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SEC Requests Freeze on Assets in Connection With Alleged $15M ICO Fraud
13.8.2019
The SEC is prosecuting a New York businessman in connection with ICO fraud and is seeking immediate relief
SEC Postpones Decision on Three Bitcoin ETF Rule Change Proposals
12.8.2019
The United States SEC has delayed its decision on whether to approve three Bitcoin ETF proposals
WATCH: Ted Livingston Discusses Kik’s Response to the SEC
12.8.2019
Kik CEO Ted Livingston discussed his company's legal fight with the SEC on CoinDesk Live last week
SEC Delays Decisions on 3 Bitcoin ETF Proposals Until Autumn
12.8.2019
The SEC extended the time it would have to make a decision on three different bitcoin ETF proposals Monday
Blockchain in Business: What Do Companies’ 10-K Reports Say About DLT?
11.8.2019
An analysis of American companies’ stances toward blockchain and distributed ledger technology in SEC-required Form 10-K reports
Kik Lawyers Say SEC Has No Strong Evidence, Twisted Facts in Complaint
7.8.2019
Kik says the SEC has seriously misrepresented the facts relevant to their case, and they will not succeed in the courtroom
Kik Says SEC Lawsuit ‘Twisted Facts’ About Startup’s $100 Million Token Sale
7.8.2019
Kik claims the SEC took comments out of context and manipulated facts in its suit alleging the firm’s token sale violated securities laws
US SEC’s Hester Peirce: Certain Tokens Need a Safe Harbor
5.8.2019
A non-exclusive safe harbor for the offer and sale of certain tokens should be built, according to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission commissioner Hester Peirce
SEC Commissioner: US Could Draw Crypto Policy From These Countries
5.8.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could learn from other countries when finalizing its own crypto regulation, Commissioner Hester Peirce explains. While highlighting peculiar and notable features of the U.S. system, the commissioner emphasizes cross-border considerations, detailing...
US Regulator Plans to Outsource Running Cryptocurrency Nodes
2.8.2019
A recently published document reveals that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has plans to hire contractors to run specific cryptocurrency full nodes for the government agency. According to the SEC documentation, the regulator wants third-party contractors to run nodes for Bitcoin...
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:...
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...