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Ripple argues that XRP shouldn't be classified as security origin »
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Could the SEC have the grounds to classify Ethereum as a security once it completes its “Merge” to Proof-of-Stake? Crypto Briefing explores one of crypto’s most hotly contested issues. Ethereum...
2022-7-26 15:49 | |
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The highly anticipated Ethereum Merge has been driving momentum for the asset and broader crypto market over the past week, but there could be negative regulatory implications. The post Could Ethereum Be Classified as a Security After The Merge? appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2022-7-25 08:45 | |
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The SEC says it hasn’t taken an official position on Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the latter might not be out of the woods just yet
2021-4-9 09:00 | |
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Former U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton has shed light on what the future of Bitcoin in the United States could look like. Speaking to CNBC, Mr. Clayton explained that although Bitcoin has not been classified as a security, there’s room for regulation in the near term.
2021-4-3 21:50 | |
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An important part of the paper on regulations is the definition that the DFSA is giving on security tokens. These are classified as “tokens that provide rights and obligations akin to specified investments under the Regulated Activities Order.
2021-3-29 21:55 | |
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The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) recently ruled that utility tokens issued by companies are securities and, therefore, cannot be classified as assets. The ISA’s decision comes after Israeli tech startup Kirobo sought to convince the regulator that its planned token issuance did not amount to a security offering.
2021-1-7 22:30 | |
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Peter Brandt, a professional commodities trader, has taken to Twitter on November 11, 2020 to declare that XRP is absolutely a security, and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would have since classified it as one if the regulators completely understood the workings of cryptos.
2020-11-12 21:00 | |
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Ripple’s cryptocurrency XRP should be classified as a security by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), and it is manipulated by the blockchain payments firm which is a “bag-holder”. This is the opinion of classical chartist and veteran trader Peter Brandt.
2020-11-11 19:05 | |
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There is still no clarity about XRP's status as a security, according to CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert
2020-1-14 22:45 | |
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In a recent interview with the Commodity and Futures Commission (CFTC), chairman Heath Tarbert cast doubt on Ethereum 2. 0’s future legal status in regards to U. S. law. The warning is directly related to the block validation planned for the platform’s upcoming upgrade.
2019-11-16 18:10 | |
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Heath P. Tarbert, Chairman of the U. S. Commodity Futures Commission says cryptos classified as security tokens can become commodities. The CFTC chief also revealed that Ethereum futures may hit the market within the next 12 months.
2019-10-22 12:00 | |
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XRP is feeling the squeeze. The past week was a roller coaster for XRP. A ratings council consisting of cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase, Kraken and Bittrex, and institutional players like Grayscale, DW Trading and Genesis Trading stated that XRP used “securities-like language,” and that it is more akin to being classified as a “security,” than […] The post XRP flirts close to descending triangle base; squeeze to prolong altcoin descent appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-10-5 14:30 | |
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Will the real security please stand up? The debate around whether cryptocurrencies should be classified as “securities,” has been raging for the past few years. Heating up ever since companies began issuing their own “cryptocurrencies,” while distancing themselves from its inner governance, the case of what differentiates a company issuing an ownership share and a […] The post XRP uses ‘securities-like language’, while Litecoin and Bitcoin stand clear, claims Crypto Rating Council appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-9-30 15:08 | |
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Edward Snowden, the notorious American whistleblower, has confirmed he relied on the censorship resistance of Bitcoin to help leak data to journalists in 2013. Snowden made headlines across the globe after leaking highly classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) when he was a CIA employee and subcontractor.
2019-6-27 14:16 | |
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Last week, the Oregon Department of Corrections (DoC) has banned prisoners from reading dozens of books related to technology and programming, citing security concerns. According to records obtained by Salem Reporter, the banned titles — “Windows 10 for Dummies,” “Python Programming For Beginners,” “Blockchain Revolution,” and others — are part of the 1,600 books not allowed in Oregon prisons.
2019-6-24 15:59 | |
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Stephen Palley, a prominent lawyer in the crypto community posted a tweet thread detailing the Federal Class Action lawsuit which Atonomi Token was facing for the alleged sale of an unregistered security.
