Thai SEC says bank customer crypto assets off-limits for lending and investment purposes

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced new regulations aimed at digital assets. 

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Are Proof-Of-Work Assets Safe? Analysts Give Their Two Cents Amid SEC’s Ambush

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The SEC requires crypto exchanges to expose their customers’ assets

This year, a crackdown on digital assets has been at the top of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) plan. The post The SEC requires crypto exchanges to expose their customers’ assets appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce Believes Digital Assets Could Be the ‘Money of Internet’

Coinspeaker SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce Believes Digital Assets Could Be the ‘Money of Internet’SEC's Hester Peirce stated that cryptocurrencies prove to be important "transaction mechanisms" and their "store of value" is an important function of the digital assets.

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US SEC Cracks Down on Fraudulent Crypto Hawking in Texas

An ICO project that marketed its assets directly to the public, is taken to court by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

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US SEC Reaches $10 Million Settlement With Digital Assets Issuers

The US SEC has settled with a Dallas-based digital assets company and its founders for $10 million

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SEC charges Dallas company for operating unregistered digital asset exchange

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced pressing charges against Bitqyck Inc. and its founders for defrauding investors in securities offerings of two digital assets and operating an unregistered exchange.

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U.S SEC approves blockchain startup to record digital securities

Securitize, a company that converts assets to tokens and manages digital securities on the blockchain, has been registered as a transfer agent with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

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The SEC Effect: Crypto Investors Feel The Chill

Markets have taken a turn for the worse as North American investors reacted to the SEC’s latest pronouncements for future token sales. Based on their latest movements, regulators will continue to treat all token sales as likely securities for the foreseeable future.

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SEC оштрафовала российскую ICORating на $268 тысяч

Базирующаяся в России аналитическая фирма ICORating согласилась выплатить штрафы в размере $268 998 в пользу Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC). SEC Charges ICO Research and Rating Provider With Failing to Disclose It Was Paid to Tout Digital Assets https://t.

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Reginald Middleton Responds To SEC Freeze Of Veritaseum Assets

Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued an emergency lawsuit against Reginald Middleton and his two companies, Veritaseum LLC and Veritaseum Inc. , alleging Middleton had held a fraudulent ICO.

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Blockchain Firm Veritaseum Calls for Assets to Be Unfrozen in SEC Response

Veritaseum has officially responded to the SEC's claims it sold illegal securities and called for its funds to be unfrozen to protect investors.

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US Court Temporarily Freezes $8M in Response to SEC Request Yesterday

U.S. district court has approved of the temporary freeze on $8 million of a New York citizen and two of his entities’ related assets following the U.S. SEC

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SEC Files Emergency Action Against Organizer of ‘Fraudulent’ $15 Million ICO

The SEC is seeking to freeze the assets of Reggie Middleton, organizer of the $14.8 million Veritaseum (VERI) ICO.

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SEC Requests Freeze on Assets in Connection With Alleged $15M ICO Fraud

The SEC is prosecuting a New York businessman in connection with ICO fraud and is seeking immediate relief

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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce speaks out against global regulatory framework

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says countries should develop individual regulatory frameworks for crypto assets and not rely on a global framework for all jurisdictions.

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SEC Opens To Crypto, But Kik Still Left Out

Hester Peirce may look favorably on digital assets, but ‘Crypto Mom’ is not the only parent at the SEC. The Securities and Exchange Commission continues to regard cryptocurrencies with suspicion, particularly when it comes to ICOs and their status as investment securities.

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SEC Commissioner: US Could Draw Crypto Policy From These Countries

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could learn from other countries when finalizing its own crypto regulation, Commissioner Hester Peirce explains. While highlighting peculiar and notable features of the U.

