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SEC Officials Publish Framework for Determining Legal Status of Digital Assets
There is a little more clarity regarding the legal status of digital assets as two SEC officials have published a framework that helps in determining whether an asset qualifies as such on April 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-4 15:00 | |
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Crypto Lawyer: SEC’s ICO Guidance Just a Legal ‘Nothingburger’
When the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission publishes anything related to the cryptocurrency space, the industry immediately pays attention. However, a highly-touted guidance document from the regulator in regards to blockchain and ICOs is shaping up to be seen as a case of nothing to see here. дальше »
2019-4-4 01:15 | |
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United States SEC on the lookout for ‘crypto-specialist’; blockchain and crypto-jobs on the rise
The Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] has ramped up its focus on the digital currency industry and is now looking for a “crypto-specialist” to advise the regulator body on legal issues. As per a public SEC job-posting on USA jobs, the SEC has signaled its concern to the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2019-4-2 13:00 | |
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The U.S. SEC Wants to Hire a Crypto Specialist Legal Advisor
According to April 1, 2019, posting on the Federal Government’s official jobs portal USAJobs, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is plannng to recruit a crypto specialist attorney advisor. дальше »
2019-4-2 11:00 | |
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Tesla Faces Dozens Of Lawsuits Apart From SEC Action
These are not the best of times for Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Fresh from dealing with a stock price crisis caused by weak sales and presumed consumer apathy, he is again facing legal action from the SEC, in addition to dealing with Tesla’s weak financial situation and amssive layoffs. дальше »
2019-3-20 06:15 | |
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[Breaking] SEC Chairman John Clayton: Ethereum and Crypto Tokens Like it ‘Are Not Securities’
Because Cryptocurrency is still relatively new and hasn’t quite gotten as many frameworks set up for it as fiat currency, its legal status is constantly being brought into question. One of the questions that is often asked is whether or not cryptocurrencies are Securities. дальше »
2019-3-12 20:20 | |
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Elon Musk Snaps Back at Contempt Charge; Is the SEC Baiting Tesla’s CEO?
Lawyers for Tesla’ CEO Elon Musk have accused the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission of ‘unprecedented overreach’ and violating the constitutional rights of the iconic billionaire. Musk’s legal team was responding to an SEC request to have the court hold Musk in contempt, according to Reuters. дальше »
2019-3-12 14:45 | |
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Demand for crypto lawyers to boom as sector evolves
As the SEC abandons its ‘light touch’ approach to crypto and investors seek out the comparative security of compliant ICO projects, regulators are looking to the legal profession to ‘get off the fence’ and deliver clients the advice they need to stay on the right side of the law. дальше »
2019-3-8 01:30 | |
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Will Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Pass Legal Muster With the SEC and CFTC?
As stablecoins see greater capital inflows and adoption, regulators will likely take a harder look at their compliance status. дальше »
2019-3-2 14:00 | |
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Lawyers Could Damage Ripple if they Want for the Methods Used by the Company to Promote XRP
Ripple is currently facing a legal battle to avoid XRP being considered a security by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It has been a tough year for Ripple and the XRP digital asset. дальше »
2019-2-16 23:54 | |
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Canadian Startup Kik Plans to Fight a Legal Battle Against the SEC Over an ICO Case
Kik Interactive Inc. , a social media startup based in Waterloo, Ontario is planning to fight the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in court. The startup’s 2017 initial coin offering is at the center of the controversy, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. дальше »
2019-1-29 15:29 | |
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Kik Looks to Challenge SEC over ICO Securities Debacle
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal published on January 27, 2019, Canadian social-media giant Kik Interactive Inc. is contemplating locking horns with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the latter’s diktat on the legal status of tokens issued throug initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2019-1-28 16:00 | |
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UK financial watchdog asks the public how to regulate cryptocurrency
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (cryptoassets) have caused regulators many headaches in recent years. In the latest twist in crypto’s regulation saga, the UK’s financial watchdog has launched a consultation on existing guidance around cryptoassets amid fears that companies could be putting consumers at risk by offering unauthorized services. дальше »
2019-1-24 17:00 | |
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Ghana’s Regulatory Agency Could License Cryptocurrencies and Make Bitcoin a Legal Tender
Although there are several regulatory agencies around the world trying to regulate the cryptocurrency market, there are others that want to make cryptocurrencies legal tender. Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering licensing digital assets in the country. дальше »
2019-1-23 20:34 | |
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Gov’t Shutdown Freezes SEC Activity, But Bitcoin ETF Date Unaffected
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen all pending administrative proceedings due to the government shutdown. According to a legal expert, however, the Commission is not allowed, by law, to delay the decision on VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF past its current deadline. дальше »
