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How Blockchain Projects Can Succeed (And Avoid Legal Hassles) in the USA
If you started your legal career more than 30 years ago in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Enforcement Division by suing a company offering geographical dental licenses on the theory they are “investment contracts” and thus “securities” subject to registration under the federal securities laws,*[1] you learned a few things. дальше »
2019-8-17 22:16 | |
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Luxembourg Introduces Legal Framework for Blockchain-Based Securities
CoinSpeaker Luxembourg Introduces Legal Framework for Blockchain-Based Securities The new legal framework mandates companies to register their securities offerings over the blockchain before distribution to investors. дальше »
2019-2-16 16:54 | |
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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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Wyoming Passes New Friendly Regulations for Crypto Assets
The Wyoming state government has been expanding its status as a hub for crypto and blockchain technology by passing several new bills this February. According to Wyoming-based blockchain advocate Caitlin Long, the state of Wyoming has recently passed resolution SF0125 on February 14, 2019, claiming that Wyoming “law recognizes property rights in the direct ownership of digital assets. дальше »
2019-2-15 22:18 | |
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Investors File Lawsuit Against Elastos And Huobi
The creators of Elastos (ELA) and the cryptocurrency exchange Huobi may be in legal hot water, after Elastos ICO investors accused them of hosting an unauthorized securities sale. The investors have asked the New York Supreme Court to summon the the Elastos Foundation and team members, as well as Huobi and its US partner, HBUS, to answer […] The post Investors File Lawsuit Against Elastos And Huobi appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-2-12 19:47 | |
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Wyoming Authorities Categorize Cryptos into Three Broad Groups
Wyoming has categorized blockchain-based cryptoassets into three main groups, digital consumer assets, digital securities, and virtual currency, to enable investors, legal authorities, as well as financial institutions, to easily distinguish between all types of digital assets and handle them optimally, reported finder on February 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-5 17:00 | |
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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 Takes Steps Towards Legal Clarity for Cryptos—Does Not See Utility Token As Securities
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released a ‘consultation paper’ on Jan. 23rd as part of its next step on working with crypto assets. It sets out details on where different types of crypto assets might fall in the regulatory perimeter. дальше »
2019-1-25 08:46 | |
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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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Canada’s First All-Crypto Legal Firm Opens Its Doors to Global Clientele
Technology lawyer Addison Cameron-Huff launched his new, Toronto-based, all-crypto legal firm on January 3, 2019, Bitcoin’s 10th anniversary, as a statement of his commitment to working for and promoting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-based businesses. дальше »
2019-1-11 21:17 | |
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Congress Members Seek to Exclude Cryptocurrencies from the Definition of a Security
Regulatory clarity on the legal status of cryptocurrencies may arrive sooner than expected after two members of the U. S. Congress proposed a bill to exempt digital tokens from the definition of traditional securities, reported CNBC on December 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-25 20:00 | |
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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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Ripple’s Legal Issues Surrounding XRP Litigations Continue to be a Priority for the Company
In a recent article quoting Stephen Palley and Nelson Rosario, two crypto legal experts, The Block talks about Ripple’s litigation. Ripple has been sued several times accused of selling unregistered securities with their cryptocurrency XRP. дальше »
2018-12-22 09:10 | |
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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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Bithumb lists IOST (IOST) and Polymath (POLY)
IOST (IOST) is building an ultra-high TPS blockchain infrastructure to meet the security and scalability needs of a decentralized economy. Polymath (POLY) is the interface between financial securities and the blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-6 12:49 | |
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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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Too Big To Fail: Why XRP Might Escape A Securities Classification
It may be too late for XRP to be classed as a security. At least that’s the opinion of two independent legal experts who have explained to Crypto Briefing that any regulatory clarity gained would be far outweighed by costs, or even the negative effects it would have on the sector. дальше »
2018-11-26 21:39 | |
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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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Prominent Crypto Legal Expert Jake Chervinsky Talks Bakkt’s Impact On Bitcoin Market
Jake Chervinsky Says The Community Shouldn’t Overestimate Bakkt’s Impact on the Crypto Market Jake Chervinsky, a recognized lawyer and a government enforcement defense and securities litigation attorney at Kobre & Kim LLP, says not to overestimate Bakkt’s impact on the market. дальше »
2018-11-8 19:20 | |
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Blockchain Platform, BlockVentures Launches Securities.io
Revolutionary blockchain platform, BlockVentures introduces a token listing platform, securities. io which aims at aiding financial backers with the essential information they need to be successful, including news, advice, information and more. дальше »
2018-11-2 23:39 | |
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Report: Cryptocurrencies Should Be Governed by Current EU Financial Laws
The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) has released a new report suggesting that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recommend to the European Commission that it regulate the cryptocurrency space with existing legislation rather than instilling new rules and laws. дальше »
2018-10-23 00:41 | |
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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 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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New BitConnect Class Action Combines All Former Suits — And Targets Youtube
According to recent court documents, an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint has been filed at a U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against BitConnect. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:58 | |
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Hong Kong to Propose Regulation for Cryptocurrency Trading
Hong Kong’s financial watchdog is looking to tighten investor protection by regulating cryptocurrency trading platforms. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), however, is limited by its legal regulatory reach of securities only, according to Carlson Tong Ka-shing, the outgoing chairman. дальше »
2018-10-16 02:30 | |
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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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UAE Government Accepts Cryptocurrencies as Securities, to Legalize ICOs in 2019
The United Arab Emirates is spearheading cryptocurrency adoption in the Gulf region and intends to introduce initial coin offerings (ICOs) as a legal means-of-fundraising in 2019, reported Reuters on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-10 12:00 | |
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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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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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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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Blockchain Is Suing Blockchain – Things Are Getting Messy in Crypto World
Talk to anyone about the blockchain industry and the conversation usually turns to regulation, or rather, its lack of. However, just as many countries are starting to use existing securities laws as a framework for ICOs, blockchain companies are using existing legal channels to take action on each other. дальше »
2018-9-24 19:00 | |
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New ERC-1404 Security Token Standard Could Spark STO Explosion
The regulated future of blockchain-based crowdfunding is just around the corner, with regulators now taking a hands-on approach to the oversight of initial coin offerings (ICOs). Regulatory interest in ICOs, as well as the recent establishment of legal precedents that define ICOs as securities under U. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:00 | |
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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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US Court Ruling: Initial Coin Offerings Covered by Securities Law
A new ruling by a federal judge in New York has put Initial Coin Offerings under the umbrella of securities law, in a first-of-its-kind legal case against a man charged with promoting digital currencies that were supposedly backed by non-existent real estate and diamonds. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:00 | |
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