The SEC is once more taking action against a co-founder of the PlexCoin ICO project, having already sued him over securities violations and fraud.
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.
LA Bitcoin Trader Faces 30 Months in Jail for Illegal Money Business
A 50-year-old woman, who traded bitcoin as “Bitcoin Maven,” faces 2.5 years in jail for having run an illegal money transmitting business.
CFTC Demands Crypto Exchange Data In Market Investigation
The U.S. regulator has subpoenaed four crypto exchanges to submit trading data as part of an investigation into market manipulation.
Another Investor Lawsuit Claims XRP Is a Security
A new lawsuit claims XRP is a security controlled by Ripple.
Northern Trust Wins Patent for Storing Meeting Minutes on a Blockchain
Northern Trust Corporation has been granted a patent for a system to create immutable records of meetings on a blockchain.
CFTC Denies FOIA Request for Bitfinex and Tether Subpoenas
The top U.S. futures regulator has denied a FOIA request related to cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and the closely-linked ‘stablecoin’ operator Tether.
The Real Reason Token Issuers Are Fleeing the US
No, it’s not a “race to the bottom.” Reputable token issuers seek jurisdictional quality and clarity, and they’re not finding it in the U.S.
Judge Reopens Cryptsy Customer Class Action Against Coinbase
A U.S district judge has reopened a case involving cryptocurrency startup Coinbase and the now-defunct exchange service Cryptsy.
Hackers Demand $1 Million in XRP After Bank Data Theft
Hackers who stole personal information on 90,000 Canadian bank users have demanded $1 million in Ripple’s XRP to not release the data trove.
Alabama Securities Watchdog Hits 3 ICOs with Cease-and-Desists
The U.S. state of Alabama has issued cease-and-desist orders to three ICOs that were allegedly soliciting residents with unregistered securities.
EY’s Maritime Blockchain Insurance Tech Is Now Live
A group of companies piloting a blockchain-based insurance platform for global shipping industry said the technology is now live in commercial use.
ShipChain Pushes Back Against Securities Violations Claims
In a statement, ShipChain said it did not violate securities laws or offer its token for sale in South Carolina.
US Department of Justice, CFTC Probe Crypto Market Manipulation: Report
The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating cryptocurrency traders who may have manipulated the markets using old-school tricks.
Move ‘Em Out: ICOs Don’t Seem So Scary Outside the US
A popular event forged during the token boom of 2017 saw discussion about the changing regulatory environment that has resulted.
Fed Governor Says ‘No Compelling Need’ for US Central Bank Crypto
Fed governor Lael Brainard has said that cryptocurrencies do not pose a threat, and there is “no compelling need” for a Fed-issued digital currency.
Jennifer Aniston, Prince Charles Falsely Used to Promote Crypto Scam
Texas’ securities regulator has issued a cease-and-desist to a crypto investment scheme that faked endorsements from high-profile individuals.
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.
Winklevoss Crypto Exchange Wins Approval to Trade Zcash
Gemini exchange has added zcash trading and custody services in New York after receiving authorization from state’s Department of Financial Services.
EU, US Lawmakers Tout ‘Sandbox’ Approach for Blockchain Development
Lawmakers at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2018 conference today argued that regulatory “sandboxes” may offer the best approach for blockchain innovation.