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SEC Launches FinHub to Engage with ICO and Other FinTech Startups

In a welcome development for blockchain and cryptocurrency firms, the U.S. securities regulator has launched its Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub). SEC...

ICOs Considered as Securities May Come Under Greater CFTC Scrutiny

The former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has said that most tokens from initial coin offerings (ICOs) are securities. Howey Test Gary Gensler...

SEC Freezes Platform’s ‘Approved’ ICO and Charges Founder with Fraud

A platform falsely claiming to have SEC approval has been charged by the commission who, in turn, plans to halt its upcoming ICO and...

SEC Cracks Down on ICO-Funded Start-Ups

The SEC is tightening the screws on projects that raised funds through the ICO route. Those in violation may have to refund the investors’...

SEC Receives Letter from U.S. Congress Members Requesting Clearer Regulations

The last couple of weeks and even months have seen crypto industry experts in the U.S. call for clearer regulations. Now, it seems as...

SEC, CFTC File Charges Against 1Broker, Domain Seized By FBI

Acting in tandem, both the US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed charges today against 1pool Ltd. a/k/a...

Industry Experts Meet in Washington to Discuss a Regulation Roadmap

Another U.S. congressman is showing his support for the cryptocurrency industry by hosting a roundtable to discuss the best way forward for developing regulations. Developing...

SEC Continues its Push to Legitimize Digital Assets and ICOs

Bitcoin regulation remains notably absent in the United States. At the same time, the SEC is expanding its enforcement in the crypto industry. From...

SEC Cautioned By Industry Experts to Tread Carefully with “Enterprise Adoption”

Concerned citizens have written a letter to the SEC detailing the dangers of adoption without well-researched and modern regulations.  Although nearly 10 years old, the...

SEC Seeks Market Manipulation Feedback Regarding Van Eck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF

Bitcoin ETFs currently have a very low chance of getting approved. The SEC holds the final verdict in terms of granting these investment vehicles...

Despite Recent SEC Clampdown, Bitcoin Tracking Pioneer Announces Bigger Plans

The Swedish company XBT Provider AB announces plans to launch new exchange-traded products which are based on up to 10 cryptocurrencies before year's end....

SEC Filing Shows Fintech Investment Firm Ribbit Capital Aims to Raise $420 Million for Latest Fund

Ribbit Capital, a venture capital firm known for its investments in cryptocurrency and blockchain-based projects, is aiming to raise $420 million for its latest...