2019-4-27 12:30 | |
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Legal issues may arise for Binance and their new BNB Tokens, especially if the new coins will be classified as securities. As of now, Binance Chain will be a simple exchange, but the BEP2 tokens may face legal ramifications if they are chosen as a security be feds. The SEC may decide to classify the […]
2019-4-20 18:18 | |
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Marco Santori, President and Chief Legal Officer of Blockchain, spoke about the impact SEC’s framework would have on security tokens, during an interview with Laura Shin for Unchained Podcast.
2019-4-6 08:00 | |
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Earlier today, Riccardo Spagni aka FluffyPony, the lead maintainer of Monero, spoke about the SEC’s guidance on tokens being classified as securities, in an interview with Monero Talk. Spagni particularly spoke about whether Monero can be classified as a security.
2019-4-5 23:00 | |
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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.
2019-4-4 19:30 | |
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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Chairman reaffirmed his agency’s previous stance that Ethereum (ETH) is not a security product, and as such it falls under different regulatory structure that is far more crypto-friendly.
2019-3-13 01:00 | |
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Ripple will get the chance to prove at a federal level that XRP shouldn’t be classified as a security. In a recent development, a judge has granted their motion to keep a class action lawsuit against them in Federal Court, confirmed via a tweet on March 1, 2019.
2019-3-5 22:00 | |
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XRP should not be classified as a security, according to Mati Greenspan, senior market analyst at eToro. That said, Greenspan says that the XRP community’s behavior has been counter-productive to adoption by the banking sector.
2019-1-9 22:05 | |
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Cryptocurrency project Prometheum raised $12 million in seed funding this week before the company gears up to offer a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-approved security token to investors in early-2019, reported American Banker on December 21, 2018.
2018-12-24 21:00 | |
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CoinSpeaker Saga Unfolds as Ripple Still Has Some Open Issues with SEC Maybe XRP cannot be classified as a security anymore. Max Rich, deputy counsel at the crowdfunding platform Republic says the SEC will use the DAO debacle that happened in the summer of 2016, as the cut-off point.
2018-11-27 15:37 | |
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The market for cryptocurrency tax services is growing rapidly, and it is providing forward-thinking tax professionals with an opportunity to capture oversized profits.
2018-11-15 16:58 | |
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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.
2018-10-23 00:41 | |
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In a landmark case for the cryptocurrency industry, a federal judge has ruled that a cryptocurrency caught in the midst of a lawsuit is a commodity, court documents reveal.
2018-9-28 23:15 | |
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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.
2018-9-12 22:09 | |
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In what it deems a first for both enforcement actions, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is charging two entities with registration failures.
2018-9-12 23:36 | |
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The owners of the St. Regis Aspen Resort in Colorado first to sell real estate security tokens on a blockchain with help from Indiegogo. Crowdfunding Site Introduces New Service Indiegogo, one of the largest global fundraising websites, is looking to expand its cryptocurrency offering by allowing companies to sell new asset-backed digital tokens.
2018-8-25 08:00 | |
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Indiegogo, a popular crowdfunding site, has recently made another foray into the crypto industry, facilitating the sale of asset-backed tokens, which are classified as securities by regulators, on its platform.
2018-8-24 22:35 | |
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Through three key acquisitions, Coinbase has gained regulatory approval to expand its asset offering and list tokens classified as securities. The post Coinbase Gains Approval to List Security Tokens appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2018-7-17 16:00 | |
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There is an investigation on whether to classify some top cryptocurrencies with high market capitalization should be classified as securities or not. However, the Chairman of Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC) said that Bitcoin(BTC) is not a security during a meeting with congressional members.
2018-6-27 23:39 | |
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Ripple (XRP) continues to be in the news for a whole new discussion evolving around whether the SEC is going to classify it as a security or not. This debate has caught more fire now that the SEC has issued a clear verdict on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), clearly stating that both of them are not securities.
2018-6-16 22:30 | |
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The Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Director of Corporate Finance, William Hinman, announced at Yahoo Finance’s All Market Summit: Crypto today that bitcoin, ether, and other decentralized cryptocurrencies will not be classified as securities.
2018-6-14 22:00 | |
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