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Will 2019 be in Favor of Security Token Offerings?
By Teuta Franjkovic
February 23rd, 2019
Here comes another alternative of ICO, that is known as Security Token Offering (STO). There are analysts who believe that STOs will eventually replace ICOs. Here’s what makes them think like that.
Token Launch Platform CoinList Offers Its First Token Sale of 2019, Expects ICO Market Rise
By Sofiko Abeslamidze
February 22nd, 2019
After a year-long break, CoinList platform is back on a track offering the U.S. accredited investors and international customers to buy out Ocean’s utility tokens.
Will SEC and CFTC Ever Come to a Compromise?
By Andy Watson
February 22nd, 2019
Konstantin Rabin, financial expert and crypto enthusiast, takes a look at how regulatory institutions are different in terms of Bitcoin regulation and whether they will come to an agreement at all.
Gladius Gets Reprieve from the SEC and Returns its ‘Unregistered ICO’ Cash
By Wanguba Muriuki
February 21st, 2019
Gladius Network LLC self-reports to the SEC for overseeing an unregistered ICO enabling them to avoid penalties provided that they pay all the investors who request for a refund.
45 Days Left for SEC to Decide on CBOE-VanEck Bitcoin ETF
By Teuta Franjkovic
February 20th, 2019
On April 5th, 2019, the SEC will have to announce their decision to either approve, deny or extend the decision-making period on Cboe/VanEck/Solid X’s Bitcoin ETF.
STO Issuers Would Likely Need to Register as Public Companies Under the Securities Exchange Act
By Bhushan Akolkar
February 15th, 2019
Here’s a look into the growing popularity of Security Tokens and the regulatory path for the token issuers lying ahead.
Digitex Futures Public Launch Waitlist Reaches 1 Million Signups
By Julia Sakovich
February 14th, 2019
Digitex Futures, a non-custodial, zero-fee futures exchange with ultra-sleek user interface, and decentralized account balances hits a whooping 1 million signups for its waitlist.
SEC Commissioner Downplays Bitcoin ETF Chances in 2019 Citing ‘Arcane’ SEC Rules
By Bhushan Akolkar
February 14th, 2019
Crypto mom Hester Pierce says that she can speculate the timing of Bitcoin ETF arrival, but doesn’t expect it to happen anytime this year.
SEC to Clarify ‘Overly Broad’ Regulation for Crypto Token Sales
By Sofiko Abeslamidze
February 12th, 2019
The crypto-darling SEC commissioner Hester Peirce is explaining delays in a regulatory toolset for token offerings as she mobilizes financial authorities to work on a deliberate approach to digital assets.
Bitcoin ETF is Just a Matter of Time, Says Prominent Wall Street Advisor Ric Edelman
By Darya Rudz
February 12th, 2019
According to Ric Edelman, the founder of Edelman Financial Engines, ETFs will eventually meet the demands of the SEC and get the Commission’s approval.
Softbank Invests $1B into Startup Nuro While Uber and Lyft Get IPO Feedback from the SEC
By Teuta Franjkovic
February 12th, 2019
Autonomous technology startup Nuro said on Monday it raised $940 million from SoftBank Group Corp, which valued the Silicon Valley-based company at $2.7 billion.
Mike Novogratz: All the Big Macro Funds Should Hold at Least Small Percentage in Bitcoin
By Teuta Franjkovic
February 11th, 2019
Mike Novogratz, the chief executive of the TSX-listed Galaxy Digital, made a surprising remark that came straight out of left field saying that he doesn’t understand why large macro funds don’t have a 1% position in Bitcoin (BTC).
Leaked Interview with Hopeful SEC Chief: Bitcoin ETF is on the Horizon
By Teuta Franjkovic
February 9th, 2019
SEC Commissioner Robert J. Jackson recently did an interview with Congressional Quarterly, a publishing company who report primarily on the United States Congress, where he expressed views that an SEC-approved Bitcoin ETF is inevitable.
Shutdowns and Ascents: Will the Political Crisis in the US Give a Boost to the Crypto Market?
By Maria Konash
February 8th, 2019
While the notorious US deadlock is officially over, it hardly affected the whole crypto industry and now the new scenarios urge companies look for faster and more reliable ways to attract funding. Here’re the most promising alternatives.
A Look at Some of the Biggest Stories Happening in the Crypto World
By Andy Watson
February 5th, 2019
In this guest post, Max Hasselhoff, integration engineer from Bytecoin and long-standing crypto enthusiast, takes a look at some of the biggest stories happening in the sphere of crypto technology integration.