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SEC Alleges John McAfee Pumped Tokens for Profit
5.10.2020
John McAfee allegedly received $11.6 million in bitcoin and ether for pumping ICOs in 2017 and 2018
Stocks ‘May Very Well’ Become Tokenized - SEC Chairman
5.10.2020
Jay Clayton. Source: Twitter, SEC
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) invited innovators in the crypto space, saying that “our door is wide open” and that publicly traded stocks “may very well” become tokenized in the future.
The positive stance from the SEC was ushered by Chairman...
The SEC, CFTC, OCC, and Thousands More Flock Online to LA Blockchain Summit October 6 & 7 For Largest Gathering of Disrupters in Blockchain
5.10.2020
LA Blockchain Summit kicks off next week with a lineup of over 250 globally recognized industry thought leaders to propel mainstream cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption. Los Angeles, CA—October 2, 2020—The internet is welcoming the largest global gathering of blockchain and cryptocurrency...
SEC versus Kik: SAFTs are far from safe
4.10.2020
SEC v. Kik doesn’t have to be game-over for Kik or SAFTs. In fact, the decision is perhaps more favorable than the SEC v. Telegram order
The need for a dialogue between crypto businesses and regulators
3.10.2020
Regulators and service providers are collaborating as never before to address systemic vulnerabilities of the crypto industry
SEC Is Willing to ‘Try’ a Tokenized ETF, Chairman Says: Report
3.10.2020
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton expressed an openness to a tokenized exchange-traded fund
Institutionalize crypto markets now: There must be compliance controls
3.10.2020
Digital asset markets are subject to various regulations worldwide, but which are the most suitable for the crypto space at the moment?
ETH 2.0 represents a material risk to Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust, says SEC filing
3.10.2020
The uncertainties outlined in the document may offer significant insights for Grayscale's investors
It looks like the SEC isn't done with trading app Abra just yet
1.10.2020
The SEC's investigation into the crypto trading firm, which paid fines of $300,000 in July, apparently continues
ICO Aftermath: US Rules in Favour of SEC in $100M KIK Case – SALT to Reimburse Claimants From 2017 ICO
1.10.2020
A US court has ruled in favour of the US SEC after the regulator’s filing of a motion seeking summary judgment against Kik for violating the country securities laws. Kik, which raised $100 million from 2017 ICO, had filed its own motion of summary judgment but the court refused to grant this....
Kik Loses Against SEC As Judge 'Shreds' ICOs - Expect More Cases
1.10.2020
The "predictable" court ruling against Canadian social media startup Kik Interactive might provide a glimpse into what is waiting for some of the initial coin offerings (ICOs).
Yesterday, US District Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled in favor of the US Securities and Exchange...
Judge Rules Kik’s Token Sale Violated US Securities Law
1.10.2020
A federal judge has ruled that Kik's 2017, $100 million token sale violated U.S. securities law, and wants to see a proposal for refunds
SEC Alleges Big-Talking Florida Crypto Investor Defrauded Clients of $6.8M
30.9.2020
Thomas J. Gity allegedly told his 18 investor's he'd never ended a trading day in the red
Ripple Decarbonizes, Novogratz Warns Banks Over DeFi, Salty SEC + More News
30.9.2020
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Ripple said that it is committing to be carbon net-zero by 2030 and, in partnership with Energy...
SEC Orders Salt Lending to Refund Investors in Its $47M ICO
30.9.2020
The SEC has confirmed it is taking action against SALT Lending after ruling the company's $47-million ICO was an illegal securities issuance
JPMorgan Admits Fraud, Agrees to Billion Dollar Settlement for Illegal Trading
30.9.2020
JPMorgan Chase has admitted to fraud charges and agreed to settle with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm has agreed to pay nearly a billion dollars in penalties and victim compensation. JPMorgan’s...
SEC Seeks Trial of Swedish National Over Alleged Fraud That Took $3.5M in Crypto
30.9.2020
The man is alleged to have fleeced 2,200 victims in the U.S. and 45 other countries, netting $3.5 million via payments in bitcoin and other digital assets
SEC Won’t Take Action Against Compliance-Focused Digital Security Exchanges
29.9.2020
Digital security exchanges that ensure listed assets are legitimate will not face sanctions, the SEC said in an open letter
House Ag Committee leader talks new bills to treat more cryptos like commodities
28.9.2020
Congressman Conaway sheds some light on new legislation in conversation with Cointelegraph
US SEC issues no-action letter on compressed digital asset settlement process
26.9.2020
In issuing a no-action letter, the SEC took a more nuanced position on virtual assets