Major U.S.-based bank Silvergate added 59 new crypto customers in the fourth quarter of 2018. Crypto-supportive Silvergate Bank has signed on a slew of new cryptocurrency customers in the fourth quarter on 2018, according to a recent filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing reveals that as of Dec. 31, […]
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A recently published report from former CFTC chairman Timothy Massad has called for better regulations on crypto assets. A recent report published for the Brookings Institution is calling for enhanced regulations on cryptocurrencies. The report was authored by Harvard University fellow Timothy Massad, who served as chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission […]
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The US SEC is soliciting industry input as it potentially reconsiders existing custody rules for investment advisers regarding crypto. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is soliciting industry input as it potentially reconsiders existing custody rules in specific cases of digital asset trading and settlement. The SEC launched its information gathering initiative in […]
Continue ReadingRiot Blockchain filed with the SEC to launch a new regulated cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. by the end of 2019 Publicly traded United States-based company Riot Blockchain has filed with the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) to launch a new regulated cryptocurrency exchange called RiotX in the U.S. by the end of 2019. The […]
Continue ReadingThe senior advisor for digital assets at the U.S. SEC reportedly noted that stablecoins could raise issues under securities laws. Senior advisor for digital assets at the United States Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) Valerie Szczepanik reportedly noted that stablecoins could experience issues under current securities laws. Blockchain-related news website Decrypt reported her comments on […]
Continue ReadingSome experts are predicting another Bitcoin rally in August once fundamentals have improved. 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 data is provided […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. SEC has announced that the agency will host a fintech forum focusing on DLT and digital assets in May. United States regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it is hosting a public forum on distributed ledger technology (DLT) and digital assets this May. The news was revealed in an […]
Continue ReadingUnited States SEC Chairman Jay Clayton said that he is still concerned about the potential for manipulation in the crypto space. United States Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton is still concerned about investor protection when it comes to the commission approving a Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). The SEC chairman spoke about […]
Continue ReadingThe CSA and IIROC say they wish to adapt rules to take into account the new cryptocurrency trading arena. Two national securities bodies in Canada have issued a joint consultation paper on March 14, aiming to gather industry feedback about cryptocurrency token regulation. In a summary press release about the paper, the Canadian Securities Administrators […]
Continue ReadingBitMEX Research reveals it has found a “potential bug” in its Ethereum Parity full node while working on a new Ethereum node stats tracking website. The research arm of major cryptocurrency trading platform BitMEX has revealed in a blog post on Wednesday, March 13, that its Ethereum Parity full node contains a “potential bug.” The […]
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