2020-9-15 02:02 |
‘Virtual crypto assets are securities, unless proven otherwise,’ the Nigerian SEC said.
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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) shared in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday that she believes Bitcoin is a decentralized commodity, and that the other crypto assets behave like securities.
2021-11-3 16:59 | |
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New legislation in California may help establish definitions of digital assets as securities, though nationwide impact is uncertain.
2020-5-7 00:40 | |
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When Libra was first announced in June 2019, it was pitched as a global digital currency pegged to a basket of bank deposits and short-term government securities. These assets were to be denominated in a range of historically stable international currencies, including the dollar, pound, euro, Swiss franc and yen.
2020-4-24 00:00 | |
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On April 20, 2020, the Japan Security Token Offering Association (JSTOA) released self-regulatory guidelines to help the citizens and the financial regulators differentiate between customer assets and electronic record transfer rights.
2020-4-22 21:00 | |
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A platform dubbed ‘Republic’ has announced it will soon launch its own digital assets based on Algorand’s blockchain. The former allows investors to acquire a stake in upcoming startups; they are now set to tokenize the underlying and have them regulated as digital securities.
2020-3-18 18:04 | |
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The central bank is in favor of digital securities, but maintains cryptocurrencies shouldn't be allowed in Russia.
2020-3-17 17:00 | |
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On Feb 26, Judge Phyllis Hamilton of the Northern District of California ruled that the class-action lawsuit filed by investors claiming Ripple sold unregistered securities will move forward. The judge also noted that digital assets that do not fall under securities law will be subject to laws against unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices […]
2020-3-14 15:06 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to move in tandem with assets like securities following Trump’s announcement banning all travels from Europe to the US. Analysts observed that Bitcoin underwent a major sell-off mirroring that of US stocks thus acting like a risk-on asset.
2020-3-13 14:25 | |
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To prevent homes in Japan’s countryside from staying vacant and becoming dilapidated, LIFULL and Securitize are looking to digital assets
2020-3-10 06:52 | |
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The US congressman Paul Gosar just introduced the Crypto Currency Act of 2020 that aims to bring more clarity on which regulator should cover digital assets. The bill proposal says digital assets should be divided in 3 categories: crypto commodities, crypto securities and crypto currencies.
2020-3-10 21:47 | |
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BitGo, a provider of blockchain financial services, announced today that it is acquiring Harbor, a platform for digital securities, and its broker-dealer and transfer agent subsidiaries. The acquisition extends BitGo’s capabilities to address a wider class of digital assets for institutional investors and provides a foundation for a full-stack digital assets solution.
2020-2-19 22:29 | |
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German banks have shown a keen interest in crypto assets as of late. For Bank von der Heydt, taking the next step seems to be a logical decision. It is evident that most commercial banks would love to create their own tokens.
2020-2-12 03:00 | |
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Archax, the forthcoming London-based institutional digital securities exchange, today announced a partnership with Polymath, the security token platform focused on issuance and management of regulated assets.
2020-2-6 18:51 | |
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Israel’s securities regulator is calling on private sector players to submit proof-of-concept for Distributed ledger technology (DLT) backed virtual assets trading platforms. According to CoinDesk, Israel Securities Authority (ISA) held a conference on Jan 20 in Tel Aviv where it announced that it was set to provide a full virtual value chain meant for investors […]
2020-1-28 01:04 | |
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The Asia-Pacific crypto-fiat exchange Zipmex has been given a digital assets exchange license by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As stated in a press release from January 20, the Thai SEC and the country’s Ministry of Finance have approved Zipmex to have its license, which is known for very strict regulatory requirements like […]
2020-1-20 18:32 | |
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Asia-Pacific crypto-fiat trading platform Zipmex has sealed a digital assets exchange license from the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission
2020-1-20 14:02 | |
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The Securities Commission Malaysia has published the country’s guidelines on digital assets which set out the regulatory framework for token sales. All token offerings must now be carried out only through platforms approved by the commission.
2020-1-20 17:35 | |
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Canada's top financial watchdog has told crypto exchanges they will be subject to securities law if they act as custodians to users' digital assets.
2020-1-18 22:18 | |
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Juliet Summits are delighted to facilitate the 3rd installment of Security Tokens Realised Awards to recognize the companies that are leading the drive towards Securities and Assets Tokenization. The Awards will cover the following 4 key areas: Digitizing Capital Markets for Banks and Financial Institutions Blockchain Technology and Trading Infrastructure Innovation Investment and STOs – […]
2020-1-18 20:47 | |
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The New York-based investment company WisdomTree has made the announcement that it’s going to issue a stablecoin before its competition does. It seems Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) actions have already been taken by the giant in this direction.
2020-1-14 23:41 | |
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HCX to host Crypto Assets & Institutional Investors Summit during World Economic Forum 18-19 Jan 2020 in St Moritz to give a boost to digital securities and crypto economy We are reimagining capital markets and creating a platform for wall street and crypto projects to do business together.
