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Ripple Faces Another Lawsuit from Investors Claiming XRP Is an Unregistered Security
By Bhushan Akolkar
August 14th, 2019
Ripple continues to face the ire of the investors who claim that XRP is “unlawful securities” under the SEC’s guidelines of the Howey Test.
As Promised, Overstock’s tZero Available For Trading By Non-Accredited Investors
By Teuta Franjkovic
August 13th, 2019
Overstock.com subsidiary tZERO announced that its preferred equity security tokens are now available to be resold to non-accredited investors.
SEC Postponing Decisions on Three Bitcoin ETF Rule Change Proposals Again
By Teuta Franjkovic
August 13th, 2019
The SEC has delayed its decision for listing VanEck to Oct. 18, while Bitwise’s listing on NYSE Arca will be delayed to Oct. 13. The decision on Wilshire Phoenix’s United States Bitcoin and Treasury Investment Trust has been postponed until Sept. 29.
Binance US Considers Listing 30 Cryptocurrencies, Including Their Own BNB
By Teuta Franjkovic
August 10th, 2019
Binance is taking a hard and detailed look at 30 different cryptocurrencies for possible inclusion on its upcoming US-based exchange. This is welcome news for users in the U.S.
tZERO is Opening Security Token Trading Platform to Retail Traders
By Teuta Franjkovic
August 9th, 2019
Overstock is opening up trading on its security token market, tZERO, to all traders. Retail investors will now be able to trade on the platform starting August 12.
Kik Claims ‘SEC Has Been Twisting Facts’ in Their Ongoing Legal Battle
By Teuta Franjkovic
August 7th, 2019
Kik kicked back at the SEC lawsuit that claims a $100 million ICO was illegal. The company behind Kik Messenger filed a response in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging that the SEC is “twisting” the facts about its token.
SEC Wants to Run Bitcoin, XRP and Ethereum Nodes
By Teuta Franjkovic
July 31st, 2019
The SEC is seeking quotes from contractors to run Bitcoin and Ethereum nodes on its behalf, in addition to “as many as possible of the following blockchains: Bitcoin Cash, Stellar, Zcash, EOS, NEO and XRP Ledger.” What they are hoping to find?
Bitcoin Miner Canaan Creative Files For An IPO In the United States
By Bhushan Akolkar
July 31st, 2019
Through this Bitcoin mining IPO, Canaan plans to raise $200 million from the public. This is the company’s second attempt for public filing.
Ripple to Congress: ‘Please Don’t Paint Us With a Broad Brush’
By Teuta Franjkovic
July 29th, 2019
Ripple sent an open letter to the U.S. Congress intending to explain the differences between various blockchains and digital currencies. In the letteer the company stressed the willingness to cooperate with the authorities.
Will Bakkt’s Monday Beta Launch of Bitcoin Futures Impact BTC Price?
By Janis Rijnieks
July 19th, 2019
Bakkt has announced that already on Monday they will launch user acceptance testing for its Bitcoin Futures. The crypto community is wondering whether it will impact Bitcoin price.
SEC Approves YouNow’s Ethereum Token ‘Props’ With a Reg A+ Reward
By Wanguba Muriuki
July 12th, 2019
The SEC has approved YouNow’s Ethereum token enabling investors to use an alternative investment method to acquire a financial stake in companies through participating in community developing engagements.
For the First Time Ever SEC Approves Blockstack Token Sale Under Regulation A+
By Teuta Franjkovic
July 11th, 2019
SEC, for the first time ever, approved a $28 million Reg A+ offering for decentralized Internet company Blockstack. The company will begin selling the SEC-approved tokens, essentially an investment vehicle for fundraising, as of today.
Maxonrow Joins the Blossoming Blockchain Industry in Kuala Lumpur and Taipei
By Maria Konash
June 26th, 2019
One of the emerging blockchain firms in the space, Maxonrow, views the growth of blockchain in Southeast Asia as an opportunity to set a precedent of cooperation between government agencies and blockchain enterprises.
SEC Accepting Public Comments to Decide the Future of ETF Backed by Bitcoin and T-Bills
By Teuta Franjkovic
June 26th, 2019
The proposed rule change will allow Wilshire Phoenix Fund to list shares of ETF on NYSE Arca. SEC has declared that the public can comment on the aforementioned matter within 21 days’ time period.
Binance Cuts Ties With Its US Customers, Does CZ Fear Being Arrested?
By Andy Watson
June 19th, 2019
Towards the end of last week, Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange in the world, announced that it would be blocking its US users. The move was manifested by a change in the exchange’s terms of service.