Thailand is opening up to crypto, operating an ICO portal and considering the possibility of regulating security tokens. Since July, Thailand and its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have voiced their intent to legalize the local initial coin offering (ICO) market and open it to startups. On Dec. 1, 2018, however, Cointelegraph reported that the […]
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Two United States regulators, namely the SEC and FINRA, will discuss digital assets at a broker-dealer meeting in June. Two United States regulators, namely the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), will discuss cryptocurrency at a broker-dealer meeting on June 27. The SEC announced the opening of registration for […]
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Investment management firm Arca is seeking approval from the SEC to issue its UST Coins. Arca Funds, an American institutional-grade investment manager, is seeking regulatory approval to issue digitized securities on blockchain, according to a filing document released on April 12. The company has filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to […]
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The U.S. SEC reportedly encouraged some funds to change their ETF descriptions. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly required two funds to eliminate the word “blockchain” from their monikers, Bloomberg writes April 12, citing sources familiar with the matter. The exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of both Amplify and Reality Shares reportedly mentioned blockchain […]
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While fundamentals in the sector are improving, it still lacks the full-fledged involvement of institutional players. The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. Market […]
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Most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting moderate gains as Bitcoin fights to stay over $5,000. Friday, April 12 — most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting slight to moderate gains on the day by press time, as Bitcoin (BTC) approaches the $5,100 mark. Market visualization courtesy of Coin360 Bitcoin’s price is up […]
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A fellow at a libertarian think tank has criticized the U.S. SEC for stretching regulations in an attempt to regulate cryptocurrencies. John Berlau, a senior fellow at libertarian think tank Competitive Enterprise Institute, criticized the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to regulating cryptocurrencies. Berlau delivered his comments in a report published on […]
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Decentralized computing network Blockstack has applied to the United States SEC to launch a $50 million token sale. Decentralized computing network Blockstack has applied to the United States Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) to launch a $50 million token sale which — if approved — would be the industry’s first SEC-qualified offering. The development was […]
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Jay Clayton drew attention to the ongoing engagement with the crypto space and enforcement of existing legislation. The head of United States regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reiterated its focus on the cryptocurrency space in a new speech on April 8. Speaking at the SEC Speaks conference in Washington, chairman Jay Clayton highlighted […]
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As Bitcoin recovered to over $5,200, the crypto market has found new momentum, pushing others like Ethereum to recover. Year-to-date, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) is up 40% against the United States dollar, and other major cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Litecoin have also demonstrated strong gains in the past four months. Performance of crypto […]
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