The head of the Security and Exchange Commission cleared the speculations of Market Shut Down by the government. The SEC believed the closing of the markets is rare but unprecedented. Investors should have access to their investment which is possible only if markets are running. The SEC Chair Jay Claton said that SEC was closely...Read More
While Bitcoin has been defined as a non-security by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the regulatory status of XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency, is still up in the air. The cryptocurrency being found as a security could, as fintech upstart Ripple put it, “upend and threaten to destroy the established XRP market more broadly.” Despite...Read More
For years, crypto financial services firms across the U.S. have been trying their hand at launching publicly-traded Bitcoin funds (ETFs). Unfortunately for these hopefuls, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has long not agreed with these firms’ assertions that the cryptocurrency market is ready for its own regulated, tradable fund. This was confirmed to...Read More
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has publicly announced her proposal for a safe harbor for cryptocurrency token sales within the United States. Often referred to as “Crypto Mom”, Hester Peirce was first appointed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in early 2018 and has been a strong advocate for crypto ever since. And while this...Read More
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the US is tightening the noose around initial exchange offerings (ICOs). In yet another step against them, the Commission has brought charges against one more allegedly fraudulent ICO of unregistered digital asset securities. The SEC Is Getting Serious About ICOs The SEC has pressed charges against defendants Sergii...Read More
The critical situation between Telegram and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took another step forward. The market regulator now claims that the popular messaging company saw its upcoming Gram token as securities and thus should fall under established regulations. Is Gram Token A Security? Telegram’s controversy regarding its TON blockchain and its native...Read More
It appears that the cryptocurrency community won’t be seeing an SEC Bitcoin ETF yet again, as Bitwise has withdrawn its application which was filed in January 2019. According to the official note, the move is largely due to the public interest and pursuant to existing regulations. Bitwise Withdraws Bitcoin ETF Application A lot of people...Read More
With initial coin offerings (ICOs) virtually gone and initial exchange offerings (IEOs) now dominating the crypto industry as the newest method of fundraising for blockchain projects, the United States Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned US investors to be cautious when investing in them. The regulator issued an official notice today, warning crypto investors...Read More
Telegram appears to have caught a break with the recent case filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company recently refused to share its financial records with the market regulator, and now the New York court has ruled against SEC’s demand. SEC Request Denied This year started on the wrong foot for...Read More
The case between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the encrypted messaging platform Telegram takes another turn. The latter has reportedly refused to hand over financial details regarding its ICO from two years ago, which was recently requested by the market regulator. Telegram Does Not Want To Share After raising over a billion...Read More
In this roundup, we cover a wide range of regulatory developments in the crypto space. Much has transpired in the U.S., including a new crypto bill, SEC’s proposal, lawmakers seeking answers from the IRS, and the state of Michigan signing several crypto bills into law. We also cover France’s first-approved initial coin offering, a proposal...Read More
The concept of a Bitcoin ETF has been dead in the water for years. Despite another rejection looming on the horizon, Bitwise is not giving up on this idea just yet. It is not the first time that the company wants to explore a Bitcoin ETF. Bitwise Wants its Bitcoin ETF at all Costs So...Read More
It does not happen often that the SEC settles with an ICO company. In the case of Blockchain of Things, it seems everything has been reconciled, of sorts. According to a press release, Blockchain of Things has been subject to an SEC investigation. The SEC Wants to Educate This is not uncommon for ICO projects,...Read More
The U.S. cryptocurrency scene might be on the way to seeing clear cut crypto regulations as Congress prepares to consider a new bill detailing modalities for digital asset oversight. Clear Definition for Digital Assets According to Forbes, the proposed bill titled ‘Cryptocurrency Act of 2020’ seeks to provide a clear framework for crypto regulations in...Read More
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed amending the definition of “accredited investor” — a move that will increase access to regulated cryptocurrency investments. A number of them are currently only available to accredited investors. Among other changes, a person can qualify based on professional knowledge, experience, or certifications. Also read: Lagarde Sees...Read More
