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UK Startup Takes Billion-Dollar Tokenization Plan Stateside
14.10.2019
The alliance provides Smartlands access to IIP Securities’ broker-dealer license - a critical element for complying with US regulatory framework
SEC Rejects Another High-Profile Bitcoin ETF Proposal
10.10.2019
Another high-profile proposal for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been denied by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The agency, however, emphasized that the disapproval was not based on whether bitcoin has utility or value as an innovation or an investment. Shares of...
Hong Kong Securities Watchdog Issues Rules on Funds Investing in Crypto
8.10.2019
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued regulations for fund managers investing in "virtual assets."
Crypto Outpaces Political Donation Laws in Japan
7.10.2019
A major Japanese news publication has reported that crypto donations to individual politicians are legal and do not need to be reported publicly as donations. Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications verified that even though it is illegal to donate cash or securities directly...
Crypto Investment Group Grayscale Releases Bitcoin Cash Primer
4.10.2019
Crypto investment firm Grayscale has just released “An Introduction to Bitcoin Cash” highlighting the basics of BCH for those who may be yet unfamiliar, or just wish to brush up on the popular token forked from Bitcoin Core on August 1, 2017. With a significant reputation in...
Thai Bank Backs Series A Funding for Tokenized Securities Startup iSTOX
4.10.2019
The Singapore Exchange-backed security token platform has raised an undisclosed investment from an investment bank based in Thailand
Morningstar Develops Blockchain Platform for Debt Securities
2.10.2019
Financial services firm Morningstar is developing a blockchain platform for debt securities
EOS and Sia Settlements With SEC 'May End Existential Securities Risk'
2.10.2019
Recent news about the two settlements reached with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might potentially set an important precedent in the Cryptoverse where many are debating which of the digital tokens traded on the U.S. exchanges are securities and might be endangered. So now many...
Financial Services Giant Morningstar to Offer Ratings for Crypto Assets
2.10.2019
Morningstar Credit Ratings is planning a rating system for tokenized debt securities to make the emerging asset class more credible for investors
SEC Imposes Multimillion Dollar Fine for Unregistered EOS Token Sale
1.10.2019
The United States securities regulator has announced hefty fines for two crypto companies. The penalties have been imposed for EOS’ unregistered token sale and a fraudulent public offering. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to use some of the collected money to indemnify...
Coinbase Forms Crypto Rating Council (CRC) to Help Traders Comply with US securities Law
1.10.2019
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced a member organization called Crypto Rating Council, which aims to assist the crypto traders to comply with the US federal securities law. The council was formed along with Bittrex, Kraken, Circle, DRW, Anchorage, Cumberland, Grayscale investments,...
EOS Maker Block.One Settles With SEC Over Unregistered Securities Sale
1.10.2019
Block.One will pay $24 million after settling charges that it operated an unregistered securities sale with its $4.1 billion EOS raise
Launch of Binance US Can Have Far-Reaching Effects on Crypto Market
30.9.2019
Many experts believe that the launch of Binance US will push other established exchange operators to follow suit
Bittrex, Coinbase and Kraken Set up Crypto Rating Council
30.9.2019
The heavy hand of regulators has been stifling the growth of the cryptocurrency industry in the U.S. and caused innovators to flock abroad. In a bid to mitigate one aspect of this problem, major players have now created a joint system for rating what constitutes a security token. Also Read:...
Coinbase-Led Group Aims to Help Crypto Firms Avoid Securities Violations
30.9.2019
Coinbase, Circle, Genesis and more are developing a ratings system aimed to flag crypto assets that are similar to securities
Coinbase, Kraken to Jointly Define Which Cryptos Are Securities: Report
30.9.2019
Coinbase, Kraken and other major U.S. crypto firms reportedly team up to establish Crypto Ratings Council
SEC Commissioner Speaks Positively About Digital Assets Despite Recent Enforcement Flurry
28.9.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regularly draws the ire of crypto proponents who are frustrated at its failure to support innovation and entrepreneurship. Despite this, some have warmed to the agency’s opinionated commissioner Hester Peirce, who has adopted the moniker...
Brazilian Securities Regulator Bans Bitcoin, Forex Broker
25.9.2019
Brazilian financial authorities shut down a forex broker offering Bitcoin options
Securities Giant Monex Group Will Give Bitcoin to All Shareholders
25.9.2019
Japanese securities firm Monex Group has announced that it will hand out bitcoin to all of its shareholders – regardless of how much stock they own in the company.
Although the payout is relatively small – just 500 yen (around USD 4.67) – the company says that it will be made universally, and will...
Messaging App Kik’s Legal Battle Shines Light on Past ICO Scams
24.9.2019
Popular messaging app Kik is shutting down due to a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit regarding ICO activity for the company’s cryptocurrency, kin. Ted Livingston, Founder and CEO of Kik and Kin, denies the allegations and maintains that the SEC’s case is based...