Crypto-friendly trading app Robinhood faces lawsuit from securities regulators

Massachusetts plans to sue Robinhood for alleged violation of state laws and regulations not related to crypto.

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Germany Legalizes Electronic Securities on the Blockchain

Angela Merkel's cabinet passed new legislation on Wednesday removing the requirement to have paper-based securities and allowing blockchain to be used instead. дальше »

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Bank of America: лонг биткоина и шорт доллара — в числе топовых тем рынка

Короткая позиция по доллару и длинная на биткоин стали второй и третьей по популярности темами в опросе Bank of America/BofA Securities, проведенном среди 217 управляющих активами на общую сумму в $535 млрд. дальше »

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Fidelity-backed OSL Becomes World’s First SFC-Licensed & Insured Crypto Exchange

Fidelity owned BC Technology’s OSL Digital Securities has finally obtained the Securities and Exchange Commission's license to become the world’s first SFC-licensed, listed, digital asset wallet-insured, Big-4 audited digital asset trading platform for institutions and professional investors. дальше »

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Hong Kong Emits First Crypto License to Fidelity-Backed Company for Operations with BTC, ETH and STOs

Colin Wu has tweeted that Hong Kong has finally issued a license for OSL Digital Securities to start regulated commercial activities with BTC and ETH, as well as STOs дальше »

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How the Incoming Administration Can Fix Crypto Regulation

From securities law to DeFi, there's a lot for U.S. regulatory agencies to clarify about crypto in the year ahead. дальше »

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Blockstack's CEO looks to build a new framework for crypto securities

Blockstack's ecosystem has gone beyond the firm that gave it life, argues CEO.

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Korean Exchange Operator to Oversee Crypto-Linked Stocks in the Midst of Suspicions on Unfair Trading

South Korean securities exchange operator is now expanding its overseeing capacity by monitoring all crypto-related stock activities after volatile movements seen in the last few weeks on listed companies tied to the industry. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner Urges to ‘Embrace’ the Personal Financial Liberty as Crypto & DeFi Gains Adoption

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made new remarks on Thursday urging regulators to honor the right to financial freedom. Talking about the digital assets sector, Peirce, who is known as ‘Crypto Mom’ in the industry, said crypto-regulation is one area where “intersection between personal liberty and regulation looms […] The post SEC Commissioner Urges to ‘Embrace’ the Personal Financial Liberty as Crypto & DeFi Gains Adoption first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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Банк ING протестировал решение для хранения криптовалют

Голландский банк ING впервые раскрыл детали предварительных испытаний решения для хранения цифровых активов, разработанного в рамках проекта Pyctor, пишет CoinDesk. В проекте, нацеленном на создание инфраструктуры хранения и проведения расчетно-клиринговых операций с криптоактивами, также принимают участие такие банки и инвестиционные компании, как ABN AMRO, BNP Paribas Securities Services, Citibank, Invesco, Societe Generale, State Street, UBS и другие. дальше »

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Congresspeople ask SEC to verify who can custody security tokens

Several members of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus are calling for more clarity on broker-dealer rules from the U.S. securities regulator. дальше »

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MicroStrategy Targets $400 Million In Capital Raise, Intends To Use Proceeds To Buy More Bitcoin

Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy is looking to boost its war chest with a capital raise. The company revealed on Monday that it is planning to sell $400 million in convertible senior notes — debt securities that can be converted into the issuing company’s shares — to “qualified institutional buyers” only in a private sale. MicroStrategy […] дальше »

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MicroStrategy will issue $400 million in securities to buy more Bitcoin

Leading business intelligence firm MicroStrategy is doubling down on Bitcoin, announcing a securities offering to raise $400 million to invest in BTC. дальше »

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Following 2.0 launch, Blockstack's STX may be free to trade in the US

Blockstack may have successfully transformed its STX token from securities registration to commodity status.

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Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Ready to Put 5% of His Portfolio in SEC-Approved Bitcoin ETF

Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, is ready to put 5% of his investment portfolio in a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is approved by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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MicroStrategy Buys $50 Million in BTC

The company reported the purchase,at an average price of about $19,427, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the Form 8-K filing, MicroStrategy also disclosed that it currently holds approximately 40,824 bitcoin. дальше »

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Ripple CEO Says The U.S. SEC is Holding Back XRP’s Potential

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reiterated his concerns over the lack of regulatory clarity from the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Previously, both Garlinghouse, and Ripple CTO Chris Larsen, had expressed a desire to leave the U. дальше »

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Pakistan moves to legalize Bitcoin and crypto mining

