Israel’s securities regulator has said that cryptocurrency-related firms may not be listed on the TASE indices due to high volatility.
ICOs: Fix the Problem Before the SEC Fixes It for You
If you sold tokens to unaccredited investors, or otherwise have not complied with the federal securities laws, make it right before the SEC finds you.
Canadian Regulator Warns Against ‘Illegal’ Crypto Investment Scheme
A provincial finance regulator in Canada has warned about a so-called “cryptocurrency bank” and its associated token.
The Father of the JOBS Act Is Helping Build a Next-Generation ICO
The man credited for being the “Father of the Jobs Act” is exploring a number of blockchain projects that could help improve the legislation.
Banking Giants Send $30 Million in Securities over DLT Platform
Credit Suisse and ING say they have successful sent securities worth €25 million ($30 million) over a system built with R3’s Corda.
Texas Issues Another Cease-and-Desist over Alleged Crypto Fraud
Texas’ securities regulator has ordered yet another cryptocurrency investment firm to halt services over alleged fraud and securities violations.
BnkToTheFuture Completes $33 Million ICO
Investing platform BnkToTheFuture has raised $33 million in an ICO – money it will use to launch a token market and crowd-sourced research platform.
US Government Arrests Bitcoin Stock Exchange Founder
The owner of BitFunder, a long-defunct bitcoin investment platform, has been hit with two lawsuits filed by the U.S. government.
Wyoming House Approves Utility Token Securities Exemptions Bill
The Wyoming House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill exempting some utility tokens from securities regulations.
Lithuania’s Central Bank Probes 100 Million Euro ICO
Lithuania’s central bank has said it is probing Bankera’s initial coin offering after determining that the token offered counts as a security.
No, Not All ICOs Are Securities
A recent op-ed paints all ICOs with the same brush, claiming every one of them offers securities subject to SEC scrutiny. That is simply not the case.
Swiss Finance Regulator to Treat Some ICO Tokens As Securities
Switzerland’s financial regulator has released new guidelines indicating it will treat some initial coin offerings (ICOs) as securities.