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Why Is FINRA Lingering On Approval Requests For 40 Digital Assets Securities Startups?
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. дальше »
2019-6-18 01:12 | |
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Did Kik Just Place a Target on the Backs of its Form-D ICO Peers?
By CCN: Kik might very well have good intentions by inviting a fight with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. If the litigation, which the securities regulator has filed against the company, goes Kik’s way, it will set a precedent for other blockchain startups that have taken a similar approach to raise funds in an initial coin offering (ICO). дальше »
2019-6-8 00:20 | |
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SEC Chair: Bitcoin Is Not Like Stocks, ‘We Won’t Flip a Switch on Crypto’
By CCN: SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has realized something the crypto community has been trying to tell him for years – cryptocurrencies aren’t stocks. In an interview with CNBC this morning, Clayton offered the securities regulator’s latest take on bitcoin, and it seems they appear no closer to providing any clarity for traders and blockchain startups today than they were a year ago. дальше »
2019-6-6 16:35 | |
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Smell Something Fishy? The CFTC Will Pay You to Report Crypto Scams
Nestled in the exhibition room at this year’s Consensus conference, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had a message for conference goers as they weaved in and out of booths representing various projects and startups in the space: “Be on the lookout for virtual currency fraud” and if you see it, let us know. дальше »
2019-5-17 19:00 | |
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It Happened: NEXT BLOCK SOFIA 2.0 Blockchain Conference!
On April 12, 2019, in Rainbow Plaza Sofia, a premier blockchain event NEXT BLOCK Conference Sofia 2. 0 “The Future of Securities and Blockchain Technology” was held by Krypton Events. NEXT BLOCK gathered more than 200 participants from Bulgaria and 15 more countries – top-tier experts, investors, opinion leaders, and promising startups. дальше »
2019-4-16 15:00 | |
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NEXT BLOCK SOFIA 2.0 and Fabulous Blockchain After-Party
As a strong crypto-believer, Sofia, Bulgaria will host another NEXT BLOCK SOFIA 2.0. That will concentrate on “The Future of Securities and Blockchain Technology” on April 12, 2019. Bringing together over 350 participants and 20+ distinguished speakers, investors & startups, the Conference will hear from top blockchain experts looking into the future of revolutionary technology.Read More дальше »
2019-3-29 06:00 | |
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Crypto-Hostile Massachusetts Extends Olive Branch to Blockchain Industry
A new working group in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts launched by the state’s chief securities regulator is looking to clear up some of the murky regulation for blockchain innovators. The olive branch couldn’t have come too soon as Western U. дальше »
2019-3-11 23:45 | |
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Colorado’s Digital Token Act Provides Securities Exemptions to Businesses Leveraging Utility Tokens
Colorado is becoming a “hub” for startups looking to use blockchain technology to power their business models. The recently signed-into-law Digital Token Act will exempt utility tokens from certain state securities regulations and make it easier for startups to raise growth capital, crowdfund via cryptocurrency, and sell utility tokens in a clearer and more compliant […] The post Colorado’s Digital Token Act Provides Securities Exemptions to Businesses Leveraging Utility Tokens appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-3-10 23:43 | |
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In the Daily: Tokenized ETFs, Chainalysis, Binance Labs in Argentina
In this edition of The Daily we cover an exchange that offers cryptocurrency investors access to tokenized ETFs based on major indices, a response from Chainalysis to the recent outcry against blockchain surveillance services abusing customer data, and a program to support startups by Binance Labs in Argentina. дальше »
2019-3-7 11:01 | |
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SEC Wants to Expand its “Test-the Waters” Reforms to Include All IPO Issuers
The new rule will allow the expansion of the “test-the-waters” that involves startups to include all issuers to include investment company issuers. The proposal will enable every prospective issuer to test the market interest for proposed IPOs or proposed registered securities offerings, including Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) by giving room for interaction with particular investorsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-21 16:00 | |
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Updated Harbor 2.0 enables startups to tokenize company equity
Harbor, an institutional-grade digital securities platform for compliant fundraising, today announced version 2. 0, a new customer-branded digital securities platform for compliant fundraising, investor management, and liquidity — powered by blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-2-6 21:47 | |
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Fidelity’s Bitcoin Custody Service Could Launch This March
Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s largest asset managers, is breaking into bitcoin custody. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, three people “with knowledge on the matter” from firms in contact with Fidelity have said that the company is tentatively planning to launch a custody service for bitcoin in March. дальше »
2019-1-31 23:39 | |
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UK financial watchdog asks the public how to regulate cryptocurrency
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (cryptoassets) have caused regulators many headaches in recent years. In the latest twist in crypto’s regulation saga, the UK’s financial watchdog has launched a consultation on existing guidance around cryptoassets amid fears that companies could be putting consumers at risk by offering unauthorized services. дальше »
2019-1-24 17:00 | |
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Securitize Changing the Face of the Corporate Debt Industry with Blockchain Technology