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Pro-Crypto SEC Commissioner Urges Regulators to Take a “Forward-Leaning” View on Crypto Matters

With the crypto market gradually developing, one might have wondered why President Donald Trump has been keeping his opinions concealed regarding said matters. Not too long ago, the president along with Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin both shared their distaste for digital assets, where the latter stressed the actuality of “very, very strong” regulations. As a […]

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SEC Begins Green-Lighting Token Offerings

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently made history when it green-lighted two token offerings under Regulation A+. “This is the first time in U. S. history that a crypto token offering has received SEC qualification,” one of the two qualified issuers proclaims.

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Regulators Give Thumbs Up To Non-Custodial Exchanges

Cryptocurrency exchanges are navigating uncharted waters, but new regulatory guidelines could help these businesses reach land. The two leading U. S. regulators, the SEC and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), have released a joint statement on broker-dealer obligations for digital assets, clarifying some of the rules that apply to cryptocurrency exchanges.

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FINRA, SEC Explain Delay In Broker-Dealer License Approval

In a joint statement, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the US Securities and Exchange Commission explained that the delay in many crypto-related firms looking to obtain a broker-dealer license has to do with digital assets and whether or not they fulfill certain Security Investor Protection Act requirements.

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Longfin CEO Charged by Prosecutors for Propping up Books

Longfin, a FinTech company specializing in structured trade solutions, was previously charged by the SEC for securities fraud and froze $27 million worth of assets. In a press release, the SEC revealed they are now charging ex-CEO, Venkata Meenavalli, with cooking the books and faking 90 percent of the company’s revenue, June 5, 2019.

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Kik CEO: ‘Buy today, sell tomorrow, profit’ — SEC: ‘Nope, that’s illegal’

In a turn everyone should’ve seen coming, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing messaging app Kik for its initial coin offering (ICO). In court documents released yesterday, the SEC outlined that Kik’s sale of one trillion “Kin” tokens was not registered with the SEC.

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Cryptocurrency: Involvement of virtual assets among teens an adoption blessing or major exploitation?

Kin, a crypto-project based around messaging app Kik, recently made headlines as the organization launched the DefendCrypto. org dubbed fund against the US Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC].

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Jay Clayton and Crypto Mom Urge SEC to Keep an Open Mind About New Technologies

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is having its first FinTech Forum at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D. C. , where they discussed a range of issues related to digital assets and distributed ledger technology (DLT).

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SEC FinTech Forum: Jay Clayton and Commissioner Hester Peirce say SEC need to keep an open mind about new technologies

The world of digital assets and blockchain technology have been affected lot by the decisions made by regulatory authorities, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] being the main overwatch authority.

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SEC FinTech Forum: Jay Clayton and Commission Hector Pierce say SEC need to keep an open mind about new technologies

The world of digital assets and blockchain technology have been affected lot by the decisions made by regulatory authorities, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] being the main overwatch authority.

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LATOKEN’s partner signs agreement with US Broker-Dealer Monarch to strengthen position on STO market

San-Francisco, May 27, 2019. LiquiTrade Ltd. signed the agreement with a Monarch Subsidiary Broker Dealer they purchased (awaiting FINRA/SEC approval), aimed at providing accredited US investors with the ability to buy and sell eligible digital assets.

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SEC’s harsh crypto regulations would drive innovation away from the US to Asia, says Fred Wilson

Circle-acquired Poloniex, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, announced the geofencing of nine assets on its platform recently. The reason revealed by them was the uncertain regulatory climate in the US, leading them to take a cautionary step fearing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s [SEC] retribution.

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Generation Bitcoin: 90% of Millennials Prefer Crypto to Gold: ETF Expert

By CCN: The US investing industry stands on the precipice of a dramatic upheaval that could see bitcoin and other cryptocurrency assets replace gold in investor portfolios. That’s according to Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store, an independent investment advisor.

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SEC Moves to Halt Diamond-Linked Crypto ‘Ponzi Scheme,’ Freeze Assets

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has taken action over what it alleges is a $30 million crypto scam based on supposed diamond investment.

