US senators slam SEC’s Coinbase lawsuit, demand clearer crypto regulations

Two U. S. senators have criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against the biggest American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase. On June 6, the SEC filed a lawsuit stating that Coinbase violated securities laws by operating as an unregistered broker, exchange, clearing agency, and offering unregistered securities via its Staking Program.

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SEC Sues Coinbase on Unregistered Securities Exchange Allegations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued U.S crypto exchange Coinbase on allegations of violating federal securities law, a day after filling a similar suit against Binance.

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SEC sues Coinbase, alleges multiple securities law violations

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing Coinbase, America’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, for allegedly breaching securities laws. The SEC claims Coinbase operated as an unregistered broker, exchange, and clearing agency and offered unregistered securities via its Staking Program.

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“Fight between freedom and authoritarianism” Crypto pros defend Binance

The biggest crypto news this week was the decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to sue Binance and Changpeng Zhao. As we wrote here, the SEC filed 13 charges, accusing the company of operating an unregulated exchange in the US and offering unregistered securities.

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Binance Endures $69M in Net Outflows Within an Hour, Amid SEC Charge: Nansen

The world’s largest crypto exchange was sued for multiple securities law violations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday.

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What A Ripple-SEC Possible Settlement Could Mean For XRP As Game-Changing Ruling Nears

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The SEC Is Getting Clearer About How It Plans to Regulate Crypto

Zcash, horizen and stellar might be securities, according to new regulatory filings. We’re starting to get even more clarity about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s efforts to bring the cryptocurrency sector in line with its existing regulations.

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XRP Lawsuit effect? 'I hope that we can provide clarity in a few areas'

The question of Cryptocurrency regulations is now when and how. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said it's bound to be a major undertaking.

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ASX Shoots to Overtake IBM and Others with new Blockchain Platform 

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the country’s primary securities exchange, is actively working on its distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform which it expects will pose a competition to tech industry’s heavy hitters such as IBM and Microsoft when it goes live in mid-2020 to replace its Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS).

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The SEC Isn’t Done Yet, Files Documents To Reopen Bitcoin Scam Case; Seeking Monetary Relief

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to revisit the Renwick Haddow case, a Bitcoin-related fraud where investors were stripped of a combined amount of $37 million. According to news outlet, Cointelegraph, the SEC expressed their intentions in a letter sent to Judge Lorna G.

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US SEC Re-Opens Infamous Bitcoin Scammer Case

According to recent documents, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) believes that the case against the serial Ponzi scammer, Renwick Haddow, has yet to be properly solved. The United States SEC does not appear to be satisfied with the New York Southern District Court judge’s decision regarding the case against Renwick Haddow.

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Bitcoin ETF chances jump after SEC green lights futures-based fund; here’s why

For years, crypto financial services firms across the U. S. have been trying their hand at issuing publicly-traded Bitcoin funds (ETFs). Unfortunately for these hopefuls, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has long not agreed with these firms’ assertions that the Bitcoin market is ready for its own regulated, tradable fund.

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SEC Approves Bitcoin Futures Fund

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an investment fund that will invest in bitcoin futures contracts. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls this move “a bit of progress.

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SEC Reveals Telegram’s Communications With Investors, Seeks to Question Advisor

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants Telegram’s former chief investment advisor to testify and hand over documents related to the company's $1.7 billion 2018 token sale.

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NYDIG Secures SEC Approval To Offer Cash-Settled Bitcoin Futures To Institutional Investors

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave approval to the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) to provide institutional investors with shares of a Bitcoin (BTC) futures fund. A filing published by SEC on Monday is saying the NYDG Bitcoin Strategy Fund is a Stone Ridge Trust VI portfolio fund that will invest in […]

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SEC Moving at a Snail’s Pace, Announces Closed-End Interval Fund to be Launched Soon

Dalio Osman Blass, the US Securities and Exchange Commission's Director of the Division of Investment Management in her keynote address at 2019 ICI Securities Law Developments Conference announced that a registered closed-end interval fund going to be launched soon.

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Telegram founder to appear in U.S. court over GRAM token sale

A U.S. court has ruled that three Telegram employees - including CEO Pavel Durov - should testify in the case filed against the company by the Securities Exchange Commission.