Only a few weeks ago it was revealed that Pakistan's Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] was working towards introducing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. However, things have seemed tThe post Pakistan moves to legalize Bitcoin and crypto mining appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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DEX Aggregator 1inch Raises $12M; Plans to Scale Market Outreach, Products, and Team

1inch, the Decentralized Exchange (DEX) aggregator, has secured $12 million in its recently completed series A funding. This round was led by Pantera Capital and attracted other crypto investment heavyweights, including Blockchain Capital, Spartan Capital Securities, Struck Capital Fabric Ventures, and ParaFi Capital. дальше »

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Ripple Reconsidering US Exit, Plans to Monitor Regulations Under Biden Admin

Ripple says it is keeping its powder dry regarding reports of the company’s plan to exit the US amid unfavorable regulations. The blockchain firm and majority holder of the XRP cryptocurrency continues to be at the center of legal disputes about whether its distribution of the crypto constitutes the sale of unlicensed securities. дальше »

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What does VCOIN's SEC authorization mean for securities law and crypto?

The latest in securities law and crypto is not a revolution, but it is a step forward.

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Diamond Standard Commodity and Token to List on INX

INX Limited, the blockchain-based platform for trading digital securities and cryptocurrencies, announces today that it has signed a letter of intent with Diamond Standard to... дальше »

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Опрос: 17% пользователей PayPal пробовали покупать и продавать BTC через приложение

Японский инвестиционный банк Mizuho Securities провел опрос среди пользователей платежной системы PayPal. Оказалось, что 17% респондентов уже пробовали покупать и продавать BTC через приложение. дальше »

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Nearly Two-Thirds of PayPal Users Aim to Use Bitcoin at Merchant Stores: Study Finds

Nearly a fifth of PayPal users are jumping on to the Bitcoin (BTC) train, a Japanese investment bank report, Mizuho Securities, reported. According to the survey carried out by 380 PayPal users, there is an uptake in BTC purchases on the global payments platform as users take advantage of PayPal’s Bitcoin capabilities. дальше »

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Institutional Digital Assets Service Provider, NYDIG Raises $150 Million in Two Separate Cryptocurrency Funds

In fillings submitted to the U. S Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), top institutional digital asset fund manager, New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) is raising $150 million from high net worth individuals and institutions in two twin cryptocurrency funds. дальше »

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DeFi-проект 1inch привлек $12 млн при поддержке Pantera Capital

Агрегатор ликвидности с децентрализованных бирж 1inch объявил об успешном закрытии раунда финансирования, по результатам которого привлек $12 млн венчурных инвестиций. Раунд возглавила инвестиционная компания Pantera Capital, в числе других участников ParaFi Capital, Nima Capital, LAUNCHub Ventures, Spark Capital, gumi Cryptos, Fabriс Ventures, Struck Capital, Rockaway Blockchain Fund, Spartan Capital Securities, Blockchain Capital, а также бизнес-ангелы Джош Ханна, Каин Уорик Александер Пэк. дальше »

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Bolivian Cattle Ranch Will Be Tokenized to Open Up Business to Investors

The token is being claimed as the first blockchain-based financial instrument in Switzerland to hold an International Securities Identification Number. дальше »

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Ripple Would Still Prosper Even If XRP Was Declared A Security By U.S Lawmakers, Brad Garlinghouse Asserts

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is confident that his company would still flourish even if lawmakers in the U.S. declared its XRP cryptocurrency a security. Speaking during a podcast interview with Morgan Creek Digital’s Anthony Pompliano, Garlinghouse delved into the repercussions of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recognizing XRP as a security. He […] дальше »

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VanEck Debuts Bitcoin ETN on German Stock Exchange

The popularity of Bitcoin exchange-traded notes (ETN) on European stock markets continues to grow with VanEck joining the fray. With the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) still set against approving a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), crypto ETNs are proving to be an attractive proposition in the European market. дальше »

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Director of National Intelligence Lobbied SEC on Bitcoin, ETF Incoming?

John Ratcliffe, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) sent a letter to the chairman of the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) expressing concerns over their overbearing approach towards cryptocurrencies. Ratcliffe... дальше »

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SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Explains US Crypto Regulation, Calls Bitcoin a Store of Value

The chairman of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has explained how the U. S. government is regulating cryptocurrency. He calls bitcoin a store of value, noting that its rise is driven by the inefficiencies of the current payment system. дальше »

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China Construction Bank Withdraws Blockchain Bond

In an announcement on its website, published on Nov 23, FUSANG revealed that the bond was suspended after CCB’s branch in Labuan, Malaysia pulled out. FUSANG, which allows trading of both cryptocurrencies and digital securities was initially supposed to list the bond upon its issuance by a CCB special purpose vehicle called Longbond Ltd on … Continued The post China Construction Bank Withdraws Blockchain Bond appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF Time? What SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Stepping Down Means for Markets

