SEC

Regulation

1Broker Says Bitcoin Futures Site Will Start Processing Withdrawals Thursday

Bitcoin futures firm 1Broker, which had its website seized after being charged with violating a number of U.S. federal laws, will reopen withdrawals.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 October 2018
Regulation

SEC Asks Court to Enforce Subpoena in ICO Inquiry

The SEC is trying to subpoena an investment trust company as part of a probe into alleged fraud involving claims of a $100 million ICO.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 October 2018
Regulation

SEC Asks for Additional Comment on Rejected Bitcoin ETFs

The SEC is asking for further comment on nine different bitcoin exchange-traded fund rule change proposals currently under review. 

Policy & regulation  ·  5 October 2018
Regulation

Bitcoin Futures Firm 1Broker Moves to Renew Trader Access After US Charges

Bitcoin futures trader 1Broker hopes to launch a read-only version of its website in the next few days after being sued by the SEC and CFTC.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 October 2018
Regulation

Michael Arrington’s Hedge Fund to Cease Investing in US Crypto Startups

Arrington XRP Capital may stop funding U.S.-based blockchain startups after being subpoenaed repeatedly by the SEC.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 September 2018
Regulation

US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify ICO Regulations

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are asking SEC chair Jay Clayton to provide clarity on when token sales are classified as securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 September 2018
Exchanges

‘Tedious But Necessary’: Why This Decentralized Exchange Wants a License

As competition heats up among decentralized exchange startups for institutional crypto investors' business, Everbloom is seeking an edge.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 September 2018
Regulation

SEC, CFTC Charge Bitcoin Futures Firm 1Broker With Securities Law Violations

The SEC and CFTC are suing bitcoin derivatives trader 1pool and CEO Patrick Brunner for violating federal law with a security swap scheme.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 September 2018
Crime

SEC Seeks Court Sanction Against PlexCoin ICO Founders

The SEC is taking seeking further action against the founders of the Plexcoin crypto scheme, alleging they are not complying with court orders.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 September 2018
Regulation

SEC Moves to Make Decision on VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now weighing whether to approve the nation's first bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 September 2018
IPOs

High Times Quietly Removes Crypto Payment Option From IPO Website

High Times has removed bitcoin as a payment option for its IPO, just days after admitting it was accepting the cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  18 September 2018
Regulation

Landmark Crypto Crime Case Ends With Jail Sentence for GAW CEO

GAW Miners CEO Josh Garza has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to a wire fraud charge.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 September 2018
Regulation

SEC Hits Crypto Asset Fund and ‘ICO Superstore’ With Penalties

The SEC announced twin agreements with two different cryptocurrency-related companies

Markets  ·  11 September 2018
Regulation

SEC Suspends Exchange-Traded Bitcoin and Ether Investment Vehicles

A highly touted investment instrument that sought to appeal to U.S. investors looking for cryptocurrency exposure has just seen a setback.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 September 2018
Bitcoin

Before Bitcoin ETFs Pass, a Clear Crypto Narrative Is Needed

Bitcoin ETFs are continuing to be rejected by regulators, but time may be on the side of innovators.

Markets  ·  23 August 2018