2019-1-19 05:00 | |
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Crypto-Exchange BitMEX to Freeze Accounts in the U.S, Quebec to avoid Legal Penalties
BitMEX is going through regulatory pressure and to avoid issues with the SEC the Hong-Kong based exchange has been shutting down users from US and Canada, as reported by South China Morning Post Jan 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-17 10:23 | |
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John McAfee Notions at the SEC Losing its First Legal Battle Against Blockchain Crypto Assets
John McAfee, one of the most recognized figures in the cryptocurrency space has given his opinion regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and virtual currencies. In a recent tweet uploaded by McAfee, he said that the SEC has lost its first legal battle in its unlawful quest to regulate the crypto market. The […] дальше »
2018-12-22 09:42 | |
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Lawmakers In The US Want To Change SEC’s Securities Definition To Adapt To The Crypto World
Lawmakers In The US Want To Change SEC’s Securities Definition To Adapt To The Crypto World The cryptocurrency market in the United States could soon improve its legal framework and provide clearer rules and regulatory clarity. дальше »
2018-12-21 02:49 | |
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Crypto Predictions 2019: The Legal Landscape – Expect Enforcement
Recent enforcement actions by the SEC and similar authorities internationally mean it is possible to make an educated guess as to how 2019 will unfold for Initial Coin Offerings (past, present, and future), crypto exchanges and the legal ecosystems that surround them. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:00 | |
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Bitcoin ETF Approval Chances Down to 10%, Says Legal Expert
Following last week’s delay of the SEC to decide on whether to approve or not the proposed, commodity-backed bitcoin ETF proposal of VanEck and SolidX, legal expert Jake Chervinsky now says that there is a 10 percent chance of its approval. дальше »
2018-12-11 15:00 | |
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Analyzing Cryptos Legally: Cryptocurrency Site Publishes Current Regulation Analysis
A lot of crypto investors these days are considerably worried about the legal aspect of cryptos. They are in a huge grey legal area in many countries, even in the United States, and while entities like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) do not do something about it, the problem will certainly persist for a […] дальше »
2018-12-1 18:42 | |
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“Guidance by Enforcement”: How the SEC Is Slowly Shaping ICO Regulation
On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
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U.S. District Judge Turns Back SEC Request Regarding ICO
A new development has arisen in the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts to regulate ICOs: a District Judge has turned back a request for an injunction. дальше »
2018-11-30 23:08 | |
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ICOs Can Raise Up To $50 Million; Cryptocurrencies Now Taking Advantage of 2015 SEC Regulations
Companies have only recently begun taking advantage of recent SEC regulations that allow projects to raise funds. The two regulations, Reg. Crowdfunding (C. F. ) and Reg. A, allow companies to secure between $1 million and $50 million. дальше »
2018-11-25 01:35 | |
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Smart Contracts Might Not Be Legal: Stellar dApp Creator
Smart contracts may not be legal in US-based securities sales. One dApp’s creators worry that crowd sales could still be in “staunch violation” of SEC regulations – just by using smart contracts. дальше »
2018-11-24 20:07 | |
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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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SEC Slaps Paragon, Airfox ICOs With $250,000 Fine
US regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) repeated calls for ICO token issuers to comply with securities laws November 16 as it enforced penalties against Paragon and AirFox. Paragon, Airfox Will Lose Millions In a statement, the SEC appeared to seek a balance between permissiveness and enforcement of “well-established” rules as it confirmed legal action against the two ICO operators, which together raised over $27 million in 2017. дальше »
2018-11-20 05:00 | |
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Ripple Files to Move Securities Lawsuit from State to Federal Court
Ripple’s legal team in their ongoing securities suit is attempting a new tack: to have the claim proceed at the federal level. In a move that legal commentator Jake Chervinsky described as “seriously crafty,” Ripple has filed a formal notice-of-removal motion to have their most recent securities suit, Zakinov et al v. дальше »
2018-11-14 00:41 | |
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EtherDelta SEC Action Could Impact Entire Industry, Experts Warn
Legal figures engaging with cryptocurrency are warning over continued regulatory uncertainty impacting businesses after US regulators fined EtherDelta almost $400,000 November 8. EtherDelta Could Set Precedent EtherDelta, which operated since 2016 as a smart contract on Ethereum, fell victim to securities obligations under the US’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), leaving owner Zachary Coburn liable for penalties totaling $388,000. дальше »
2018-11-9 14:00 | |
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EtherDelta Blow: $400,000 Fine For DEX Founder
America’s Securities and Exchange Commission, has successfully charged the founder of the token trading platform, EtherDelta. This is the first time that the US regulator has ever brought legal proceedings against a crypto exchange. дальше »
2018-11-8 19:28 | |
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Researcher Nicholas Weaver Of Berkeley Says XRP Coin Is a Security, Committed Fraud
The debate if XRP is a security or not has been heating up ever since 2016. In fact, just last month Ripple revealed that their legal executives are working with SEC to convince the regulators otherwise. дальше »
