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Rep Soto: Cryptocurrency Regulation Belongs to the CFTC not the SEC
United States Congressman, Darren Soto (D-Fla) has reportedly said that the issue of crypto regulation should be left to the jurisdiction of the U. S Commodity Futures Trading Commission, rather than the almighty Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reported Cheddar on January 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-13 18:00 | |
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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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With Blockchain Regulation Comes Legitimacy, Says Exchange Founder
“People have tried to cling to the idea that all tokens are utilities and not securities,” says the founder of crypto-exchange ERC dEX, David Aktary. “But, it’s grown pretty clear: if you’re buying a token solely for the purpose of profit, then it is a security. дальше »
2019-1-8 10:31 | |
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Thai SEC Plans to Relax ICO Regulations
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly planning to ease the country’s regulation for initial coin offerings. The regulator is conducting a public hearing to relax rules on pre-sales and private token sales. дальше »
2018-12-21 11:00 | |
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SEC Regulations Not Suitable For Crypto: US Lawmakers Aim For Digital Asset Clarity
A pair of U. S. lawmakers are looking to bridge the gap between the crypto community and fuzzy regulation. Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio and Darren Soto of Florida have introduced the “Token Taxonomy Act,” which would essentially remove cryptocurrencies from the securities discussion. дальше »
2018-12-21 22:19 | |
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Hong Kong Plans to Tighten Regulations on Crypto Industry
In an attempt to fight fraud, money laundering, and other issues regarding cryptocurrencies, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong is planning for stricter regulations surrounding exchanges and other crypto bodies, according to the Nikkei Asian Review. дальше »
2018-12-18 20:24 | |
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Top-Funded Stablecoin Basis Shuts Down Due to SEC “Regulatory Constraints”
In a shocking move, Basis, the well-funded stablecoin formerly known as Basecoin, is closing its doors while returning raised capital to any investors. As revealed via a blog post from CEO Nader Al-Naji, the team claims that “having to apply US securities regulation to the system” had a severely detrimental effect on their chances of… The post Top-Funded Stablecoin Basis Shuts Down Due to SEC “Regulatory Constraints” appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-12-15 18:19 | |
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Malaysian Financial Regulators to Intensify Scrutiny of ICOs, Cryptocurrencies
Malaysia’s securities regulator and central bank are to strengthen their scrutiny of initial coin offerings (ICOs) through new rules meant to eliminate issues of unfair trade practices and alleged risk of money laundering and terrorism financing. дальше »
2018-12-9 23:30 | |
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DigiMax Security Token Offering (STO) Consulting and Syndication Business Service Launches
DigiMax is a platform that is for investment and information on regulation around securities ICOs, which is regulatory-compliant. It recently announced that it has launched an STO consultation and syndication service. дальше »
2018-12-4 19:40 | |
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Pre-Solicitation Document Hints Homeland Security Is Attempting To Track Privacy Coin Payments
Pre-Solicitation Document Suggests That Homeland Security Wants To Track Privacy Coin Transactions The United States and cryptocurrency have had a complicated relationship lately, and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has created definition of each of the different types of digital asset coins. дальше »
2018-12-4 23:24 | |
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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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Hong Kong Regulation Set to Benefit Custody Company InVault
Cryptocurrency custody services company InVault, from Shanghai, has launched in Hong Kong just in time to take advantage of the special administrative region’s new rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and asset managers. дальше »
2018-11-25 23:00 | |
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Digital Securities Regulation: An Overview Of Compliant Exemptions
As we discussed in the previous article, there are many parties that stand to benefit from a booming digital securities market. One important group that didn’t get proper mention (because they’re not a business) are the global regulators. дальше »
2018-11-25 17:58 | |
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Rosenstein Targets ICOs, FEC May Permit Political Donations Through Crypto Mining
In recent regulatory news, the U.S. deputy attorney general has called for international cooperation on cryptocurrency regulation. Separately, the U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC) has prepared a draft advisory that could allow political donations in the form of mining power, while the Alabama Securities Commission has estimated that the state has brought forward 20 percent […] The post Rosenstein Targets ICOs, FEC May Permit Political Donations Through Crypto Mining appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-11-23 02:40 | |
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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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Thailand tightens its grip on ICO regulation
Thai regulators have been tough on cryptocurrency and blockchain this year, and if they pull off their latest plan it will further tighten their grip on the industry. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are preparing to launch its first regulated initial coin offering (ICO) portal later this month, according to the Bangkok Post. дальше »
2018-11-9 12:49 | |
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Thai SEC Expects to Approve Country’s First ICO Portal This Month
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly revealed that it expects to approve the country’s first portal for initial coin offerings (ICOs) this month, with ICO approvals to follow. дальше »
2018-11-9 08:45 | |
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In EtherDelta Case, SEC Hints Most Ethereum Based Tokens are Securities
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially charged Zachary Coburn, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange EtherDelta, for operating an unregistered securities exchange. The regulatory agency’s move to charge Coburn comes amidst a greater trend of increasing regulation over the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-11-8 20:00 | |
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EtherDelta Founder Pays SEC $385,000 in Damages for Running an Unlicensed Securities Exchange
It would appear more trouble may be brewing for the cryptocurrency industry. Although there is still no official industry regulation in the United States, dark clouds are gathering over EtherDelta. дальше »
2018-11-8 20:00 | |
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SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases. дальше »
2018-11-3 00:33 | |
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Bithumb and seriesOne Partner to Launch U.S. Securities Token Exchange
Aiming to create an SEC and FINRA-compliant U. S. exchange, blockchain-based crowdfunding firm seriesOne and crypto exchange Bithumb have formed a joint venture. According to an announcement made on November 1, 2018, officials behind the venture look to trade security tokens within a “compliant marketplace” and within the context of “other applicable regulatory approvals. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:06 | |
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Hong Kong steps up regulation and brings crypto-funds under SFC
