John McAfee said in a tweet early this morning that he is “no longer working with ICOs” nor promoting them because of “threats” from SEC.
SEC Has Removed ‘Stumbling Block’ for Ether Futures, Says Cboe
The doors may be open for Cboe to launch an ether futures product, following a recent comment from the SEC that the cryptocurrency is not a security.
What Crypto Thinks About the SEC Saying Ether Isn’t a Security
CoinDesk compiles the best comments from crypto Twitter’s reaction to the news ether, ethereum’s cryptocurrency, might not be a security.
SEC Official Pushes Back on Claims Ether Is a Security
SEC official William Hinman said the regulatory agency is not classifying ethereum as a security.
Former SEC Chair to Represent Ripple in XRP Lawsuit
Court records show that distributed ledger startup Ripple is being represented by two former SEC officials – including its former chairwoman.
The SEC Just Appointed Its First-Ever Crypto Czar
One of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s leading officials on the cryptocurrency and token sale front just got a promotion.
No Disney, No PayPal? SEC Charges ICO Founder Over False Statements
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the company behind an initial coin offering (ICO) and its president with securities fraud.
The SEC Just Launched a Fake ICO Website to Educate Investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to make sure investors know what a scam ICO looks like. Even if it has to launch its own.
US Regulators Say They Want to Avoid ‘Hindering’ Blockchain Innovation
U.S. regulators don’t aim to suppress innovation in the blockchain industry, representatives said during a panel at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2018.
US Regulators Need to Move Faster on Crypto, Consensus Panelists Say
Early industry investors argued that US regulators must provide clarity in order for investors to capitalize on blockchain opportunities.
White Shoe to Wild West: Lawyers to Launch Blockchain-Only Law Firm
A former Digital Asset executive and a long-time securities lawyer have started a new law firm that will focus exclusively on blockchain clients.
SEC Commissioner Cautions Against ‘Blanket’ ICO Classification
U.S. Securities Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce advocated against blockchain sandboxes and ‘blanket’ classifications of ICOs.
Security or Currency? Jury to Decide Next Year in ICO Fraud Case
A jury will decide whether tokens issued through two allegedly fraudulent initial coin offerings (ICOs) count as securities.
These ICO Investors Are Getting Their Money Back – And It’s Not Clear Why
Seattle-based Dragonchain appears to be catching up with the rest of the blockchain industry as it pivots to cautiousness over U.S. regulation.
CFTC Officials Want Close Cooperation With SEC on Crypto Rules
Two members of the U.S. commodities regulator spoke at a conference. One stressed enforcement, the other working with the industry.
Asset Freeze Continues for Public Company That Pivoted to Crypto
The SEC is likely to prove that three defendants associated with fintech firm Longfin took part in the sale of unregistered securities, a judge said.
SEC Official: ICO Market Shows Need for Securities Regulation
An SEC commissioner warned that initial coin offerings could be fraudulent, but consumers cannot necessarily identify fraud.
Major Investors Met with SEC to Discuss Crypto Exemption
VC firms Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures reportedly met with the SEC in March to request that tokens be exempted from SEC oversight.
Crypto Fraudsters Face Jail Time, Warns Philippines Securities Regulator
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.