The cryptocurrency being launched by the estate of the late Wu-Tang Clan member Ol’ Dirty Bastard (ODB) is soon to see a public pre-sale.
CME: Average Daily Volume for Bitcoin Futures Grew 41% in Q3
Average daily volumes for bitcoin futures trading saw a significant jump in the third quarter compared to the last period, according to CME Group.
Regulators Sue ICO Company That Falsely Claimed SEC Approval
The SEC is suing an ICO organizer and his company, alleging that they claimed the agency had approved its sale.
Twitter Promoted a Fake Elon Musk Crypto Giveaway Scam
A verified Twitter account masquerading as Elon Musk was used to publish and circulate a promoted tweet for a crypto scam Thursday.
SEC Asks Court to Enforce Subpoena in ICO Inquiry
The SEC is trying to subpoena an investment trust company as part of a probe into alleged fraud involving claims of a $100 million ICO.
US Senators Seek Stronger Sanctions on Venezuela’s ‘Petro’ Cryptocurrency
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators are pushing for tighter sanctions against Venezuela’s state-backed cryptocurrency, known as the petro.
Circle Eyes Crypto Securities Bid With Crowdfunding Site Acquisition
Crypto company Circle is reportedly moving to acquire SeedInvest, a crowdfunding platform for startups.
Crypto Mining for Political Campaigns? A US Elections Agency Is Considering It
US election officials are considering a request that, if approved, would let people contribute to political campaigns by mining cryptocurrencies.
Bill Clinton: Over-Regulation Could Kill Blockchain’s ‘Golden Goose’
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton highlighted the need to avoid too much regulation of new technologies like blockchain on Monday.
A Bitcoin Mining Moratorium Was Just Avoided in Montana
Officials in Missoula County, Montana, will investigate regulations around bitcoin mining despite local demands for a moratorium.
Google to Allow Ads for ‘Regulated’ Crypto Exchanges Next Month
Google has revealed that it will begin allowing cryptocurrency exchange advertisements in the U.S. and Japan, starting in October.
Japan Regulators Seek Answers in Wake of Zaif’s $60 Million Crypto Hack
Japan’s top financial regulator is seeking answers from the operator of the Zaif cryptocurrency exchange.
Regulation News Moves Bitcoin Prices, BIS Report Says
A new report from the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) contends that bitcoin markets are swayed by news events related to regulation.
Australia’s Securities Watchdog Has Halted 5 ICOs Since April
Australia’s securities regulator said late last week that it has halted five initial coin offerings (ICOs) in as many months.
Messaging Giant LINE Unveils Ambitious Plan for Crypto Token Ecosystem
LINE has revealed new details of its plan to launch a crypto-token economy by the end of this year.
Commodity Traders, Major Banks Back New Blockchain Platform
A group of commodity traders and financial institutions have unveiled a new blockchain venture.
Digital Assets Don’t Change Reporting Needs, SEC’s Top Accountant Says
The arrival of cryptos doesn’t alter the need to maintain proper accounting records, the SEC’s Wesley Bricker said Monday.
Landmark Crypto Crime Case Ends With Jail Sentence for GAW CEO
The sentencing caps a saga that began in 2014 with allegations that GAW functioned as a Ponzi scheme by selling more mining power than it had.
SEC Says It Will ‘Review’ Bitcoin ETF Rejections
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has said it will review the disapproval orders for nine bitcoin ETFs issued on Wednesday.
SEC Slaps ‘Fraudulent’ ICO Founder With $30K Fine, Lifetime Ban
The SEC has issued a cease-and-desist along with a $30,000 penalty to the founder of a token sale it called “fraudulent.”