Members of the public have another 21 days to send the SEC comments on a proposed ETF backed by bitcoin and Treasury bonds.
SEC Draws on Investor Communications to Halt Telegram Token Launch
To justify halting the launch of Telegram’s blockchain project, the Securities and Exchange Commission relied heavily on communications obtained from investors.
tZERO-Backed Startup Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Security Token Market
A firm part-owned by Overstock’s tZERO is seeking regulatory approval to launch one of the first markets for publicly traded, registered security tokens.
SEC, CFTC, FinCEN Warn Crypto Industry to Follow US Banking Laws
The heads of three U.S. financial regulators warned the crypto industry to abide by banking laws in a joint statement published Friday.
SEC Rejects Bitwise’s Latest Bitcoin ETF Proposal
The SEC has rejected Bitwise’s proposal for a bitcoin ETF.
YouNow Sees Strong Revenue Growth After SEC Approves Token Distribution
“The SEC allows me to say that you have a potential upside in this network,” said YouNow CEO Adi Sideman.
Canada’s Blockchain Sector Wants Legal Clarity, New Report Shows
A report from the Canadian Digital Chamber of Commerce compiles fresh data on Canada’s blockchain industry – including some promising salary stats.
SEC in Settlement Talks With ‘Fraudulent’ ICO Organizer Reg Middleton
Middleton organized the unregistered $14.8 million Veritaseum (VERI) initial coin offering, and is further accused of market manipulation post-ICO.
The Silver Lining in Block.One’s SEC ‘Slap on the Wrist’
Mike Casey wades into the thorny issue of the U.S. government settlement struck with blockchain startup Block.one over its EOS ICO.
Sia Reaches $225K SEC Settlement Over $120K Unregistered Token Sale
As part of the settlement, the SEC will not take enforcement actions against Siacoin maker Nebulous or current activity on the Sia network.
Longfin Must Pay $6.8 Million After Court Backs SEC Fraud Complaint
A New York court has backed charges brought by the SEC that the fintech firm committed fraud relating to its public offering and Nasdaq listing.
EOS Maker Block.One Settles With SEC Over Unregistered Securities Sale
Block.One will pay $24 million after settling charges that it operated an unregistered securities sale with its $4.1 billion EOS raise.
Overstock, Patrick Byrne Hit With Class Action Over ‘Market Manipulation’
An investor has launched a class action against Overstock and two former execs, claiming securities violations involving the firm’s digital dividend.
New Interest in DAOs Prompts Old Question: Are They Legal?
New tools have made DAOs all the rage in the ethereum community. Now one startup is trying to make them work within U.S. legal frameworks.
Harbor’s Regulatory Wait Ends as FINRA Awards Crypto Broker-Dealer License
Harbor’s broker-dealer licensing breaks a lengthy standoff between aspiring crypto broker-dealers and the U.S. regulators who approve them.
SEC Delays Decision on Wilshire Phoenix Bitcoin ETF Proposal
The SEC has delayed making a decision on the Wilshire Phoenix bitcoin and U.S. Treasury bonds ETF proposal for another 35 days.
Byrne Sells Overstock Stake to Buy Crypto and Battle ‘Deep State’
Former Overstock CO Patrick Byrne dumped his 13% stake in the company he founded to buy cryptocurrency and gold as he prepares to battle his enemies.
SEC Chair, Commissioners to Talk Crypto at US Congress Hearing Next Week
The House Financial Services Committee will question SEC commissioners about crypto regulations and Facebook’s Libra next week.
SEC Charges Token Sale Platform ICOBox With Securities Violations
The SEC has charged ICOBox and its founder with violating securities and registration requirements with its token sale and operations.
Blockstack’s Regulated Token Offerings Raise $23 Million
Blockstack has raised a total of $23 million through two SEC-regulated token offerings, the company announced Tuesday.