Another remnant of 2017 gets hit by regulation. Unikrn, an initial coin offering, or ICO, from 2017, faces action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision, or SEC. The SEC has accused the startup of running its ICO without going through the proper legal channels, based on a Sept. 15 statement from the regulating body. The […]
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The DAML smart contract language is getting more popular. BNP Paribas’ securities arm has partnered with Digital Asset to develop a number of real-time trade and settlement applications using DAML-based smart contracts, the firm announced on Sept. 15. The new DAML-driven apps will connect BNP Paribas Securities Services with major global stock exchanges like the Australian […]
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‘Virtual crypto assets are securities, unless proven otherwise,’ the Nigerian SEC said. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria has officially defined digital assets under its regulatory umbrella. In a Sept. 14 statement, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, defined tokens and coins in the country’s financial markets. The commission stated that these […]
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This campaign rally probably did not turn out quite as the candidate had envisioned it. Presidential candidate Brock Pierce was served for his connection to alleged securities fraud during his campaign rally in New York City earlier today. Source: Twitter. James Koutoulas, the lawyer leading this case, told Cointelegraph that Pierce was served legal documents in […]
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The company’s $117 million SEC-approved IPO is the first of its kind. INX, a Gibraltar-based cryptocurrency exchange, is now accepting major cryptocurrencies as part of its initial public offering, or IPO. The company hopes to raise $117 million from both retail and institutional investors. According to the announcement, more than 3,000 retail and accredited investors […]
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PwC, Swiss blockchain investment firm CV VC and Cointelegraph have released a report discussing the current blockchain ecosystem. From enterprise blockchain adoption to the rise of decentralized finance, it seems like the blockchain landscape is constantly evolving in different ways. While impressive, it’s important to understand how blockchain is being applied within various industries. In […]
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A look at the legal status of crypto in Asia, where new crypto hubs are emerging and thriving despite uneven regulation. When most people hear about buying Bitcoin (BTC) or other cryptocurrencies, they immediately think of the largest exchanges, most of which are located in Asia. Today, countries such as China and South Korea have […]
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Check out this week’s Bad Crypto podcast. It’s been a tough week for Bitcoin. The price has fallen more than 8 percent and dipped below $10,000 on three consecutive days. Analyst Willy Woo, though, thinks it’s all looking good. He believes that on-chain indicators, such as the NVT ratio, suggest a bullish outlook, while Su […]
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Clearing regulatory hurdles is important for forward-leaning jurisdictions that aim to attract the most innovative firms. This July, Luxembourg — the world’s second-largest domicile for investment funds behind the United States — submitted a draft law updating a law from March 1, 2019 that allowed for the registration and transfer of securities by custodians. With […]
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With regulators unlikely to change old-fashioned rules in favor of the emerging market, DeFi might be burdened under fraud and new portions of restrictions. Over the years, we have seen a lot of trends such as initial coin offerings, initial exchange offerings, security token offerings, decentralized autonomous organizations and many more, but none of these […]
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