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SEC Crypto News - Page 126
Telegram May Delay Token Launch as SEC Halts U.S. Sales
By Bhushan Akolkar
October 14th, 2019
In a letter to the investors, Telegram assured that it is working on the possible solution for the token launch and is currently talking to the SEC authorities.
Breaking: SEC Orders to Halt Telegram’s $1.7 Billion Gram Token Sale
By Bhushan Akolkar
October 12th, 2019
Telegram faces a major roadblock in releasing its Gram tokens on the native TON network as the SEC slaps a restraining order on its token-sale calling its “unlawful”.
We’re Close to Bitcoin ETF Approval, Says Optimistic Bitwise Executive
By Tolu Ajiboye
October 8th, 2019
Ahead of the SEC’s Bitcoin ETF deadline, Bitwise’s director is optimistic for a positive ruling. According to him, the market has grown significantly, making it stable enough to allay the SEC’s fears.
Telegram to Officially Launch TON Network by October 31
By Teuta Franjkovic
October 3rd, 2019
Telegram has conducted the world’s largest initial coin offering back in early 2018, netting a whopping 1.7B from a batch of accredited investors. TON Blockchain is supposed to be launch by Oct. 31. Otherwise, it will have to refund its investors.
U.S. SEC Charges Block.one for Its $4 Billion ICO and It’s Not as Heavy as You Think
By Christopher Hamman
October 1st, 2019
Block.one settles with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its ICO which raised about $4.1 Billion. The fine, however, is less than expected.
Overstock along with Its Former CEO and CFO Sued for Securities Fraud
By Janis Rijnieks
September 30th, 2019
An investor from Canada has sued Overstock along with its ex-CEO and ex-CFO for securities fraud. He says that the company made false statements and manipulated the stock price.
SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce Believes Digital Assets Could Be the ‘Money of Internet’
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 27th, 2019
SEC’s Hester Peirce stated that cryptocurrencies prove to be important “transaction mechanisms” and their “store of value” is an important function of the digital assets.
Kik Founder Vows to Fight On Despite Obstacles Presented by the U.S. SEC
By Christopher Hamman
September 26th, 2019
CEO of the once-popular messaging app Kik has indicated that the firm will go to trial against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission of classification of their Cryptocurrency token Kin as a security.
SEC Delays Decision on Wilshire Phoenix Bitcoin ETF
By Teuta Franjkovic
September 25th, 2019
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its final verdict on the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is backed by investment firm Wilshire Phoenix. The rule change proposal is currently being evaluated.
Token Tech Startup Securitize Raises $14M From Nomura, MUFG, and Santander
By Verolian Opiyo
September 25th, 2019
Securitize announced it has managed to raise a whopping $14 million in latest investment from Nomura Holdings, MUFG, and Banco Santander.
Crypto Exchange Giant Binance Finally Launched US Trading
By Teuta Franjkovic
September 24th, 2019
Today, on September 24, crypto exchange giant Binance has announced the launch of its arm in the U.S. market. Binance.US is finally opened.
Bitcoin and Altcoins Lose Steam as Bakkt Records Poor Start Amidst Today’s Crypto Congress Hearing
By Tolu Ajiboye
September 24th, 2019
After Bakkt officially launched its futures contract offering yesterday, the market seemed to lose some weight, disappointing general expectations. The market is also anxious about today’s Congress hearing.
Kik Shutting Down Its Messaging App, CEO Threatens to Quit
By Teuta Franjkovic
September 24th, 2019
Kik Interactive CEO Ted Livingston announced today that the company is shutting down Kik Messenger to focus on its cryptocurrency Kin, the target of a lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Trading for Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Goes Live But Bitcoin Price Tanks Below $10,000
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 23rd, 2019
Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures contracts are available in two options ‘Daily and Monthly contracts’ will settlements taking place in physical Bitcoin tokens.
U.S. Congress to Discuss Cryptocurrency With SEC Right After Bakkt is Launched
By Adedamola Bada
September 20th, 2019
With a sense of urgency, the US Congress has set Sept. 24 as a day to thrash out issues relating to cryptocurrency together with the leadership of the SEC, which comes just a day after Bakkt launch.