The Philippines SEC has issued a warning to the public to be cautious on 14 cryptocurrency investment schemes in the country.
Riot Blockchain Has Been Subpoenaed By the SEC
Riot Blockchain has received a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cloud Mining Contracts Are Securities, Says Philippines SEC
The Philippines securities watchdog has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrency cloud mining contracts under existing securities rules.
SEC Sues Public Company That Saw Crypto Stock Price Boost
A publicly traded company that saw its stock price soar after announcing a crypto startup acquisition has been sued by the SEC.
Is Every ICO a Fraud? ‘Absolutely Not’ Says SEC Chief
U.S. SEC chairman Jay Clayton addressed ICOs and enforcement actions taken against them during a talk at Princeton University.
SEC Halts Mayweather-Backed ICO Over Alleged Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has halted the Floyd Mayweather-supported Centra Tech initial coin offering.
What It’s Really Like to Talk to the SEC About Your ICO
Sweetbridge’s CEO met face-to-face with the SEC and came away with a sense the regulator is open to figuring out the best rules for the industry.
Cboe Prods SEC on Bitcoin ETF Approval in New Letter
In a new letter, Cboe Global Markets president Chris Concannon addresses some of the SEC’s concerns about bitcoin derivatives markets.
Waiting Game? Why Coinbase Won’t Add New Cryptos Anytime Soon
Adding new cryptocurrencies is a “top priority” for Coinbase, and it’s becoming more clear how the exchange makes decisions about which to support.
Olympic Gold Medalist Apolo Ohno Has a Problem With Crypto
Olympian Apolo Ohno may have just launched a cryptocurrency exchange, but he isn’t pulling punches when talking about his industry vision.
SEC Official Says ‘Dozens’ of Crypto Investigations Underway
Stephanie Avakian, a co-director of the U.S. SEC’s Enforcement Division, said the agency is investigating “dozens” of ICO campaigns.
So Long ICOs, Hello Airdrops: The Free Token Giveaway Craze Is Here
Scrapping public tokens for free airdrops has become the new way crypto issuers are building communities and even keeping themselves out of trouble.
US Government to Submit ‘Oversized’ Argument in ICO Fraud Case
U.S. prosecutors are planning an “oversized” response to a motion to dismiss in an ongoing – and potentially precedent-setting – ICO fraud lawsuit.
Spooked By SEC, Video Streaming ICO Halts Airdrop
Stream had a plan to launch its product, sell its tokens to investors and give away 500 million more. That’s all on hold now, as SEC action looms.
KODAKCoin Backers Warn SEC Could Restrict Token Trading
A new “light paper” says the token could face “significant restrictions” should the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deem it a security.
Compliant ICOs? Bitcoin OGs Launch Regulated Token Sale Service
TokenSoft is today launching its white-label ICO solution with built-in regulatory frameworks that flexibly cater for different nations’ rules.
Crypto’s Biggest ICOs Stay Silent on SEC Subpoenas
ICO issuers that have raised $50 million or more in token sales are being tightlipped when it comes to inquiries about SEC subpoenas.
Ex-CFTC Chief: Even Republicans Are Pushing for Crypto Regulation
The former head of the CFTC is speaking out about what he sees as the broad interest U.S. politicians have in regulating the crypto markets.
SEC Chair Says ‘We Are Watching’ As Companies Launch ICOs
SEC chairman Jay Clayton explained why token sales qualify as securities offerings in an interview with Fox Business.
Bitconnect Promoter Claims FBI Investigating Defunct Crypto Scheme
Bitconnect promoter Trevon James confirmed Monday that he is speaking with an FBI agent over his involvement with the defunct investment scheme.