BarnBridge failed to register its structured crypto product with the SEC, regulators alleged.
Ripple’s XRP Ruling Does Nothing for Regulatory Clarity
What Can You Do With a Blockchain Token That Is Classified as a Security?
SEC’s DeFi Rulemaking Do-Over Falls Short
SEC Seeks to Slash $22M Fine on Crypto Firm LBRY to $111K
A U.S. judge ruled in November that the crypto startup had violated securities laws by selling its native LBC token without registering with the SEC.
Bittrex Global CEO Says Firm Will Fight SEC Charges, Did Not Serve U.S. Customers
The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Bermuda-regulated Bittrex Global of failing to register as a securities exchange in a lawsuit targeting U.S.-based Bittrex Inc.
Did dYdX violate the law by changing its tokenomics?
The dYdX Foundation made an abrupt change to its project’s tokenomics, but it may have done so in consultation with its attorneys.
Powers On… Why the SEC is not your friend (and how to deal with that)
A former SEC attorney argues that Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen are being asked for documents that seem to demonstrate significant overreach.
New Bipartisan Bill Would Classify Digital Tokens as Commodities, Not Securities, in US
A bill introduced by Rep. Tom Emmer could clarify the status of digital tokens issued as part of a securities offering under securities law.
SEC Moves to Freeze Assets of Alleged $12M Crypto Investment Scam
The SEC is trying to freeze the assets of a cryptocurrency mining and multilevel marketing scheme that it claimed bilked investors of $12 million.
BitClave Search Engine Agrees to Pay Back $25M ICO in Settlement With SEC
BitClave will pay back over $25 million in a settlement with the SEC stemming from a 2017 token sale.
Telegram Agrees to Give SEC Bank Records, Communications in Ongoing TON Lawsuit
Telegram will fork over bank records and communications with its investors in an agreement with the SEC as part of the agency’s ongoing lawsuit.
US Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over Riot Blockchain’s Crypto Pivot
A U.S. judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging the firm changed its name to include “blockchain” in 2017 to boost its share price.
Crypto Industry Lauds Token Safe Harbor, But Warns of Risks
Crypto advocates are praising SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s token “safe harbor” proposal, though not without questioning the details.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Proposes 3-Year Safe Harbor Period for Crypto Token Sales
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has unveiled her proposal to create a safe harbor for crypto startups, allowing them three years to build out their networks before having to address federal securities laws.
Federal Judge Orders Kik Technical Advisor to Sit for Deposition With SEC
Kik technical advisor Tanner Philp must sit for another deposition in the company’s ongoing legal fight with the SEC over its 2017 token sale, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
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.