Securities and Exchange Commission

Regulation

SEC’s Valerie Szczepanik at SXSW: Crypto ‘Spring’ Is Going to Come

The SEC's crypto czar spoke at SXSW, advising blockchain entrepreneurs to engage with regulators early and often.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 March 2019
Regulation

6 Big Takeaways from SEC Chair Clayton’s Crypto Remarks

Following SEC Chairman Jay Clayton's fireside chat at Consensus: Invest, we invited three crypto law experts to unpack what was said.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 November 2018
Regulation

WATCH: SEC Chairman Jay Clayton’s Full Consensus: Invest Interview

Clayton spoke Tuesday at the CoinDesk-organized event. Here's the full video of his fireside chat.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 November 2018
Bitcoin

There Is No ‘Bitcoin’: What the SEC Doesn’t Get About Cryptocurrency

The SEC would like to establish jurisdiction over crypto assets but this is only appropriate where there are legally enforceable contracts between legal entities, argues Edan Yago.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 November 2018
Exchanges

Expect the SEC to Target More Token Exchanges After EtherDelta

The SEC's settlement with the founder of EtherDelta is likely the first of many enforcement actions to come against crypto token exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 November 2018
Regulation

Digital Assets Don’t Change Reporting Needs, SEC’s Top Accountant Says

The arrival of cryptos doesn't alter the need to maintain proper accounting records, the SEC's Wesley Bricker said Monday.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2018
Regulation

Who Needs a Bitcoin ETF? Crypto Scoffs at SEC Rejections

Over the past two days, the narrative on bitcoin exchange traded funds in the United States has felt like a rollercoaster.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 August 2018
Regulation

What an SEC Bitcoin ETF Rejection Review Really Means

The SEC announced yesterday nine bitcoin ETF disapproval orders are to be stayed until further review but what does that mean exactly?

Policy & regulation  ·  24 August 2018
Markets

For Wall Street, Bitcoin ETF Decision Could Answer ‘$1 Billion’ Question

CoinDesk talks to Wall Street analysts ahead of a decision that could find regulators approving the first exchange-traded fund for cryptocurrency.

Markets  ·  7 August 2018
Regulation

SEC Subpoenas Another Firm Following Claimed Blockchain Pivot

Long Blockchain, which made headlines last year when its stock surged following a blockchain pivot, has been subpoenaed by the SEC in the U.S.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 August 2018
Regulation

SEC Chief Got Into ‘Heated’ Debate on Crypto

A newly released transcript from an SEC roundtable showcases the passionate discussion around crypto within the agency.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 August 2018
Regulation

The Real Reason Token Issuers Are Fleeing the US

No, it's not a "race to the bottom." Reputable token issuers seek jurisdictional quality and clarity, and they're not finding it in the U.S.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 June 2018
Regulation

Why the SEC Should Give Amnesty to Illegal ICOs

The SEC and ICO participants must work together to find a reasonable market fix to the current royal mess.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 2018
Regulation

Riot Blockchain Has Been Subpoenaed By the SEC

Riot Blockchain has received a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 April 2018
Regulation

DOJ, SEC Argue Vague Laws No Excuse for ICO Fraud

The U.S. government has pushed back against an effort to dismiss the charges in an ongoing initial coin offering (ICO) fraud lawsuit.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 March 2018