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SEC Crypto News - Page 137
The Praetorian Group is the First to File $75 Million ICO with SEC
By Bhushan Akolkar
March 7th, 2018
Each PAX token is pegged at $5 and will be sold exclusively on the company’s website and will be later available to trade across multiple exchanges.
SEC Scrutinizes Overstock’s $250 Million tZero ICO
By Sofiko Abeslamidze
March 1st, 2018
As a part of the agency’s months-long probe into the nascent crypto fundraising mechanism, SEC has subpoenaed the online retailer Overstock and requested for additional information about the company’s ongoing $250 million ICO for its tZero alternative trading system.
Operator of Shuttered Bitcoin Investment Platform BitFunder is Arrested
By Darya Rudz
February 22nd, 2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged former cryptocurrency exchange BitFunder and its founder with fraud. Jon Montroll tried to cover up stolen currency and lied about knowing when theft occurred.
Bitcoin Price Raises Above $8000 After CFTC and SEC Cryptocurrency Senate Hearing
By Bhushan Akolkar
February 7th, 2018
The heads of both the institutions sounded much positive on the Blockchain technology and talked about the need of regulatory approach while dealing with cryptos.
NYSE Arсa Seeks Regulatory Approval for 5 Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
By Darya Rudz
January 8th, 2018
The New York Stock Exchange wants to launch new Bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETF) on Arca. If the SEC approves it, NYSE will become the third American exchange to offer Bitcoin futures contracts.
Bitcoin Price Surpasses $16,000 After Christmas Crash
By Bhushan Akolkar
December 26th, 2017
After a major slump and correction, Bitcoin price pulls back giving a major relief to investors.
Following NYSE, CBOE Files for Six Bitcoin ETFs with the SEC
By Bhushan Akolkar
December 23rd, 2017
The race for Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) heats up as CBOE has filed for 6 ETFs with the SEC.
NYSE Files a Proposal with the SEC to List Two Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
By Bhushan Akolkar
December 21st, 2017
NYSE Arca has recently filed a proposal with the SEC to list two Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on its platform.
U.S. SEC Raises the Alarm About Celebrity Endorsements of ICOs
By Eugenia Kovaliova
November 2nd, 2017
The U.S. regulators are getting concerned about the ICOs celebrity promotion calling it “unlawful”.
ProShares Submits Two New Bitcoin ETFs for SEC Approval
By Eugenia Kovaliova
September 29th, 2017
ProShares, a leading provider of exchange traded funds (ETFs), has recently submitted two new Bitcoin ETFs to the SEC for approval.
Grayscale Announces Withdrawal of Public Listing Application for Bitcoin Investment Trust
By Eugenia Kovaliova
September 28th, 2017
Grayscale’s application for Bitcoin Investment Trust has recently been withdrawn by NYSE Arca exchange.
Overstock’s tØ Launches SEC-Compliant Alternative Trading System for ICO Tokens
By Polina Chernykh
September 27th, 2017
The new exchange is promised to drive the growth of security token market by changing the trade of virtual tokens issued via Initial Coin Offerings.
‘Chinese ICO Ban Is Not Quite What It Appears,’ US Blockchain Attorney Explains
By Konstantin Lazarev
September 12th, 2017
The People’s Bank of China recently announced its decision to introduce a complete ban on ICOs, a stunning move that sent shockwaves throughout the world. The global blockchain is abuzz, parsing this decision and its potential consequences.
The Life After September 4: Things to Consider When Planning an ICO
By Andy Watson
September 12th, 2017
The weekend brought some unsettling news that shook global ICO markets.
SEC Warning Investors About Potential Scams Involving Public Companies’ ICOs
By Maria Konash
August 29th, 2017
Investors should be aware, that ICOs may serve as a breeding ground for frauds including market manipulation and “pump-and-dump” schemes.