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Bill Hinman, who spearheaded the SEC's early crypto guidance, is leaving the commission
27.10.2020
Hinman's commentary on the status of cryptocurrencies and the Howey Test was particularly critical to regulation surrounding ICOs
SEC-approved crypto IPO issuer INX acquires STO platform OpenFinance
27.10.2020
The crypto industry records another major acquisition in 2020
Election 2020: What’s at Stake for the Crypto Industry
26.10.2020
While neither major Presidential candidate is campaigning on a crypto platform, who they appoint to head up federal agencies will shape policy for years to come
Vortex Blockchain’s Registration Revoked for Failure to File Reports With SEC
23.10.2020
The company had failed to file any reports with the commission since Dec. 31, 2019
Kik’s Token Survives SEC Battle, No Barrier to Exchange Listings, Says Kin Foundation
23.10.2020
The Kin Foundation says both itself and the Kin token have survived the recently resolved court battle with the U.S. SEC over a 2017 ICO
SEC sees $5M victory in case against Kik
21.10.2020
The outlook is grim for the Canadian messaging app as it loses $5 million over its ICO for Kin tokens
Kik’s Prospective Settlement With SEC Boosts KIN’s Value
21.10.2020
Following the release of the proposed settlement between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Canadian social media startup Kik Interactive, the latter’s cryptocurrency rallied, spurring optimism over the future of the instant messenger service and its crypto-related activities....
Abramoff-linked crypto firm says SEC has no case against it
21.10.2020
Participants of a $5.6 million token sale did not expect a return on investment, the NAC Foundation argued
Kik, SEC Propose $5M Settlement Over 2017 ICO, Ending Yearlong Battle
20.10.2020
Kik will pay $5 million in penalties as part of a proposed settlement with the SEC, which sued the messaging app last year
Cryptocurrency ETFs: SEC Wants to Facilitate Tokenized Products
17.10.2020
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to facilitate tokenized exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to chairman Jay Clayton. The agency is collaborating with other U.S. regulators to determine how to regulate different crypto products. SEC Open to Tokenization of ETFs...
Filecoin Offering: Community Alleges Token Dumping, Tron’s Justin Sun Wants the US SEC to Investigate
17.10.2020
The recent Filecoin (FIL) token offering is creating controversy as some crypto community members are alleging that an unknown account has received 1.5 million tokens when only 500,000 were due for unlocking. According to reports, 800,000 tokens out of the 1.5 million of such tokens have been...
Philippines Regulator Warns Investors to Steer Clear of Mining City’s Bitcoin Vault Ponzi
15.10.2020
There’s a mining contract scheme people are discussing and making the rounds on the web called “Mining City” or “Bitcoin Vault.” The Philippines SEC recently put out a warning against the operation and the alleged masterminds behind the project. One thing is for sure...
Securitize Goes License Shopping With Acquisition of SEC-Registered Broker-Dealer
15.10.2020
Security token firm Securitize announced Thursday its planned acquisition of Distributed Technology Markets (DTM)
BitMEX charges send ‘a message’ to global exchanges: Crypto Mom
15.10.2020
The SEC Commissioner said the recent legal action taken against BitMEX shows the need for the international industry to take AML regulations seriously
NYC court has no right to hear 'international' case argues Bancor firm
15.10.2020
Lawyers argued the complaint was “based on a man in Wisconsin using an exchange in Singapore to purchase tokens issued by a Swiss entity.”
Ripple CEO Threatens to Relocate Company Overseas Due to Unfavorable US Regulation
13.10.2020
Ripple chief executive officer Brad Garlinghouse has threatened to move the company’s headquarters overseas should the U.S. fail to level the playing field with an unambiguous regulatory framework. In a series of tweets on Oct.12, Garlinghouse said: “The lack of a single national...
Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust Attains SEC Reporting Company Status
13.10.2020
Grayscale Investments says the registration statement on Form 10 that it filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on behalf of the Ethereum Trust has become effective. This means Ethereum Trust is now an official SEC reporting company and the second digital currency investment...
Bitcoin and Ether Rally After Grayscale’s ETH Trust Becomes SEC-Reporting
12.10.2020
Bitcoin advanced to fresh two-month highs on Monday while ether clocked three-week highs after Grayscale reported that its Ethereum Trust has become an SEC-reporting company
Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust Granted SEC Reporting Company Status
12.10.2020
Institutional bitcoin investors are looking "how else they can diversify within the asset class," said Michael Sonnenshein
Ripple’s Larsen Says US at Risk of Losing Stewardship of Global Financial System to China, Disses SEC
11.10.2020
Chris Larsen, Ripple co-founder and chairman of the payments technology company’s board of directors, said China’s “itching” to be the one that designs the next financial system and that the U.S. is “woefully behind.” See also: SEC Will Be Forced to Give Crypto...