SEC chairman Jay Clayton has said that ICOs can be an “effective way” to raise capital, but securities laws must be followed.
SEC Fines Crypto Fund $50K and Issues Cease-and-Desist
The SEC has issued a cease-and-desist order against CoinAlpha after it offered unregistered securities.
SEC Again Delays Decision on VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF
The SEC has postponed its decision deadline on the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF to February 2019.
Bitcoin ETF Seekers Cite Precedent in SEC Presentation on Monday
VanEck, SolidX and Cboe met with SEC staff on Monday to demonstrate how the bitcoin market is ready for an ETF.
SEC Fines Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled for ICO Promotions
Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled settled charges with the SEC, which said they promoted ICOs without disclosing payments from token issuers.
US Judge Denies SEC Push for Injunction Against Crypto Startup
A US District Judge ruled that the SEC has not yet provided sufficient evidence that Blockvest broke securities laws.
SEC Chair Clayton: Crypto ETF Needs Exchanges ‘Free From Manipulation’
Token issuers looking to fund their businesses with the proceeds should “start with the assumption that it’s a securities offering,” according to the SEC’s Jay Clayton.
The SEC’s Recent Rulings Are More About Exchanges Than ICOs
The SEC’s focus on crypto exchanges may disrupt some business models, add compliance and paperwork costs, and perhaps trigger a sector concentration.
Nearly 500 Crypto Startups Bank at Silvergate, IPO Filing Reveals
The California-based operator of Silvergate Bank has detailed its relationships with the cryptocurrency industry as part of its IPO filing with the SEC.
After Friday’s SEC Actions, Experts Say ICO Party ‘Is Truly Over’
Friday’s charges against Airfox and Paragon Coin may hint at how the SEC will regulate ICOs going forward.
SEC Settles Securities Registration Charges Against 2 ICO Startups
The SEC has settled charges with crypto startups Airfox and Paragon for securities law violations.
Erik Voorhees, Salt Lending Being Investigated by SEC, Report Says
Crypto loans startup Salt and its former CEO are said to be under investigation by the SEC, according to the The Wall Street Journal.
SEC Charges EtherDelta Founder Over ‘Unregistered Securities Exchange’
The SEC has charged Zachary Coburn, founder of EtherDelta, with running an unregistered national securities exchange.
SEC Official Says ‘Plain English’ Guidance On ICOs Is Coming
SEC Director of Corporation Finance William Hinman said the agency plans to release a “plain English” explanation of when a token sale is a security.
SEC Says It Shut Down More Than a Dozen Illegal ICOs in the Past Year
The U.S. SEC’s Division of Enforcement heavily expanded its work the companies offering ICOs this past fiscal year, it said Friday.
The Incoming Wave of ICO Regulation (Yes, It’s Coming)
The SEC has not forgotten or overlooked the ICO space, and a wave of regulatory action is coming, believes Alex Sunnarborg.
New SEC Commissioner Briefed on Bitcoin ETF in October Meeting
Representatives from VanEck, SolidX and the Cboe have met with the SEC’s newest Commissioner, Elad Roisman, to discuss a bitcoin ETF proposal.
Public Company’s Crypto Claims Draw SEC Scrutiny, Trade Suspension
The SEC has suspended trading in a company claiming to have registered an upcoming ICO with the regulator.
The SEC Is Setting Up a New Office to Talk to ICO Startups
The SEC’s new FinHub is being launched with the aim of facilitating interactions with fintech startups, including ICO issuers.
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.