Hong Kong is pulling rank and is paying increasingly close attention to cryptocurrency funds. In a statement published earlier today, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) stated it would be putting cryptocurrency funds under its watchful eye. дальше »
2018-11-1 17:17 | |
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SEC Commissioner: Bitcoin ETF Applicants Should Focus on Liquidity, Custody, Market Surveillance
Even amid bearish market conditions, the regulatory status of crypto assets remains a hot-button topic, as global governments attempt to discern how to best approach this emerging market. Leading the charge for fair regulation is arguably the U. дальше »
2018-10-23 19:05 | |
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Crypto Should be Subject to Existing Securities Regulation
A research report by the Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) argued that fintech firms using cryptocurrency should be subjected “to the governance by the Securities Law”. HKEX Finds Risks In Large-Scale Deployment of Blockchain In Securities Industry The stock exchange of Hong Kong, Asia’s third-largest operator by market cap, published a report on fintech applications and. дальше »
2018-10-23 10:30 | |
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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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European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Discusses Crypto Asset Regulation with Current Laws
Under existing cryptocurrency rules in the European Union, EU, as transferable crypto assets used in payments (such as bitcoin) are increasingly considered as investments, it could consider such assets under the EU's MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II) regulations, which came into force in January. дальше »
2018-10-22 21:54 | |
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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 Fintech Portal to Help Blockchain Startups
US regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched its dedicated fintech “strategic hub,” commissioner Hester Peirce confirmed October 18. FinHub ‘Here For Fintech’ The platform, known as FinHub, brings together multiple aspects of US regulation with the aim of guiding the nascent financial technology industry as it grows. дальше »
2018-10-19 23:00 | |
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SEC Launches FinHub to Assist Fintech Startups With Securities Regulation Information
US SEC Is Setting Up A New Office To Talk To ICO Startups As part of an effort to regulate the market better, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is about to launch a new division which will be focused on helping fintech startups, including the ones which are getting their funds via […] дальше »
2018-10-19 05:48 | |
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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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Hong Kong’s Securities Regulation Says Complete Crypto Exchange Ban is Overkill
Hong Kong: Total Ban on Crypto Exchanges Unnecessary Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is reacting to the high interest in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, by imposing regulations on the sector. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:58 | |
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E.U. Securities Watchdog Studying ICOs “Case-by-case” to Take a Call on Regulation
The European Union’s securities watchdog has followed suit of its U. S. counterpart SEC, as the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) said on October 8, 2018, that it is observing every initial coin offering (ICO) to decide whether it should be regulated or not, according to a report published by Reuters. дальше »
2018-10-11 15:00 | |
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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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EU securities watchdog plans on examining every single ICO individually — Good luck
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is taking a leaf out of the US’ playbook, and will examine every single initial coin offering (ICO) to decide appropriate regulation. ESMA Chairman, Steven Maijoor, said he is examining how ICOs fit into existing regulatory frameworks, Reuters reports. дальше »
2018-10-9 16:20 | |
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In Search of Stability: An Overview of the Budding Stablecoin Ecosystem
Stability. The word seems to be at complete odds with the current nature of the crypto market. With its flagship coin having “died” on hundreds of occasions, volatility and meteoric price swings have come to define cryptocurrencies, as price stability, ever-elusive, is in short supply. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:05 | |
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CFTC Chairman Believes Bitcoin Is ‘Here To Stay’
Although crypto regulation has been discussed widely for years now, it is still of the biggest issues in the industry to date and has multiple unsolved problems. There isn’t a final decision on how these types of assets should be managed and controlled due to members of such influential governmental bodies such as the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and the CFTC (Commodities Futures Trading Commission) haven’t been able to reach a single opinion on the matter. дальше »
2018-10-3 17:30 | |
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BitMEX’s New COO Angelina Kwan Joins the Crypto Space at “An Exciting Time”
Angelina Kwan, former managing director and head of regulatory compliance for Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing, is taking on the position of COO of BitMEX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, at a time when the challenges facing these exchanges are greater than ever. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:47 | |
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CFTC Chair: Cryptocurrencies Have a Future, They Are Here To Stay
One of the most pertinent issues facing the cryptosphere today is regulation, as members of prominent governmental agencies, like the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have yet to come to a unanimous opinion on how this nascent space should be regulated and managed. дальше »
2018-10-2 13:00 | |
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Blockchain’s Report Examines Benefits (and Failures) of Today’s Stablecoins
Stablecoins have garnered serious investor attention over the past few weeks. Unlike bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies, they are digital assets built to lessen price volatility and are often paired against the U. дальше »
2018-9-29 01:06 | |
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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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Ripple Introduces XRP Ledger (rippled) Version 1.1.0, Buckles up for Future Regulations
Ripple has found itself in the center of huge controversy, the cryptocurrency regulation debate in the US hit Ripple, with claims that XRP is a security. While the company has consistently argued against it, there seems no denying that the standard Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s definition when used in the crypto market, will hurt […] Ripple Introduces XRP Ledger (rippled) Version 1. дальше »
2018-9-18 08:49 | |
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US Securities Laws May Cover Initial Coin Offerings: Federal Judge
Lack of regulation has been a major problem for the cryptocurrency sector and government agencies trying to get a hold of this market. Now a new ruling from a US federal judge brings initial coin offerings (ICOs), the wildest space in the crypto markets, under the US securities law. дальше »
2018-9-14 20:24 | |
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U.S. Federal Judge Rules ICOs are Covered By Securities Law
In moving closer to the governmental goal of cryptocurrency regulation, a United States federal judge has passed a ruling suggesting that U. S. securities laws could cover Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2018-9-12 06:22 | |
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