Trading Begins for New Treasury-Based, SEC-Registered Digital Security
Arca launches Ethereum-based trading for new fund based on shares in U.S. Treasury securities.
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Philippine SEC Warns Against Crypto Schemes
Philippine SEC warns against investment schemes including one based on the Ethreum blockchain it says is a Ponzi scheme.
Mapping the Future of the SEC (There’s a Nonzero Chance Hester Peirce Takes Over)
The future of the U.S.’s federal securities regulator, and perhaps the direction of cryptocurrency policy, is up in the air. We game out the scenarios.
AML Bitcoin Founder Claims DC Lobbyist Jack Abramoff, US Government Are ‘Extorting’ Him
AML Bitcoin’s Marcus Andrade claims he is being extorted by the U.S. government in a response to Thursday’s charges by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Ebang to Establish Crypto Exchange and Mining Farms After Going Public
The mining equipment firm, scheduled to go public via Nasdaq later today, is preparing for a massive expansion.
Telegram Agrees to Pay $18.5M Penalty in SEC Settlement Over Failed TON Offering
Telegram has settled its six-month court case with the SEC, agreeing to pay $18.5 million in penalties and to notify the agency if it plans to issue another digital asset in the next three years.
SEC Asks Court to Order Telegram to Pay $1.2B Back for $1.7B ICO
Despite the original TON project being officially terminated, the U.S. SEC asks Telegram to return $1.2 billion.
SEC Chair Clayton Nominated as US Attorney for New York
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has been nominated to become the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman, who said he had not resigned.
New York US Attorney Geoffrey Berman Steps Down, President Trump Nominates SEC Chair Jay Clayton to Post [Updated]
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has been nominated to become the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman, who said he had not resigned.
After Raising $20M in 2017, ATBCoin Claims It Can’t Afford a $250,000 Settlement
ATBCoin has claimed that it is unable to pay a $250,000 settlement to a lawsuit over its $20 million ICO, prompting calls from the plaintiffs for the court to enforce the agreement.
