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Darknet Vendors Work Overtime as Police Halt Drug Arrests
19.3.2020
The coronavirus is having a strange effect on the war on drugs. Narcotics activities that were deemed serious crimes only a week ago have been dropped by U.S. law enforcement, who have greater concerns now that cities are under effective lockdown. Meanwhile, darknet vendors are doing their best...
Gemini Continues European Expansion with New Institutional Sales Role
18.3.2020
Gemini is hiring a new director for institutional sales in its European office
SEC Proposal Could (Eventually) Unleash Security Token Sales
16.3.2020
Companies looking to raise funds via security token offerings (STOs) might soon get some relief from regulatory burdens in the U.S
Coronavirus Threat Shoots Up Sales for Hand Sanitizer Startups
15.3.2020
As we stepped into a new decade this January 2020, a new health challenge, the Coronavirus enveloped the world by spreading its tentacles at a rapid rate. The traces of the epidemic were first discovered in one of China’s prominent districts, Wuhan, where it created havoc with death tolls...
Ripple Would Be Unprofitable Without XRP Sales, CEO Admits
2.3.2020
Brad Garlinghouse. California-based fintech company Ripple would not have been where it is today without the monthly selling from its massive holding of XRP tokens, an admission from its CEO suggests.
In an interview with the Financial Times published on Friday, Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse...
New Zealand Plans to Drop ‘Unfavorable’ Sales Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrencies
25.2.2020
The Inland Revenue Department is considering how best to change its tax regimen so that cryptocurrencies aren't at a disadvantage
Wells Fargo Fined $3 Billion for 15 Years of Illegal Practices Affecting Millions of Customers
23.2.2020
Wells Fargo, one of the largest U.S. financial services companies, has agreed to pay $3 billion to resolve the U.S. government’s investigations into fraudulent sales practices spanning over 15 years. The Wells Fargo fraud case involved the company forging customer signatures, moving money...
A Safer Harbor: Improving Hester Peirce’s Proposal For Regulating Token Sales
18.2.2020
Hester Peirce's safe harbor proposal would benefit from greater protections for token holders, say two law professors
Libra Minus Facebook: Why Celo Is 2020’s Buzzy Token Project
12.2.2020
With $30 million from Polychain and a16z, here's how the buzzy Celo plans to rival Libra on financial inclusion
Bitcoin Cash Captured More Than 10% of Darknet Sales Last Month
12.2.2020
2019 was an interesting year for darknet markets (DNMs) and a number of marketplaces closed for a variety of reasons. Despite the closures, crypto payments on DNMs doubled for the first time in five years. Moreover, statistics from the blockchain analytics provider 1000x Group show digital...
German Economy in Risk of Recession Amid Weak Demand, Tariff Threat, and Epidemic
8.2.2020
Germany, the economic powerhouse of Europe, is facing renewed challenges that may soon push it towards recession. Falling industrial production and dwindling factory orders are the prime cause of concern. The negative results have been announced on the backdrop of weak demand from Eurozone...
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Proposes 3-Year Safe Harbor Period for Crypto Token Sales
6.2.2020
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has unveiled her proposal to create a safe harbor for crypto startups, allowing them three years to build out their networks before having to address federal securities laws
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30.1.2020
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CoinList Provides Best Token Sales Management
25.1.2020
With the growing popularity of initial coin offerings (ICOs), the role and importance of token sales management are also gaining prominence. The success of a particular ICO depends considerably upon its ability to handle token sales and any laxity in this regard can prove very costly for the crypto...
Ripple’s XRP Sales Saw a Historic Low in Fourth Quarter of 2019
24.1.2020
After getting rid of programmatic sales, Ripple made only $13 million in XRP token sales in Q4 2019
Will Venture Capitalist Steal Spotlight from Token Sales?
21.1.2020
Looking into the new decade, it seems that token sales might decline in importance for crypto projects and that in their place traditional investment and venture capital will become more significant.
“We have already seen a shift in the space from initial coin offerings (ICOs) and token sales...
Malaysia Announces Digital Asset Guidelines
19.1.2020
The Securities Commission Malaysia has published the country’s guidelines on digital assets which set out the regulatory framework for token sales. All token offerings must now be carried out only through platforms approved by the commission. The guidelines also detail the obligations...
Fintech Startup Aims to Create New Asset Class With ‘Continuous’ ICO Model
16.1.2020
A newly launched fintech firm hopes to leverage the token sale model to back investments in real-world assets. But it's taking a different approach than many previous projects
US SEC Seeks $16 Million Penalty from Token Sales Platform Operator
10.1.2020
The U.S. SEC is seeking a default judgment and $16 million in penalties from token sale platform ICOBox for operating as an unregistered securities broker
Closer Look at SEC ‘Accredited Investor’ Revamp Suggests Little Will Change
6.1.2020
For the first time in decades, the SEC is lowering the barrier to investing in private securities, including crypto tokens. How much lower is unclear