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SEC’s guidance prompts more questions than answers, says Circle’s Jeremy Allaire after Poloniex geo-fencing episode

Circle-acquired Poloniex, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange’s decision to geofence nine digital assets on its platform was met with criticism from some of the most prominent figures in the community.

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Consensus 2019: SEC Warns Exchanges Listing IEOs of Regulatory Troubles

Coinspeaker Consensus 2019: SEC Warns Exchanges Listing IEOs of Regulatory TroublesValerie Szczepanik, the US SEC Advisor for Digital Assets and Innovation, noted that exchanges seeking to list IEO tokens for a fee could face regulatory issues.

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US: SEC and CFTC Chairs Call for Digital Literacy Among Regulators

According to testimonies published May 8, 2019, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and  the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have called for increased education regarding digital assets and blockchain technology.

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SEC To Put On A Public Blockchain And Crypto Asset Forum May, 31 2019 In Washington D.C.

SEC To Host Blockchain And Crypto Public Forum May 2019 The SEC recently announced that it plans to hold a fintech forum to discuss distributed ledger technology and digital assets. The forum, which will be held on May 31, 2019, in the SEC’s Washington, DC headquarters, is being organized by the agency’s Strategic Hub for […]

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US: SEC and CFTC Aim for Literacy in Digital Assets, Blockchain Analysis

The chairmen of the SEC and CFTC noted the importance of institutional literacy in digital assets and blockchain analysis in today’s budget hearings

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Report: North Korea May Exploit Southeast Asia’s Crypto Exchanges

North Korea could pose a threat to countries across Southeast Asia as it looks to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges due to gaps in regulatory frameworks, according to a new report.

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US SEC and FINRA to Discuss Digital Assets at Joint Broker-Dealer Meeting in June

U.S. financial regulators SEC and FINRA will discuss digital currencies at a broker-dealer meeting in June

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Crypto attorneys weigh in on SEC token framework

The SEC’s “Framework for ‘Investment Contract’ Analysis of Digital Assets” aims to help answer the key question hovering over ICO project of when is a digital token a security? While early reviews are mostly positive, some crypto lawyers say more needs to be done.

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Polychain’s Assets Drop $376 Million Since August, SEC Filings Show

Polychain, one of the most elite funds serving startups in the crypto industry, is no longer a billion-dollar operation.

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Blockchain’s Chief Legal Officer Says SEC Didn’t Share Much New Information About Regulations

The President and Chief Legal Officer of Blockchain, Marco Santori, talked about the new framework that the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released about Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrencies.

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The ZuckerBezos Clause: SEC Opens Door For Facebook, Slams It On Crowdfunding

The SEC has issued non-binding guidelines on token sales and ICO crowdfunding initiatives, laying out the foundation for a repressive approach to digital assets that will favor incumbents at the expense of emerging enterprises.

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SEC says Digital Assets Framework does not “represent” Commission

The United States Securities and Exchanges Commission [SEC] released guidance with regard to analyzing which tokens could be classified as a security, a much-anticipated step from the commission. The framework was released on 3 April 2019, along with an official statement on “Framework for ‘Investment Contract’ Analysis of Digital Assets.

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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.

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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.

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Crypto Regulation: SEC Staff Publish Guidelines on Digital Assets

Two commissioners at the US SEC have published digital asset guidelines to help those launching or investing in various cryptos decide whether they fall under existing securities legislation. Whilst not an official SEC ruling, the commissioners behind the guidelines hope that they will aid market participants in determining the legality of a digital asset investment.

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In Plain English: SEC Publishes Guidance on Tokens as Securities

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an investment contract framework for digital assets, which is intended to give crypto companies guidance as to whether a cryptocurrency is a security.

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[Hot Off the Press] SEC Releases Crypto Asset Framework for Token Issuers

US SEC Framework for “Investment Contract” Analysis of Digital Assets The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has just published its regulatory guidance for token issuers. The new guidance is related to tokens and it explains how they analyze them to be considered securities or not. During the last year, the SEC has been taking […]

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