Securities

Exchanges

Why Coinbase Won’t Add New Cryptos Anytime Soon

Adding new cryptocurrencies is a "top priority" for Coinbase, and it's becoming more clear how the exchange makes decisions about which to support.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2018
Securities

Deutsche Börse Plans Blockchain Securities Platform with R3 Tech

Germany's Deutsche Börse Group is planning to develop a platform for securities lending using R3's Corda blockchain tech.

Business  ·  26 March 2018
Regulation

Steve Seagal-Backed ‘Bitcoiin’ ICO Hit with Regulator Warning

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is warning the states residents about the Steven Seagal-backed "Bitcoiin" project.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2018
Regulation

Israeli Regulator Outlines What Makes A Token a Security (Or Not)

The Israel Securities Authority also proposed an ICO sandbox in a recent report now in the hands of the agency's chair, who will decide how to proceed

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2018
Regulation

Second Securities Regulator Halts ‘Black Cell’ Token Sale

An initial coin offering has been blocked by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong soon after a similar action in the Philippines.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2018
Regulation

Israel Bars Crypto Firms from Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Indices

Israel's securities regulator has said that cryptocurrency-related firms may not be listed on the TASE indices due to high volatility.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2018
Regulation

ICO Issuers: Fix the Problem Before the SEC Fixes It for You

If you sold tokens to unaccredited investors, or otherwise have not complied with the federal securities laws, make it right before the SEC finds you.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2018
Securities

Canadian Regulator Warns Against ‘Illegal’ Crypto Investment Scheme

A provincial finance regulator in Canada has warned about a so-called "cryptocurrency bank" and its associated token.

Markets  ·  5 March 2018
Investments

The Father of the JOBS Act Is Helping Build a Next-Generation ICO

The man credited for being the "Father of the Jobs Act" is exploring a number of blockchain projects that could help improve the legislation.

Business  ·  5 March 2018
Banking

Banking Giants Send $30 Million in Securities Over DLT

Credit Suisse and ING say they have successful sent securities worth €25 million ($30 million) over a system built with R3's Corda.

Business  ·  1 March 2018
Regulation

Texas Issues Another Cease-and-Desist over Alleged Crypto Fraud

Texas' securities regulator has ordered yet another cryptocurrency investment firm to halt services over alleged fraud and securities violations.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
ICOs

Bitcoin Startup Backer BnkToTheFuture Closes $33 Million ICO

Investing platform BnkToTheFuture has raised $33 million in an ICO – money it will use to launch a token market and crowd-sourced research platform.

Business  ·  26 February 2018
Lawsuit

US Government Arrests Bitcoin Stock Exchange Founder

The owner of BitFunder, a long-defunct bitcoin investment platform, has been hit with two lawsuits filed by the U.S. government.

Markets  ·  21 February 2018
Regulation

Wyoming House Approves Utility Token Securities Exemptions Bill

The Wyoming House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill exempting some utility tokens from securities regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2018
Europe

Lithuania’s Central Bank Probes 100 Million Euro ICO

Lithuania's central bank has said it is probing Bankera's initial coin offering after determining that the token offered counts as a security.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 February 2018