Category: SEC

  • SEC Rejects Another High-Profile Bitcoin ETF Proposal

    SEC Rejects Another High-Profile Bitcoin ETF Proposal

    Another high-profile proposal for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been denied by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The agency, however, emphasized that the disapproval was not based on whether bitcoin has utility or value as an innovation or an investment. Shares of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust were to be listed on…

  • Crypto Investment Group Grayscale Releases Bitcoin Cash Primer

    Crypto Investment Group Grayscale Releases Bitcoin Cash Primer

    Crypto investment firm Grayscale has just released “An Introduction to Bitcoin Cash” highlighting the basics of BCH for those who may be yet unfamiliar, or just wish to brush up on the popular token forked from Bitcoin Core on August 1, 2017. With a significant reputation in the industry, Grayscale’s release of the document marks…

  • 7 Crypto ETPs Now Trading on Main Swiss Stock Exchange

    7 Crypto ETPs Now Trading on Main Swiss Stock Exchange

    Switzerland’s principal stock exchange now has seven cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) listed. They allow investors to either gain exposure to individual cryptocurrencies or invest in portfolios of top cryptocurrencies. Four ETPs track the prices of single cryptocurrencies. Also read: New Evidence Escalates Panic as RBI Still Limits Bank Withdrawals Crypto Index in Swiss Franc MV…

  • SEC Imposes Multimillion Dollar Fine for Unregistered EOS Token Sale

    SEC Imposes Multimillion Dollar Fine for Unregistered EOS Token Sale

    The United States securities regulator has announced hefty fines for two crypto companies. The penalties have been imposed for EOS’ unregistered token sale and a fraudulent public offering. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to use some of the collected money to indemnify investors who suffered damages. Also read: SEC Commissioner Speaks Positively About…

  • Sia Reaches $225K SEC Settlement Over $120K Unregistered Token Sale

    As part of the settlement, the SEC will not take enforcement actions against Siacoin maker Nebulous or current activity on the Sia network.

  • SEC Commissioner Speaks Positively About Digital Assets Despite Recent Enforcement Flurry

    SEC Commissioner Speaks Positively About Digital Assets Despite Recent Enforcement Flurry

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regularly draws the ire of crypto proponents who are frustrated at its failure to support innovation and entrepreneurship. Despite this, some have warmed to the agency’s opinionated commissioner Hester Peirce, who has adopted the moniker of “Crypto Mom.” At a compliance conference this week, Peirce spoke positively about…

  • Messaging App Kik’s Legal Battle Shines Light on Past ICO Scams

    Messaging App Kik’s Legal Battle Shines Light on Past ICO Scams

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbgExIEY6oA&w=560&h=349] Popular messaging app Kik is shutting down due to a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit regarding ICO activity for the company’s cryptocurrency, kin. Ted Livingston, Founder and CEO of Kik and Kin, denies the allegations and maintains that the SEC’s case is based on mischaracterizations, but that shutdown for Kik is necessary to…

  • Indian Parliament Member Helping Crypto Community Influence Regulation

    Indian Parliament Member Helping Crypto Community Influence Regulation

    The Indian crypto community has made progress towards influencing the government’s crypto policies. Some industry leaders have met with an influential lawmaker who has agreed to help bring about positive crypto regulation in the country. Also read: India’s Popular ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ Show Gives Crypto a Boost Parliament Member Agrees to Help…

  • Bitcoin ETF: How SEC Exemptions Help Firms Offer Interim Products

    Bitcoin ETF: How SEC Exemptions Help Firms Offer Interim Products

    There are several exemptions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers that allow companies to launch their bitcoin investment products without registration. While waiting for the SEC to approve their bitcoin ETF, some firms have taken advantage of these exemptions to offer an interim product. Also read: Indian Government’s New Report Views Crypto Positively…

  • Bitcoin Maximalists Embrace Ethereum After Receiving an Offer They Can’t Refuse

    Bitcoin Maximalists Embrace Ethereum After Receiving an Offer They Can’t Refuse

    A group of hardcore bitcoin maximalists have heroically overcome their hatred for Ethereum after receiving ERC20 shares in crypto exchange INX worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The staunch BTC loyalists, led by Blockstream CTO Samson Mow, have agreed to support a project built on Ethereum, despite all the mean things they’ve said about it.…