At a fraught moment for government-industry relations, the SEC and crypto insiders are sitting down for a meeting.
What to Expect at the SEC’s Blockchain Forum on Friday
Kik is Crowdfunding $5 Million in Crypto to Help Fight SEC
Messaging app firm Kik has launched a crypto crowdfunding campaign to support a likely court battle with the U.S. SEC over its ICO token, kin.
Public Perceptions of the Bitcoin Spot Market Are Wrong, Says Bitwise
The bitcoin spot market is “significantly” smaller and more efficient than is generally perceived, says a Bitwise paper sent as comment to the SEC.
SEC Sues Alleged $26 Million ‘Crypto’ Ponzi Scheme Operator
The SEC has accused Daniel Pacheco of running a $26 million Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency.
SEC Moves to Halt Diamond-Linked Crypto ‘Ponzi Scheme,’ Freeze Assets
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has taken action over what it alleges is a $30 million crypto scam based on supposed diamond investment.
SEC Delays Decision on VanEck/SolidX Filing in Latest Bitcoin ETF Setback
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again delayed a decision on a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal.
SEC Uncertainty Looms Over Token Summit – Again
Most at Token Summit 2019 seemed to agree: U.S. regulators need to decide what to do about tokens, whatever the decision may be.
SEC Negotiations Have Cost Kik $5 Million, Says CEO
Kik’s CEO says the company has spent more than $5 million talking to the SEC about whether its kin ICO was an unregistered securities sale.
SEC Slaps Blockchain Author Alex Tapscott, Firm With Fines Over Securities Violations
The U.S. securities regulator has settled with blockchain author Alex Tapscott and his investment firm NextBlock Global over securities violations.
SEC Again Delays Decision on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval
A filing from the SEC Tuesday did not advance one of several bitcoin ETF proposals currently waiting for regulatory sign-off.
SEC’s Crypto Czar Says Exchanges That List IEOs May Face Legal Risks
Certain initial exchange offerings (IEOs) may be breaking U.S. securities laws, an SEC official said.
A New Crypto ETF Has Just Been Filed With the U.S. SEC
A prospectus for a new bitcoin and ether-based exchange-traded fund has just been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
SEC Commissioner Fears ‘Heel-Dragging’ Will Stifle Crypto Innovation
SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce is worried that the regulators are moving too slowly for the crypto ecosystem.
SEC Temporarily Suspends Trading in Little-Known Bitcoin Miner’s Shares
The SEC has temporarily suspended trading in shares Bitcoin Generation, a little-known crypto exchange and miner.
SEC-Fined Crypto Project Abandons Cannabis Co-Working Space Plan
ParagonCoin, which was previously fined by the regulator over its ICO, is selling off a property intended for use as a cannabis co-working space.
Startup Arca Seeks SEC Approval for US Treasury Bond-Backed Stablecoin
Arca Investment Management is seeking approval from the SEC to sell a new type of stablecoin to retail investors.
Blockstack to Raise $50 Million in First Reg-A+ Crypto Token Sale
Blockstack has filed with the U.S. SEC to to conduct a $50 million token offering under the Regulation A+ framework
SEC’s Crypto Token Framework Falls Short of Clear and Actionable Guidance
The SEC’s guidance on crypto token sales, while welcome, is not quite the clarifying document the industry hoped for.
The SEC Just Released Its Long-Awaited Crypto Token Guidance
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has published fresh regulatory guidance for token issuers, nearly half a year in the making.
The US SEC Wants to Hire a ‘Crypto Specialist’ Legal Advisor
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking for an attorney advisor to help develop a plan for digital and crypto securities.