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Fintech Arm of Chinese Insurance Giant Shoots for $500M IPO in US

Ping An’s fintech subsidiary OneConnect is aiming for a $500 million IPO in the U.S. according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission

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The SEC Has a New Chief Crypto Cop

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed a new head of the cyber unit that tackles crypto firms breaking the law.

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When New York Stock Exchange IEO: NYSE Lobbies for Companies to Raise Capital in Direct Listings

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is lobbying the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow its direct listings to also raise new capital. This reminds many in the cryptocurrency industry of initial exchange offerings (IEOs).

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Thailand’s Securities Regulator will Update Laws to Cultivate Digital Asset Innovation

The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced they are looking into amending the royal decree issued for digital assets in May 2018. According to the Bangkok Post, the SEC has already given certain crypto companies permission to legally operate and serve customers in the region, November 25, 2019.

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Security token platform TokenSoft adds support for CommerceBlock

TokenSoft, a platform for financial institutions issuing blockchain-powered securities, today announced the launch of support for CommerceBlock, a public blockchain-based infrastructure enabling the distribution, exchange, and storage of tokenized assets and securities.

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Thai SEC Mulls Tweaking Existing Crypto Regulations to Boost Growth

Asian nations such as Thailand are wasting no time in preparing their economies for a future that involves crypto assets. China is full steam ahead on blockchain technology, and Thailand is making plans to open up further to the digital asset industry with amendments to existing regulations.

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JPMorgan’s Blockchain Products, Explained by Ex-JPM Tech Leads

The evolution of JPMorgan Chase’s blockchain products, explained by former blockchain tech leads at JPMorgan and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Блокчейн станет привычным явлением уже в ближайшем будущем

Генеральный директор биржи Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Питер Хайом заявляет, что блокчейн станет очень популярной технологией в следующие семь лет. О собственном видении перспектив индустрии децентрализованных технологий он рассказал во время конференции vForum, которая недавно прошла в Сиднее. Блокчейн —...

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Crypto will see huge 'wave' of tech firm interest in 2020: Marc Bhargava

Back in October, the United States' Securities and Exchange Commission had shot down the last standing Bitcoin ETF application submitted by Bitwise Asset Management. Soon after the same, community senThe post Crypto will see huge 'wave' of tech firm interest in 2020: Marc Bhargava appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Libra Would Be Registered as a Security in the U.S. after Legislative Overturn

Coinspeaker Libra Would Be Registered as a Security in the U. S. after Legislative OverturnUnder a new U. S. bill, Facebook’s Libra would be viewed as a security and would be within the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Facebook’s Libra Would be Registered as a Security in the U.S. after Legislative Overturn

Coinspeaker Facebook’s Libra Would be Registered as a Security in the U. S. after Legislative OverturnUnder a new U. S. bill, Facebook’s Libra would be viewed as a security and would be within the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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New Bill ‘Managed Stablecoins Are Securities Act’ Could Put Facebook’s Libra Under SEC Purview

Lawmakers from the United States have recently introduced a new bill that has the goal of putting Facebook’s new stablecoin project Libra under the U. S. Securities Law. If the law is passed, Libra would be regulated by the U.

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New Bill Would Put Facebook’s Libra Stablecoin Under US Securities Law

American lawmakers have introduced a bill to put Facebook’s Libra under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission

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Grayscale Becomes Voluntary SEC Reporter

The company has touted its decision to report based on US Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.

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Deutsche Boerse, Swisscom Settle Securities with Corda and Hyperledger

Deutsche Boerse and Swisscom successfully exchange securities tokens against cash tokens using Corda and Hyperledger

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Canada’s Einstein Exchange No Longer Has Bulk of Users’ Claimed CA$16M: Receiver

The exchange, taken over by a Canadian securities regulator two weeks ago, has just CA$45,000 in crypto and cash left.

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Bitwise's rejected Bitcoin ETF proposal to be reviewed: SEC

Towards the beginning of last month, the United States' Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] rejected a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund [ETF] proposal put forward by Bitwise Asset Management. The SECThe post Bitwise's rejected Bitcoin ETF proposal to be reviewed: SEC appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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US Gov’t Extradites Alleged Fraudster for Selling Fake Securities for $11M in BTC

U.S. extradites man for selling investors shares in gold company that had no gold in exchange for over $11 million in Bitcoin and other cryptos

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Ignoring the SEC, Telegram Tokens Remain a Risky Proposition

The Telegram Open Network under pressure from the Securities Exchange Commission for allegedly conducting an unregistered security sale, with a court hearing scheduled for 2020. But even if TON successfully defends its case there are other issues that may worry potential investors.

