The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a cease-and-desist order against a crypto investment fund for distributing unregistered securities. The US securities regulator also slapped CoinAlpha Advisors LLC, a Delaware-based blockchain financial products company, with a $50,000 fine. Continue reading SEC Slaps Crypto Firm with $50,000 Fine for Selling Unregistered Securities
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Crypto Giant Circle Lists EOS, Stellar, 0x and Qtum
Circle has announced the addition of four new digital assets to the Circle Invest platform, bringing the total number of listed cryptocurrencies on the platform to 11. Continue reading Crypto Giant Circle Lists EOS, Stellar, 0x and Qtum
Crypto-Endorsements Gone Sour | A Celebrity Special
Over the past one and a half years, the ICO crowdfunding trend has grown tremendously. There is no doubt that an overwhelming number of blockchain-based projects are significantly sprouting every day. Continue reading Crypto-Endorsements Gone Sour | A Celebrity Special
Utility and Security Tokens: A Growing Case for Crypto Self-Regulation
The early 21st century might very well go down in the annals of history as the gold rush of the modern age. Utility and security tokens are emerging from all corners of the globe and project teams are licking their lips as a new wave of investor funding is born. Capital from Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in 2018 has already surpassed the 4x mark compared to 2017. And we’re only just moving into the second half of the year. Continue reading Utility and Security Tokens: A Growing Case for Crypto Self-Regulation
Thai Regulator Publishes ICO Regulations
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the country’s capital markets authority, has announced a regulatory framework for initial coin offerings (ICOs) which will go into effect on July 16. Continue reading Thai Regulator Publishes ICO Regulations