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Institutional Investors Are Turning Their Attention to Decentralized Finance
19.7.2020
Why we are now seeing clear institutional interest in the growing space of decentralized finance that will take it to the next level
Law Decoded: Pushing the Legal Limits, July 10–17
17.7.2020
In this week’s newsletter, we look at a series of developments that test the limits of governmental authority over crypto, as well as the contest with social media
Disgraced Lobbyist Abramoff Will Pay $55K as Part of Guilty Plea in SEC Case
16.7.2020
In the civil case against him, Abramoff owes $55,000, but the judgment in the criminal case remains to be seen
US Regulators Take Joint Action Against Crypto Firms’ Swaps Offering
14.7.2020
Two related cryptocurrency firms have fallen foul of U.S. financial regulators for entering into illegal off-exchange swaps in digital assets and foreign currency
Third Crypto Co-Founder Behind $25 Million ICO Scam to Plead Guilty
14.7.2020
Sohrab Sharma would be the 2nd co-founder behind the Centra Tech ICO scam to face prison following the conviction of Robert Farkas in June
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...
SEC and CFTC Fine Crypto Investment App for Offering Synthetic Assets
13.7.2020
U.S. regulators team up to fine and halt a crypto portfolio app offering synthetic exposure to traditional assets, which was not offered to U.S. investors
SEC, CFTC Hit Crypto App Abra With $300K in Penalties Over Illegal Swaps
13.7.2020
The financial regulators both found fault with Abra offering security-based swaps without first checking to see whether investors were eligble
How the US and Europe Are Regulating Crypto in 2020
12.7.2020
Crypto regulation in 2020: The U.S. tightens regulation of crypto, while India has finally allowed banks to get involved with firms
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
Law Decoded: Regulators Are Guarded But Getting There, July 3-10
10.7.2020
This week has seen some major breakthroughs in disguise, reminding us of how regulation doesn’t all happen at once
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...
Cannabis and Lending Firm Seeks SEC Permission to Raise $50M in Crypto Sale
9.7.2020
Ceres, started by graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, recently filed paperwork with the SEC seeking permission to sell its digital token and Ceres coin
US CFTC Promises 'Holistic Framework' for Digital Assets by 2024
8.7.2020
The CFTC has made comprehensive crypto regulation a strategic objective to accomplish over the next few years, referring to digital assets as “21st century commodities.”
Legal Implications of Secondary SAFT Sales, Part 2
8.7.2020
Part 2 of this series continues to cover the legal implications associated with the sale of SAFTs and focuses on taxes related to tokens
CFTC Is Waiting on SEC to Allow Futures Trading of More Digital Assets, Says CFTC Chairman
7.7.2020
Chairman Tarbert of the CFTC wants to see more clarity on which tokens are securities within the U.S. as well as broader international cooperation on regulation
SEC’s Cryptomom Peirce Believes US Capital Markets Can ‘Transform People’s Lives’
7.7.2020
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce wants to see new crypto projects get a fair shake at U.S. capital markets
Legal Implications of Secondary SAFT Sales, Part 1
7.7.2020
Part 1 of this series covers the legal implications associated with the sale of SAFTs and different approaches to legal interpretations of tokens
SEC Votes on Expedited Review Process — Shorter Wait Times for EFTs?
7.7.2020
The US Securities and Exchange Commission voted on amendments to rules governing the processing time for companies applying for listings
Trading Begins for New Treasury-Based, SEC-Registered Digital Security
6.7.2020
Arca launches Ethereum-based trading for new fund based on shares in U.S. Treasury securities