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Bitcoin ETFs could broaden accessibility: Former SEC Commissioner

At the recent CoinMarketCap conference, former Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, and visiting research fellow at the Center for Digital Financial Assets, RobertThe post Bitcoin ETFs could broaden accessibility: Former SEC Commissioner appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin ETF Could Help Stabilize the Market: Paul Atkins Backstage at The Capital

Paul Atkins, the former commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and Robert Greene, a visiting research fellow at the Center for Digital Financial Assets at Tsinghua University, spoke to The Capital backstage yesterday, during day two of CoinMarkCap’s […] The post Bitcoin ETF Could Help Stabilize the Market: Paul Atkins Backstage at The Capital appeared first on CoinMarketCap.

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Singapore’s HBSC To Launch Bond Registry Pilot Using DLT; Partnering With Temasek And SGX

One of the largest banks in the world is delving into the decentralized ledger technologies (DLT) space to offer fixed income securities on the blockchain. Singapore’s HSBC announced a partnership with Singapore Exchange (SGX), a leading exchange in debt and fixed income assets, and Temasek, a company with a net portfolio value of $231 billion […]

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Kik’s Defense Against SEC Isn’t Going Well; Suffering Setbacks As Judge Tosses Vagueness Plea

Kik is still trying to build up a strong defense against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The case is about the firm’s $100 million coin offering. As it has been reported in October, Kik’s team of lawyers tried to persuade the New York Southern District Court to refute SEC’s claim against the Toronto-based […]

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Telegram Asks for Dismissal of US SEC Lawsuit

Telegram denies the allegations of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, asking for a dismissal of all accusations.

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After NASDAQ, will Blockchain Drive the Next Stock Market Revolution?

Paxos, which operates a cryptocurrency exchange and several stablecoins, obtained the nod of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to run a pilot project that will leverage blockchain for the stock market, according to a statement released last week.

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Crypto-Friendly Silvergate Bank IPO Debuts on NYSE

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the IPO of pro-crypto Silvergate Bank effective. Its shares started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. The crypto-friendly bank works with 756 customers in the crypto space, including Coinbase, Gemini, Circle, Bitstamp, Kraken, and Bittrex.

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Hong Kong Introduces Licensing For Crypto Exchanges, OSL Claims To Be The First Crypto Exchange To Apply

Hong Kong has introduced new measures that seek to officially regulate the crypto exchanges operating within the city. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong made public a draft regulatory regime on Nov 6, 2019, which will see the securities regulator grant operating licenses to crypto exchange firms, the Medium reports. Last year, […]

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SEC penalties cross $4.3 billion, returned $1.2 billion to harmed investors

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) latest annual report concluded that the SEC Division of Enforcement collected more than $4. 3 billion in disgorgement and penalties in 2019. BasedThe post SEC penalties cross $4.

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Hong Kong to Unveil New Cryptocurrency Exchange License Guidelines

Hong Kong’s securities watchdog, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) appears to be poised to lay down a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchange applications in the region. The news comes following a speech by Ashley Alder, the Chief Executive Officer of the SFC during Hong Kong FinTech Week 2019.

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Crypto Exchange Regulations are Coming to Hong Kong

Financial regulators in Hong Kong will introduce clear cut rules to govern the operations of cryptocurrency exchanges. Meanwhile, reports show that fund managers continue to struggle with the stringent requirements for crypto investment in Hong Kong.

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Canadian Regulator Seizes Troubled Crypto Exchange

The British Columbia Securities Commission has taken control of a cryptocurrency exchange which allegedly owes customers over $12 million. Einstein Exchange had planned to shut down amid complaints, lawsuits, and money laundering investigations.

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Analyst: Hong Kong SEC to release criteria on crypto exchanges

According to Dovey Wan, founder at Primitive Ventures, the Hong Kong Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to release a crypto exchange application guideline. Wan said: “Hong Kong SEC will announce detail in about an hour regarding cryptocurrency exchange application criteria.

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