Security token startup Harbor has been granted a transfer agent license by the SEC, a month after getting the green light from the CFTC.
Canadian Fund Manager to List Bitcoin Fund on Major Stock Exchange
Canadian investment fund manager 3iQ received initial approval on its long road to launch a closed-end bitcoin fund in Ontario later this quarter.
Genesis Clocks Quarterly Surge in Cash and Stablecoin Lending
For the first time this year, BTC-denominated loans now represent less than 60 percent of Genesis’ portfolio.
SEC Blasts Kik’s ‘Void for Vagueness’ Defense of 2017 ICO
Kik wants to depose top SEC officials, and expose that they were making it up as they went. But the SEC is having none of it.
AT&T Responds to Crypto Exec’s SIM Swap Suit: See You in Court
The loss highlights an obvious question for security experts, who wondered why an experienced crypto executive would keep such high sums online.
Crypto Capital Principal Indicted on Fraud, Confirming Bitfinex Allegations
Crypto Capital’s Oz Yosef has been indicited on three criminal acts, confirming statements made by Bitfinex Friday.
New York Watchdog Extends Window for Bittrex Users to Withdraw Funds
The crypto exchange will again extend its deadline for New York customers to withdraw funds from their accounts following the regulator’s approval.
US Financial Regulators Join UK FCA’s ‘Global Sandbox’
Four U.S. regulators joined an international alliance of government regulators seeking to bolster the future of fintech.
CEO: Coinbase Has Earned $2 Billion in Transaction Fees Since 2012
Coinbase turned a profit since 2017 and has earned $2 billion in transaction-fee revenue since its founding in 2012.
Zuckerberg: Facebook Would Quit Libra if the Association Launched Prematurely
Facebook’s CEO told lawmakers the company would pull out of the Libra Association if the consortium launched its cryptocurrency without regulatory approvals.
How to Watch Mark Zuckerberg’s Grilling in Congress Today
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg will be testifying before lawmakers on Libra and more later today. Watch the livestream here.
US Treasury to Monitor Libra Over Possible Financial Risks
The Treasury Department has committed to monitoring the Facebook-led cryptocurrency project Libra alongside regulatory efforts by Congress.
Regulate Stablecoins – Don’t Squash Them
Regulators should offer a path for stablecoins to exist alongside current financial systems, writes a fellow at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center.
What to Expect When Facebook’s Zuckerberg Defends Libra on Capitol Hill
Here’s what you need to know before Mark Zuckerberg testifies in front of the House Financial Services Committee on Libra.
Former World Gold Council Exec Develops New Bitcoin ETF
The portfolio manager behind SPDR Gold Shares is developing a bitcoin ETF, but winning SEC approval remains a holy grail in the nascent space.
Algorand Wins Sharia Compliance Certificate to Enter $70 Billion Market
A sharia certification could open up the platform to a global network of observant Islamic investors estimated to be worth more than $70 billion.
Ripple Boosts Blockchain Advocacy Efforts With New Washington DC Office
Ripple has opened a new D.C. office and expanded its regulatory team as it seeks to better educate policymakers on blockchain tech.
Bitcoin IRA Is Letting Customers Lend Out Their Crypto Retirement Funds
The digital asset IRA company will offer interest on cryptocurrency and cash holdings that customers want to lend out.
Telegram Backer Sought Circle Listing Before SEC Halted Token Launch
A backer of Telegram’s blockchain project asked Circle’s Poloniex exchange to list the gram token before the SEC halted issuance, court papers show.
SEC’s Court Hearing on Telegram Token Delayed Till Next Year
The messaging app company and the SEC will now meet next February to debate the regulator’s claim the gram token is a security.