Jay Clayon is stepping down as chairman of the Securities Exchange Commission. Here’s what that means for crypto and traditional markets. дальше »

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IMVU Receives SEC Staff No-Action Letter Enabling Transferable Digital Asset

IMVU, the world’s largest avatar social platform, today announced it received no-action relief from the Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding... дальше »

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IMVU Set to Launch VCOIN after Receiving SEC No-Action Letter

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff no-action letter clears the regulatory way for avatar social platform IMVU to launch its VCOIN digital asset. The Nov 17 letter emphasizese that the SEC based the decision on IMVU’s operational and governance features. дальше »

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Texas State Securities Board Flags 15 Investment Entities Including One Unregistered Crypto Trader

The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) has announced a series of enforcement actions against 15 online investment entities that illegally market cryptocurrency, binary options, and forex investments in Texas. дальше »

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Law Decoded: Green lights of the SEC, black flags of Binance, Nov. 13–20

Libel laws and new faces at the U.S. securities regulator lead the week's news.

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Outgoing SEC Chairman Says Inefficiencies In Current Payment Systems Are Boosting Bitcoin’s Growth

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton, who is stepping down from his role by the end of this year, recently reiterated that he does not think bitcoin is security but more of a store of value and a payment mechanism. дальше »

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SEC permits IMVU to sell crypto tokens

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has permitted another company to sell its…

The post SEC permits IMVU to sell crypto tokens appeared first on Coin Journal.

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U.S. regulators crackdown on 15 Bitcoin and forex scammers in “sweeping action”

Texan regulators filed charges against 15 illicit investment platforms advertising false crypto, forex, and binary options investments, as per a Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) release shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Grayscale Ethereum Trust becomes first publicly quoted ETH investment product

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] has been coming down hard on crypto exchanges when it comes to compliance. BitMEX is still trying to deal with a double lawsuit by the US proThe post Grayscale Ethereum Trust becomes first publicly quoted ETH investment product appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Thailand’s New Rules Help Securities Companies Launch Crypto Exchanges

Thailand has reportedly revised its net capital rules which help securities firms launch cryptocurrency exchanges. The country now has 15 licensed crypto service providers. New Thai Rules and Crypto Exchanges The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised its net capital (NC) rules which help securities companies provide crypto services, the Bangkok Post reported […] The post Thailand’s New Rules Help Securities Companies Launch Crypto Exchanges appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

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Promoters of Rapper TI’s 2017 ICO Ordered to Pay $103K Penalty

The associates are also barred from selling digital securities for five years. дальше »

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Airbnb mulls over adding support for crypto and blockchain technology

Airbnb has unveiled that it is considering blockchain and crypto integration. The firm revealed this news through a prospectus for its scheduled Initial Public Offering (IPO). Reportedly, the company filed the prospectus with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Thai Regulators Greenlight Crypto Funds as Capital for Securities Firms

In its latest pro-cryptocurrency stance, financial regulators in Thailand say crypto firms can now include their virtual currency holdings as part of their business capital. Southeast Asia remains the fastest growing digital market in the world. дальше »

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Anthony Scaramucci’s Firm Is Looking to Invest in Bitcoin and Digital Assets

SkyBridge Capital, a $9. 2 billion investment firm founded by the former vice president of Goldman Sachs and President Donald Trump spokesman, Anthony Scaramucci, is looking to invest in cryptocurrency filings published by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday and Monday show. дальше »

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SkyBridge given green light to invest in cryptocurrency

The crypto community is waking up to exciting news as another mainstream company wants to step its foot into the industry. Anthony Scaramucci’s billion-dollar hedge fund, SkyBridge Capital, has received green lights from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to go into digital assets. дальше »

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SEC Chairman Jay Clayton to Conclude Tenure by End of 2020

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton will step down from his role by the end of 2020. Crypto-friendly Gary Gensler is among the rumored replacements. United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton will step down from his role by the year’s end. дальше »

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Scaramucci’s Billion-Dollar Mega Hedge Fund Skybridge ‘May Hold Positions’ in Bitcoin

In a filing registered with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the giant global investment firm Skybridge Capital explained that the fund Skybridge G II may invest in digital currencies like bitcoin. дальше »

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SEC Chairman Jay Clayton to Step Down By Years End; Will Crypto Regulations Ease?

Jay Clayton is set to step down as the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman by the end of this year. Clayton, who has been at the agency's helm since May 2017, stated he would be departing six months from his scheduled exit. дальше »

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