Kakao to Record Private Securities on Its Own Blockchain as NFTs
The move will aid South Korea’s OTC securities market.…
Company Evades SEC Penalty Despite Illegally Issuing Security Tokens
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided not to impose a penalty on a company that had issued security tokens without its approval and without qualifying for an…
Court Reconsiders Ruling After SEC Proves Tokens Are Securities
After failing to convince a federal court regarding the nature of Blockvest tokens in the previous hearing, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally convinced the same judge…
Currency.com Allows Crypto Traders to Buy Leveraged Equities, Indices and Metals
The worlds of traditional finance and cryptocurrency have always been divided, for regulatory and technical reasons. Until recently, it was difficult for cryptocurrency traders to gain exposure to stocks and…
Stock Exchange of Thailand Unveils Plan to Enter the Crypto Space
The Stock Exchange of Thailand is reportedly planning to launch a cryptocurrency exchange. The securities companies that are members of the exchange will also apply for cryptocurrency broker-dealer licenses with…
Malaysia Starts Regulating Cryptocurrencies Today
Malaysia’s finance minister has announced that the order to regulate cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings as securities has come into force. Crypto service providers and exchanges are required to obtain…
Colorado Introduces Bill With Securities Law Exemptions for Cryptocurrencies
The U.S. state of Colorado has introduced the “Colorado Digital Token Act” which provides some “exemptions from the state securities laws for cryptocurrencies,” according to the text of the bill.…
Institutional Crypto and a New Generation of Wall Street Leaders
The crypto space is shifting rapidly with new innovations – but the industry still faces a number of urgent questions, says angel investor Donna Redel.…
Switzerland to Relax Laws for Blockchain and Crypto Startups
The Swiss government has announced a new legislative approach to blockchain regulation in an official report. The document recognizes the technology as one of the most important recent developments for…
SEC Fails to Show Court Blockvest Tokens Are Securities
A U.S. district judge has denied the motion filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against cryptocurrency company Blockvest and its founder. The SEC failed to show the court…
Thai SEC Explains Two Laws Could Apply to Crypto Securities
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly clarified how existing laws can apply to crypto securities. In addition, Thai companies planning to issue securities tokens abroad would be guilty…
SEC Chair Explains Key Upgrades Needed for Bitcoin ETF Approval
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has outlined the key changes in cryptocurrency markets he needs to see before he is comfortable with a bitcoin ETF. …
SEC Settles Charges With Two ICO Issuers
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled charges with two initial coin offering issuers. These cases are the commission’s first to impose civil penalties “solely for ICO securities…
ICO Roundup: SEC Annual Report, Israeli Offerings Raise $600 Million, Rapper Sued
The annual report of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement has detailed the actions taken against initial coin offerings during the preceding financial year. Also, a report published by One Alpha…