2020-1-14 12:17 | |
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Koine, a provider of segregated, institutional custody and settlement services for digital assets, announced today has retained US Capital Global Securities as its lead financial advisor on a $50 million equity raise.
2020-1-10 23:56 | |
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released their priority list for 2020, on Jan. 7 reaffirming its regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency industry. While the previous priority lists in 2018 and 2019 explicitly focused on initial coin offerings (ICOs) and investments in the field, the new list promises a friendlier, gentler and more comprehensive outlook […]
2020-1-8 18:10 | |
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A former client is suing international law firm Faegre Baker Daniels for legal malpractice. Digital Capital Management claims the company gave it questionable advice relating to the setting up of a cryptocurrency investment fund.
2020-1-4 17:44 | |
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The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has received an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listing application for a project that tracks blockchain-based stocks as underlying assets. Called the Penghua Shenzhen Stocks Blockchain ETF, the application was accepted on December 24 by the CSRC and was filed by the Shenzhen headquartered asset management company Penghua Fund. What the […]
2019-12-30 18:41 | |
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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.
2019-8-8 22:02 | |
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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.
2019-8-5 08:55 | |
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Is The ‘King Of The Geeks' The Creator Of Bitcoin? The Argument About Linus Torvalds A dramatic over extension in the volume of lending, the integration of sub-prime mortgages and other toxic assets into Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS') were not components that came up as a surprise during the recession of 2008. On May 3rd, […]
2019-7-29 21:51 | |
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After its introduction in 2013, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) managed to become one of the largest Bitcoin investment products in the world. So far, GBTC has outperformed most traditional assets year to date, in line with BTC’s rising prices, and became one of the most actively traded securities on the OTC Markets Group.
2019-7-25 00:22 | |
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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.
2019-7-17 14:05 | |
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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.
2019-7-9 23:39 | |
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As with the evolution of music consumption, digitization of securities will have far-reaching effects, writes Ami Ben David of Ownera.
2019-6-29 11:00 | |
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Why Is FINRA Frustrating Approval Requests For 40 Digital Assets Securities Startups? The current cryptocurrency and blockchain climate is pretty interesting. There's so much happening right now that everyone naturally seems to want a piece of the pie.
2019-6-18 01:12 | |
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With some broker-dealer applications stuck in regulatory limbo for up to 14 months, firms ready to launch their regulated blockchain products in the US have been forced to wait while the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities and Exchange Commission deal with the "complex issues" present in the regulation of digital assets.
2019-6-17 18:56 | |
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Major family-owned property firm Stan Group will meet with Hong Kong’s securities watchdog in January 2020 to seek approval for the sale of tokenized real estate assets
2019-6-13 14:24 | |
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ROKKEX is a next generation crypto exchange with a foundation of security and performance. ROKKEX enables both the beginner and advanced trader to exchange crypto assets instantly with maximum safety.
2019-6-10 22:33 | |
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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.
2019-6-6 17:00 | |
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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.
2019-6-5 11:26 | |
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The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), has released a report advising regulators on their approach to “crypto asset trading platforms” (CTPs). The report suggests that any crypto assets considered securities should follow the same regulatory principles as conventional securities but does not provide guidance on how to define crypto assets as securities in the first place.
2019-6-4 02:00 | |
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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].
2019-6-3 04:00 | |
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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).
2019-6-2 20:45 | |
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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.
2019-6-2 22:30 | |
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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.
2019-6-2 22:30 | |
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs).
2019-6-1 19:04 | |
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ASIC, the Australian securities regulator, has updated its guidance for businesses involved with initial coin offerings and crypto assets.
2019-5-30 15:45 | |
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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.
2019-5-27 05:00 | |
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Tether, a stablecoin tied to the dollar that is meant to mediate the volatility of other cryptocurrencies, is partly backed by bitcoin. As detailed in court documents obtained by The Block, Tether admitted to using some of the cash reserves meant to back its stablecoin to purchase bitcoin, among other assets.
2019-5-22 23:02 | |
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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.
2019-5-21 17:25 | |
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The Securities Commission of The Bahamas has escalated their proposal to create a new regulatory framework for the issuance and sale of digital tokens in order to attract more blockchain business to set up offices on the island.
2019-5-21 17:00 | |
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Blockchain.com is expanding its presence in Africa with a launch in Ghana, as the crypto brokerage looks to build digital asset infrastructure across some of the region’s fastest-growing markets. The company announced the expansion on March 9, saying the move…
Ghana's new law bodes well for crypto enthusiasts and ends years of legal ambiguity surrounding digital assets in the West African nation.
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Two senior executives of Binance, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, have been held against their will for the past two weeks by Nigerian authorities.
Kenya might become the first country in the world where the industry’s representatives would develop the regulatory framework for crypto.
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