Securitize, a compliance platform that handles the issuance and lifecycle management of digitized securities on the blockchain has joined the IBM blockchain technology accelerator program in a bid to revolutionize the $82 trillion corporate debt industry, reported Forbes on January 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-23 18:00 | |
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Canada’s First All-Crypto Legal Firm Opens Its Doors to Global Clientele
Technology lawyer Addison Cameron-Huff launched his new, Toronto-based, all-crypto legal firm on January 3, 2019, Bitcoin’s 10th anniversary, as a statement of his commitment to working for and promoting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-based businesses. дальше »
2019-1-11 21:17 | |
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Opinion: ICOs Are Dead, Killed By Regulations
ICOs may have been the hottest thing in 2017 but, unlike the hundreds of amusing Bitcoin obituaries throughout the years, the process of issuing digital tokens to raise funds appears to be dead. Stick a Fork in ICOs, They’re Done The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority is expected to unveil regulations for initial coin offering (ICOs) by mid-2019, reports The National. дальше »
2018-12-25 06:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Regulations: Hong Kong Considers Stricter Laws for the Industry
The Hong Kong regulatory body is planning to tighten its regulatory grip on the cryptocurrency sector to combat money laundering and fraudulent activities. Money Laundering Fears Prompt Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations The Hong Kong regulatory body, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) plans to introduce stricter regulatory policies for virtual currency exchanges and startups, according to a report by the Nikkei Asian […] The post Cryptocurrency Regulations: Hong Kong Considers Stricter Laws for the Industry appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-12-17 20:00 | |
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Hong Kong Tightens Regulatory Grip on Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Startups
Hong Kong is tightening its regulatory grip on cryptocurrency exchanges and related businesses by bringing them under the purview of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), as reported by Asia Nikkei Review on Dec. дальше »
2018-12-17 12:17 | |
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Crypto ICO Price Continues to Fall, Likely Due to Growing Regulatory Pressure
Blockchain and crypto projects that raised millions of dollars via tokenized crowdfunding means are now lining up to return their capital to their original investors. Because apparently, they were not allowed to raise funds in the first place. дальше »
2018-12-14 18:45 | |
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Australian Company Issues Loans Backed by Cryptocurrencies
A Melbourne-based company is now offering crypto-backed loans. Helio operates under an Australian Credit License (ACL) issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). In the current bear market, cryptocurrency holders can borrow fiat money and keep their digital coins for better times. дальше »
2018-12-9 05:30 | |
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Is the ICO party over in the US?
Earlier this month on November 16th, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instructed two crypto startups — Airfox and Paragon Coin — to register their tokens as securities. The SEC argues that the two ICO’s had not registered their tokens as security offerings. дальше »
2018-11-23 05:00 | |
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Is The ICO Party Over in the US?
Earlier this month on November 16th, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instructed two crypto startups — Airfox and Paragon Coin — to register their tokens as securities. [Editors note: This article is a guest op-ed submitted by Dr. дальше »
2018-11-23 05:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency-related lawsuits are mooning, up 300% from last year
Here’s an extraordinary fact about the 2018 bear market: business for Bitcoin-lawyers is booming. Forty-five lawsuits involving cryptocurrency were filed in the first half of this year, reports blockchain research unit Diar. дальше »
2018-11-20 14:11 | |
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The Strategy Is Clear – the SEC Will Not Allow Crypto Abuses, Especially Through ICO’s
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are known as the Wild West of the cryptocurrency market. Though ICOs have bought billions of dollars into the pockets of aspiring startups, they lack one major element of the traditional IPOs – investor security. дальше »
2018-11-19 19:29 | |
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The Strategy Is Clear – the SEC Will Not Allow Crypto Abuse, Especially Through ICO’s
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are known as the Wild West of the cryptocurrency market. Though ICOs have bought billions of dollars into the pockets of aspiring startups, they lack one major element of the traditional IPOs – investor security. дальше »
2018-11-20 19:29 | |
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ICO Issuers Settle Registration Charges With SEC
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to settle charges with two startups that sold tokens through Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in 2017. The companies were charged by the SEC for running their ICOs after the regulator clearly defined such offerings as unlicensed securities in its DAO Report of Investigation. дальше »
2018-11-17 00:07 | |
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Huobi Opens Office in Russia, Plans Startup Accelerator and Mining Hotels
The Russian branch of digital asset exchange Huobi is scheduled to open on Nov. 12 with a Russian-language website and local support services. The global cryptocurrency company wants to support Russian startups and mining projects, in addition to launching an educational program. дальше »
2018-11-8 16:05 | |
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SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases. дальше »
2018-11-3 00:33 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine Week in Review: Stablecoins Take the Spotlight
With the exception of the SEC’s FinHub announcement, it has been a quiet week for regulatory news — something we’ve been getting a lot of recently as U. S. officials clamp down on unscrupulous coin offerings and crypto companies. дальше »
