South African bitcoin investment company at the center of a cease and desist order issued by the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB), is pushing back allegations that it is running a Ponzi scheme or a scam. MTI CEO Johann Steynberg issued a statement assuaging...
Abra Crypto App Charged by SEC for Transactions Affecting Thousands of US Stock and ETF Purchases
13.7.2020
Abra cryptocurrency app has been charged by two U.S. regulators: the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The company has agreed to cease-and-desist orders as well as fines. The SEC says Abra’s employees “effected thousands...
Telegram’s Defeat Isn’t ‘Binding’ in Kik Case, Judge Tells SEC
11.7.2020
Kik's proverbial day in court may take a lot longer than Telegram's, if the judge’s response to the SEC during a hearing this week is any indication
Japanese Broker Monex Launches Crypto-Based CFDs With 2x Leverage
10.7.2020
The Japanese online securities company Monex has revealed the launch of cryptocurrency-based contract-for-difference (CFD) services that went live on Wednesday. The new derivatives products offered by Monex will include bitcoin, XRP, ether, and bitcoin cash pairs with 2x leverage. Japanese digital...
Romanian Programmer Admits Conspiring to Create $722M Bitclub Ponzi Scheme
10.7.2020
A Romanian man admitted Thursday to conspiring to engage in wire fraud and selling unregistered securities linked to Bitclub Network, a cryptocurrency mining Ponzi scheme worth at least $722 million. Silviu Catalin Balaci, 35, a Romanian citizen appeared before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi....
Malaysian Shariah Council Permits Cryptocurrency Investing and Trading
10.7.2020
The Shariah Advisory Council of Malaysia’s securities commission has advised that it is permissible to invest and trade cryptocurrencies on registered crypto exchanges. About 60% of the country’s population are Muslims, many of whom have been reluctant to trade crypto in fear that...
Fueling the Cannabis Industry: US Crypto Lending Service Files for Regulated Token Sale
10.7.2020
Chicago-based lending firm Ceres recently filed for a request to conduct a Reg. A sale in order to get approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ceres wants to launch a token that will be used for garnering equity, while the company also wants to launch a coin that can...
Coinbase Eyeing US Stock Market Listing as Early as This Year
10.7.2020
Coinbase Inc is planning a U.S. stock market listing for later this year or early 2021, Reuters reported on Thursday. The plan is subject to approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. If successful, Coinbase could become the first major American cryptocurrency exchange to go public....
South African Crypto Investment Company Issued Cease And Desist Order In Texas
9.7.2020
The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) issued a cease and desist order Wednesday against on Mirror Trading International (MTI), Forexandbitcoin.com and four individuals involved in a multi-level marketing scam. Out of the four individuals, Cornelius Johannes Steynberg is a resident of South...
Texas Securities Regulator Accuses South African Trading Pool of Crypto Fraud
8.7.2020
Texas' securities watchdog ordered Mirror Trading International to cease operations, alleging the South African bitcoin and forex "investor club" is a multilevel marketing scam