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Bittrex Receives Wells Notice From SEC for Alleged Investor-Protection Law Violations
17.4.2023
According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March, signaling a potential lawsuit. The SEC’s enforcement division sent the Wells notice prior to Bittrex deciding to wind down its operations...
Blockchain platform for trading securities OTC moves forward with SEC approval
17.4.2023
Upon approval, both the SEC and the FINRA will become Certificate Holders in the private blockchain, allowing regulators to view transactions and access the network governance
Eco-Friendly Crypto Startup Chia Network Pursues US IPO with Confidential Filing – Here's the Latest
15.4.2023
Blockchain and smart-contract platform Chia Network has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission, moving a step closer to a US initial public offering.
In a Friday press release, the crypto startup revealed that it has submitted a draft...
Chia Network Files for IPO With the SEC, Eyes Public Listing
15.4.2023
On Friday, Chia Network Inc. announced that it had submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requesting an initial public offering (IPO). The blockchain network company, founded by Bittorrent creator Bram Cohen, will initiate the...
Tron Founder Justin Sun, Soulja Boy, and Austin Mahone Summoned by SEC in Crypto Asset Case
14.4.2023
Court documents reveal that Justin Sun, Tron’s founder, has been sent a summons from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the civil complaint filed against him last month. Youtuber Austin Mahone and rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, have also...
SEC targets DeFi in vote to revisit proposal concerning the definition of 'exchange'
14.4.2023
"It seems perverse to me that we would be encouraging centralization,” said SEC commissioner Hester Peirce prior to a vote on the proposal
HashKey launches wealth management service citing ‘significant’ demand
14.4.2023
Hong Kong’s HashKey recently received a number of licenses from local regulators, allowing it to expand its range of products and services
Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Technologies to List on Nasdaq via SPAC Deal
13.4.2023
According to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bitdeer Technologies Holdings, a digital mining firm founded by crypto-billionaire Jihan Wu in 2018, plans to be listed on Nasdaq this Friday. The bitcoin mining firm is scheduled to go public through a special...
SEC argues recent court case weakens Ripple Labs’ ‘fair notice’ defense
13.4.2023
The SEC filed a letter to further support its motion for summary judgment against Ripple Labs, citing a separate court case it had recently won
Binance US to Delist Tron and Spell Tokens Amid Heightened Regulatory Pressure
12.4.2023
According to a recent announcement from Binance US, the American-based subsidiary of the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, the exchange plans to delist the cryptocurrency asset tron. The news follows Binance’s being sued by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC),...
Argentina’s National Securities Commission Approves Bitcoin Futures
12.4.2023
The agency authorized the regulation of a futures contract based on a bitcoin index of Matba Rofex, an Argentinian stock exchange
SEC Advisory Group Backs Gensler’s Crypto Efforts But Asks for Industry Guidance
12.4.2023
Argentina securities regulator approves Bitcoin futures index
12.4.2023
The regulated Bitcoin futures index is reportedly a first in Latin America and is set to debut in May
Hong Kong Regulator Says DeFi Projects Could Face Regulatory Requirements
12.4.2023
If DeFi activity falls within the scope of the Securities and Futures Ordinance, it will be subject to the same regulatory requirements as traditional financial activity, says SFC official
Bitfinex Securities El Salvador receives Digital Asset Service provider license in El Salvador
11.4.2023
The license granted by El Salvador’s National Digital Asset Commission will allow Bitfinex Securities to issue and trade secondary assets on a regulatory-compliant platform
Committee Advises SEC to ‘Aggressively Assert Authority’ Over Crypto — Says Virtually All Crypto Tokens Are Securities
11.4.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee has advised the SEC to “aggressively” assert authority over crypto assets that are securities. The advisory committee believes that “virtually all, if not all, crypto tokens are securities,”...
Int'l securities body IOSCO prepares crypto regulation report for 2023
7.4.2023
The international association of regulators has earlier shared its vision of stablecoin arrangements, decentralized finance and "finfluencers."
Binance Australia Derivatives license canceled by securities regulator
6.4.2023
In February, Binance Australia Derivatives abruptly closed certain derivatives positions and accounts, citing investor classification compliance
Citi Analyst: CBDCs Will Be a ‘Trojan Horse’ for Blockchain Adoption
5.4.2023
Future of Finance Global Head Ronit Ghose says the adoption of blockchain technology will be driven by CBDCs, digital securities and endgame tokens
Dear Ripple, Don’t Settle: Embrace the Opportunity to Shape Crypto’s Future
5.4.2023
As Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) persist in their legal dispute over XRP’s classification as a security, the consequences for both parties and the wider cryptocurrency market cannot be understated. This case offers a unique opportunity to attain much-needed...