Why Kik believes it has a case against the SEC in proving that “kin” isn’t a security. It’s difficult to fight progress. Although, if you’re the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), you can at least try, which could explain why the agency has so far refrained from producing clear and favorable cryptocurrency regulation. […]
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A group of United States congressmen has requested that Lawrence Kudlow, the Director of the National Economic Council, hold a blockchain forum. A group of United States congressmen has requested that Lawrence Kudlow, the director of the National Economic Council, hold a blockchain forum, in a letter published on May 24. A group of seven […]
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U.S. congressman Darren Soto has argued that applying federal securities laws to cryptocurrencies can hurt the market. United States congressman Darren Soto has said that most cryptocurrencies should not be regulated under the country’s securities regulator. Soto made his comments in an interview with financial news channel Cheddar on Jan. 10. According to Soto, crypto […]
Continue ReadingU.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, who is also known for her criticism of cryptocurrencies, has jumped into the 2020 presidential race. United States Senator and cryptocurrency critic Elizabeth Warren has announced her bid for President in 2020, the New York Times reported on Dec. 31. Following her announcement, Sen. Warren made plans to visit the state […]
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New research reveals the scope of crypto pump-and-dump schemes. The Social Science Research Network (SSRN) recently published research studying the phenomenon of pump-and-dump groups within the crypto community. The paper — conducted by seven academics from Tel Aviv University, the University of Tulsa and the University of Mexico — concluded that “regulators should be very […]
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With more influential voices in academia and politics speaking out against burdensome federal regulations, is change imminent? Individual US states seem to be in competition for the title of the most crypto-friendly in the Union – Ohio’s recent announcement of imminent crypto tax payments being the latest example. Meanwhile, federal authorities remain in disarray with regard […]
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The United States SEC has delayed their Bitcoin ETF decision yet again, and Venezuela’s Petro is raised 150 percent in value. Coming every Sunday, the Hodler’s Digest will help you to track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions, and much […]
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The proposals come in the wake of dissatisfaction within and beyond the industry with current regulatory practices. Two new bills focusing on cryptocurrency market manipulation aim to “position the United States to be a leader in the cryptocurrency industry,” their sponsors claimed Dec. 6. The bills, dubbed “The Virtual Currency Consumer Protection Act of 2018” […]
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On Tuesday, representatives from the crypto industry and U.S. lawmakers will gather to discuss regulatory issues and policy-making. Representatives from U.S.-based financial giants and cryptocurrency startups will meet with Washington lawmakers this Tuesday to discuss the regulatory landscape, CNBC reported September 24. The roundtable dubbed “Legislating Certainty for Cryptocurrencies” will reportedly be hosted by Rep. […]
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