2018-10-29 19:03 | |
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Marco Santori on Airdrops and the “Complete Picture” of SAFT Regulation
Ever since the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a stern warning about initial coin offerings (ICOs) in February 2018, cryptocurrency projects have had to consider different options for distributing their tokens — and funding their development. дальше »
2018-10-20 19:31 | |
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SEC Launches “Finhub:” A New Initiative to Promote Engagement with Crypto/Blockchain Innovators, Developers, and Entrepreneurs
After a series of adjustments in certain critical positions within the SEC, the regulatory body appears to be moving decisively toward the construction of a more crypto-friendly legal system. It is important to note that a few weeks ago, the SEC announced that it would open a window for those who disagree with the denials […] The post SEC Launches “Finhub:” A New Initiative to Promote Engagement with Crypto/Blockchain Innovators, Developers, and Entrepreneurs appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-10-20 19:24 | |
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SEC to Engage Directly with ICOs and the Public via New Portal
If the blockchain industry had been knocking at the iron-clad gates of the Securities and Exchange Commission, it appears access was just granted. The US’s supreme financial watchdog unveiled the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology, or ‘FinHub’, which aims to help streamline the legal affairs of blockchain companies and fintech startups by boiling down […] The post SEC to Engage Directly with ICOs and the Public via New Portal appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-20 10:00 | |
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SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:51 | |
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Blockchain.com’s Crypto Legal Expert Marco Santori Announces “Fireside Chat” With US Treasury Member
As SEC Works on Regulating Cryptocurrency, Marco Santori Announces “Fireside Chat” With Member of US Department of Treasury Marco Santori is the president and Chief Legal Officer of Blockchain, which has been his role with the platform for the better part of a year. дальше »
2018-10-16 00:50 | |
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Blockvest ICO Being Sued By SEC
Blockvest is being sued the Securities and Exchange Commission for making false claims that the regulator’s approval for its planned ICO. The regulator is looking for an injunction against the defendant in return for all the financial gains of its ICO activities. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:00 | |
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With the CBAC, East Meets West in Search of Adoption and Innovation
The noise that surrounds economic relations between the United States and China is amping up exponentially. You can thank the latest trade wars for that, as fresh tensions boil over between the two nations who are currently trading new tariffs on imports, with no shortage of ill will underpinning the moves. дальше »
2018-10-10 23:38 | |
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Crypto Platform 1Broker Seeks Much-Needed Legal Support After SEC, FBI Shutdown
Marshall Islands-based 1Broker has been in a flurry as of late, as the crypto-focused investment services provider came under heavy fire from the top guns of the free world, American regulators and their closest compatriots. дальше »
2018-10-2 14:00 | |
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Best Bitcoin, Blockchain and Crypto News For Today September 30 [VIDEO] Recap
US Legal Group Summons SEC Chairman Clayton for ICO Regulation Clarity US Legal Group Summons SEC Chairman Clayton for ICO Regulation Clarity Cryptocurrency Scams Are the Thieves of Millions of Dollars, Next Bull Run be Mindful Cryptocurrency Scams Are the Thieves of Millions of Dollars, Next Bull Run be Mindful Coinbase Rolls Out GBP Payments […] дальше »
2018-9-30 21:36 | |
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US Congressmen Urge SEC for Regulatory Clarity Regarding Cryptocurrencies
The quest for a favorable legal system for crypto coins has not been easy in the United States, yet every day new players emerge determined to ease the way. Yesterday, a group of lawmakers from the U. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:17 | |
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US Legal Group Summons SEC Chairman Clayton for ICO Regulation Clarity
15 US Lawmakers Ask SEC Chairman Jay Clayton for ICO Regulation Clarification The cryptocurrency market is everything but defined in the United States as the regulation is slowly being drafted and only after some time, it will be possible to establish a framework for the market. Now, a group of U. S. lawmakers has contacted […] дальше »
2018-9-28 21:34 | |
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SEC, CFTC Hits 1Broker Crypto Platform With Charges — Investors Worried
American Regulators Strikes 1Broker Crypto Platform With Legal Charges, Website Seized On Wednesday afternoon, many investors in this industry were caught off-guard, as the American Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC), who has begun to take a growing role in the crypto asset space, revealed that it had charged 1pool Ltd, known as 1Broker to cryptocurrency […] The post SEC, CFTC Hits 1Broker Crypto Platform With Charges — Investors Worried appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-9-28 05:41 | |
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Presenting a United Front of Blockchain Companies to Work With Congress
It’s a sign of the times and the growing maturity of the crypto industry that a new industry trade association launched in Washington, D. C. , on September 11, 2018, to lobby the U. дальше »
2018-9-22 22:46 | |
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Federal Judge Applies Long-Established Securities Law to ICOs
Does a decades-old securities law apply to an initial coin offering (ICO)? In a case that represents the first time securities laws have been applied to cryptocurrencies, a district judge says it may. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:09 | |
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