Massachusetts

Massachusetts Judge Rules Robinhood Cannot Block Regulator’s Case

Robinhood was trying to stop an enforcement action alleging the platform encourages inexperienced users to make risky trades without safeguarding limits.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 May 2021

US Healthcare Provider Gets Bitcoin Donations Totaling $800K From Single Benefactor

The anonymous individual had asked Cape Cod Healthcare if they could accept bitcoin donations in January.

Business  ·  23 February 2021
Regulation

Robinhood Faces Legal Action from US Regulator Over ‘Aggressive Marketing’: WSJ

The Massachusetts Securities Division reportedly wants Robinhood to better protect its inexperienced traders.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 December 2020
Regulation

Massachusetts Halts 5 ICOs for Selling Unregistered Securities

The U.S. state of Massachusetts halted five token sales, alleging all involved the sale of unregistered securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 March 2018
Regulation

Massachusetts Sues ICO Organizer for Alleged Securities Violations

Massachusetts' securities enforcement office is suing a resident and his company for selling unregistered securities in a token sale.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 January 2018
Regulation

Massachusetts Securities Regulator: Bitcoin Fails ‘The Smell Test’

The top securities regulator in Massachusetts raised concerns on the bitcoin bubble and called the bitcoin market "entirely speculation."

Policy & regulation  ·  28 December 2017