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More Control or More Freedom? SEC to Run BTC, ETH, XRP nodes; Inviting Contractors
1.8.2019
Contractors for running Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) nodes are required. This notice was announced by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) The SEC wants to run its own nodes on Bitcoin and Ethereum. The chosen contractors will need to run the nodes on behalf...
Top SEC Executive Who Hunted Crypto Companies And ICOs Resigns, To Leave In August
30.7.2019
Robert Cohen has been one of the most dreaded names for crypto companies when it came to regulations. He has been cracking down suspicious economic activities in Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), even charging giant celebrities like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and DJ Khaled. The man has reportedly resigned...
SEC Cyber Unit Chief That Pursued Actions Against ICOs, Kik to Resign
29.7.2019
Robert A. Cohen pursued actions against a number ICOs and crypto exchange platforms as Cyber Unit chief. He will resign in August
Huobi Receives Digital Asset Trading License From Finance Ministry of Thailand
26.7.2019
Crypto enthusiasts in Thailand have a reason to rejoice. According to the latest reports, Huobi has now been granted the Digital Asset Trading License by the Finance Ministry of Thailand. The license has been given to the Thailand subsidiary of Huobi, called the Huobi Thailand, making it only...
SEC Clears Blockchain Gaming Startup to Sell ‘Quarters’ Tokens
26.7.2019
The SEC has issued a no-action letter to Pocketful of Quarters (PoQ), a gaming startup looking to issue tokens on ethereum
FINRA’s Cryptocurrency Oversight Program has New Regulatory Notice 19-24
25.7.2019
Yesterday, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued a Regulatory Notice 19-24 to its member firms. The objective of this notice is to encourage the member firms to inform the Regulatory Authority about any engagement or intention of engagement with the activities related to...
Microsoft Settles Bribery Charges in Hungary with $25 Million Fine to Federal Government
23.7.2019
When it comes to some of the biggest companies in the world and their quest to expand into new markets, then there is always a possibility of resorting to unfair means. It can especially crop up if a country is trying to expand into new countries and having very little idea about the ways...
SEC Begins Green-Lighting Token Offerings
17.7.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently made history when it green-lighted two token offerings under Regulation A+. “This is the first time in U.S. history that a crypto token offering has received SEC qualification,” one of the two qualified issuers proclaims. Also read:...
Market Buoyed as US Treasury Sec Backs Trump’s Anti-Crypto Sentiments
16.7.2019
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Politicians on both sides of the Atlantic had contrasting messages for Facebook and its forthcoming Libra project, as the social network begins its grilling at the hand of both American houses of parliament.
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Thailand Endorses Four New Crypto Service Providers to Operate in Country Legally!
13.7.2019
Thai SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) has authoritatively endorsed four new digital asset business service providers. Moreover, new conditions, rules, and methods have been presented for digital asset organizations. Under the nation’s present regulatory system for digital tokens...
Thailand Approves 4 New Cryptocurrency Service Providers
13.7.2019
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has approved four new crypto business operators to legally operate in the country. In addition to licensing a new crypto exchange, the government has officially approved the country’s first three digital token portals. Meanwhile, new rules...
President Trump Jumps Into Crypto War, Says Not Big Fan of Bitcoin; Warns Facebook
12.7.2019
The tussle between the administration and Bitcoin just intensified as the world’s most powerful lawmaker, president of the United States, Donald Trump has spoken on cryptocurrencies for the first time, and the news is not pleasant for the industry. Trump has tweeted that he isn’t a fan of Bitcoin...
YouNow Secures A+ Regulatory Approval For Their Crypto Token From SEC
12.7.2019
The highest regulatory authority of the US has approved the distribution of cryptocurrency and props of the YouNow platform. The platform is known for social live streaming if videos in the US. The platform can now use A+ crowdfunding exemptions as per the regulation of SEC. The report surfaced...
SEC Gives YouNow’s Ethereum Token ‘Props’ Reg A+ Approval
11.7.2019
The U.S. securities regulator has given two blockchain token-centric projects its approval this week
Blockstack Receives A+ SEC Regulatory Qualification, Will Be First SEC Backed Token Offering
11.7.2019
Blockchain network Blockstack has received qualification for SEC A+ Regulation. The company will now launch the first SEC qualified token offering. BREAKING: Blockstack received SEC qualification; first-ever SEC-qualified token offering in US history. https://t.co/IbbodLCLgS — Muneeb...
How 10 Countries Respond to Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
11.7.2019
A growing number of governments have responded to Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans including China, France, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, the U.K., and the U.S. Several intergovernmental organizations have also weighed in such as the European Central Bank and the Bank...
US SEC Approves Blockstack Token Offering Under Regulation A+
11.7.2019
Blockstack is slated to be the first cryptocurrency startup to use Regulation A+ to conduct a public offering of its utility tokens, following approval from the SEC
Blockstack Is Planning One of the First Reg A+ Compliant Token Offerings In the US
11.7.2019
The token offering could be a way forward for other startups looking to raise using SEC-approved funding rules
SEC And FINRA Releases Statement On Crypto Custodian Delay
9.7.2019
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has to bear a lot of stress from digital currency firms for delaying the approval of the proposals on Crypto Custodian. In the last few months, SEC has received many applications from the crypto firms for broker-dealer and exchange-traded funds. Both...
SEC & FINRA Announce New Rules for Crypto Brokers
9.7.2019
Two of America’s top financial regulators, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) have announced that brokers looking to offer cryptocurrency securities will have to comply with existing securities laws, including customer protection...