Two years after Bitcoin’s ATH, the US SEC still continues to deal with cases involving illegal fundraising by crypto-based companies. SEC Sets its Sights on Latest Crypto Project It has been two years since Bitcoin (BTC) reached its all-time high, with its price reaching $20,000. However, the market surge that allowed its price to go...Read More
The future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States remains uncertain. The lack of a clear regulatory framework makes it difficult for market participants to act without fear of reprisal. The guidance issued and actions taken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and Congress in 2019 provide a...Read More
Crypto exchange giant Binance is currently looking to expand its token trading pair listings for its US platform by as many as 18 new cryptocurrencies. Tron and Tezos On Binance Radar for US Crypto Exchange In a blog post published on Tuesday (December 11, 2019), Binance.US, the American arm of Binance announced that it was...Read More
Many Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have been and are frauds. The state enables this con game in various ways, including the establishment of accredited investors and the regulation of businesses that sell equity. Shut off from the most lucrative aspects of investment, average people rush into the few sources of profit still available to them....Read More
In this regulatory roundup, we cover the U.S. SEC approving a bitcoin futures fund, the new IRS tax form targeting crypto owners, and several more steps taken by the U.S. government toward crypto regulation. We also cover India’s central bank digital currency plan, South Korea’s crypto taxation plan, and the European Commission’s announcement regarding stablecoins....Read More
According to recent documents, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) believes that the case against the serial Ponzi scammer, Renwick Haddow, has yet to be properly solved. The United States SEC does not appear to be satisfied with the New York Southern District Court judge’s decision regarding the case against Renwick Haddow. Judge...Read More
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an investment fund that will invest in bitcoin futures contracts. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls this move “a bit of progress.” The SEC has also revealed why it decided to approve such a fund. Also read: Swiss Licensed Crypto Bank Expanding Into 9 Markets Bitcoin Futures...Read More
Beijing-based Canaan Creative, a leading manufacturer of blockchain servers and solutions for repetition ASIC chips, has again filed to go public (this time in the US markets). The company, which is one of the world’s largest crypto mining equipment producers, filed its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...Read More
Paxos is planning to streamline equities settlement by using a regulatory compliant blockchain-based process. The Paxos Trust Company received a no-action relief letter from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 28, in order to conduct equity securities trading on a blockchain-enabled platform designed specifically for broker-dealers. Paxos’s management revealed that Credit Suisse...Read More
The hype of ICOs in 2017 was downright crazy. Bitcoin was in a state of peak performance and hitting new highs every day, and the trend of ICOs evolved with it. Investors were making enormous returns on their investments and the huge interest ended up giving rise to scam ICOs which had zero credibility in...Read More
The surprise announcement earlier this week that the top bitcoin exchange in Thailand was closing down sent shock waves through the Asian crypto community. BX was one of the most popular exchanges in the region and speculation is growing as to why the company made the snap decision to suddenly axe a clearly profitable venture....Read More
There are several exemptions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers that allow companies to launch their bitcoin investment products without registration. While waiting for the SEC to approve their bitcoin ETF, some firms have taken advantage of these exemptions to offer an interim product. Also read: Indian Government’s New Report Views Crypto Positively...Read More
Overstock is still in the dark about the investigation US regulators launched into tZERO back in 2018, says the company’s new interim CEO. Johnson: No SEC Info Since 2018 Speaking to FOX Business in an interview reported on September 3, Jonathan Johnson said he was still waiting for information from the Securities and Exchange Commission...Read More
VanEck and SolidX are reportedly selling a “limited version” of a bitcoin ETF after every BTC ETF proposal has been rejected by the SEC. | Source: Shutterstock Primarily targeting institutional investors, VanEck and SolidX are reportedly selling a “limited version” of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) after every bitcoin ETF proposal has been rejected by...Read More
Investment firms Van Eck and SolidX, two firms which proposed a Bitcoin ETF which did not receive SEC authorization, have decided to sell shares of the said financial product but while still being within SEC guidelines. According to The Wall Street Journal, the two companies’ alternate solution involves selling shares in a limited version of...Read More