2018-10-20 17:49 | |
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SEC to Engage Directly with ICOs and the Public via New Portal
If the blockchain industry had been knocking at the iron-clad gates of the Securities and Exchange Commission, it appears access was just granted. The US’s supreme financial watchdog unveiled the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology, or ‘FinHub’, which aims to help streamline the legal affairs of blockchain companies and fintech startups by boiling down […] The post SEC to Engage Directly with ICOs and the Public via New Portal appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-20 10:00 | |
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SEC Launches FinHub – A Fintech Portal to Help Blockchain Startups
US regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched its dedicated fintech “strategic hub,” commissioner Hester Peirce confirmed October 18. FinHub ‘Here For Fintech’ The platform, known as FinHub, brings together multiple aspects of US regulation with the aim of guiding the nascent financial technology industry as it grows. дальше »
2018-10-19 23:00 | |
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SEC Launches FinHub to Assist Fintech Startups With Securities Regulation Information
US SEC Is Setting Up A New Office To Talk To ICO Startups As part of an effort to regulate the market better, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is about to launch a new division which will be focused on helping fintech startups, including the ones which are getting their funds via […] дальше »
2018-10-19 05:48 | |
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SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:51 | |
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Hundreds of ICOs Being Secretly Investigated by SEC, Claims Report
Hundreds of startups are reportedly being “secretly” targeted by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission for their involvement with initial coin offerings. Companies that participated in ICOs are now scrambling to clarify whether their token constituted a security, and, if so, whether it was properly registered with or exempted by the SEC. дальше »
2018-10-12 02:30 | |
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Tesla’s woes unlikely to end soon, but startups can take a cue
“Funding secured. ” When Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk tweeted the above statement early August, it kickstarted a series of things: Tesla stock jumped from about $363 to $379. The Securities and Exchange Commission launched a formal investigation into Musk — accusing him of making false and misleading statements to prop up Tesla’s value. дальше »
2018-10-11 23:00 | |
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Goldman Sachs-Backed Firm Acquires Crypto Startup to Issue Tokenized Securities
Circle Internet Financial, one of the markets most well-known and well-funded crypto startups is acquiring crowdfunding firm SeedInvest in order to make it easier for startups to issue digital coins and to allow its customers to trade a greater variety of digital tokens. дальше »
2018-10-6 09:50 | |
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Circle Poised to Acquire Equity Crowdfunding Platform SeedInvest
Cryptocurrency startup Circle is venturing deeper into crypto trading. The Boston-based company is now ready to buy equity crowdfunding firm SeedInvest. If approved by regulators, the move could allow Circle to help match investors with fledgling companies trying to raise money via initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2018-10-6 20:54 | |
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Australian financial watchdog puts 5 ICOs ‘on hold’ for violating regulations
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has flexed on cryptocurrency fraudsters. It has just released details of disciplinary action taken against misleading initial coin offerings (ICOs) operating in Australia. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:31 | |
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Cyprus Securities Watchdog Launches Blockchain Innovation Hub
Cyprus’s Security and Exchange Commission is exploring options to take advantage of financial innovation while maintaining regulatory oversight over a dynamic, and ever-changing, blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-9-15 16:00 | |
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Canada Delays Regulation of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Companies
The Canadian government has postponed the release of its final regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. The final published regulations were due this fall, but the government now says they won’t be published in the Canada Gazette until late 2019. дальше »
2018-8-28 20:18 | |
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Crypto Startup Taps Larry King in Shared Effort to Combat Climate Change
In a message on GEAR Token’s website, iconic political talk show host Larry King says that global climate change is threatening humanity’s existence and is “a potentially catastrophic issue from the combustion of fossil fuels . дальше »
2018-8-13 18:08 | |
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DJ Who “Turned Down Wall St.” Is On a Quest to Decentralize Music Festivals
Independent DJ Justin Blau (known on stage as 3LAU) didn’t exactly stumble into the cryptocurrency industry — to say so would misrepresent how much thought he’s put into his blockchain-based event network, Our Music Festival (OMF). дальше »
2018-8-8 19:23 | |
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Crypto and Blockchain Startups Can Apply for First US Sandbox in Arizona
DLT companies are allowed to test their business model in a light regulatory environment if they provide innovative ideas for the financial services industry and do not meet securities definitions. дальше »
2018-8-7 12:53 | |
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“Eating Their Lunch:” Blockchain Upstarts Challenge Investment Banks
Access to personal financial data and the emergence of blockchain technology have been the catalyst for a revolution in the banking sector. At the start of this year, banks within the European Union were ordered by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to grant customers access to their personal data. дальше »
2018-7-31 20:42 | |
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