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Token Sales and The US' Impressionistic Securities Laws
Attorney Jared Marx discusses why securities law is problematic for bitcoin 2.0 companies operating in the US.
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By Jared Paul Marx
Mar 21, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2015
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SEC Fines Defunct Bitcoin Exchange Operator $68,000
The operator of two unlicensed digital currency exchanges has been ordered to pay more than $68,000 after a lengthy investigation by the US SEC.
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By Jon Southurst
Dec 8, 2014 at 10:55 p.m. UTC
Dec 8, 2014
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Bitcoin Ponzi Schemer Charged With Criminal Securities Fraud
A criminal case against Bitcoin Savings and Trust's Trendon Shavers has been filed by the US Attorney's Office.
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By Daniel Cawrey
Nov 6, 2014 at 10:05 p.m. UTC
Nov 6, 2014
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Ex-SEC Chief: Bitcoin Companies Need Compliance To Succeed
Longest-serving SEC chairman Arthur Levitt, who now advises BitPay and Vaurum, has spoken about bitcoin in a TV interview.
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By Joon Ian Wong
Oct 30, 2014 at 1:27 p.m. UTC
Oct 30, 2014
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Crypto 2.0 Industry Dismisses SEC Crackdown Rumors
Following rumors that members have been receiving letters from the SEC, the crypto 2.0 community has denied these claims.
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By Pete Rizzo
Oct 28, 2014 at 10:30 p.m. UTC
Oct 28, 2014
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Crypto 2.0 Roundup: Bits of Bullion, a Foundation for Counterparty and Medici Goes to Washington
This week's roundup examines the challenges facing Overstock's Medici project and a new way to trade gold with crypto.
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By Pete Rizzo
Oct 25, 2014 at 1:10 p.m. UTC
Oct 25, 2014
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4 Court Cases Helping Shape the US Stance on Bitcoin
CoinDesk looks at the top United States court cases helping shape the country's regulatory view on bitcoin.
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By Tanaya Macheel
Sep 28, 2014 at 1:09 p.m. UTC
Sep 28, 2014
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Why The SEC Delay Over Crowdfunding Rules is Stifling Bitcoin Innovation
Promised SEC rules on crowdfunding are months behind schedule, leaving cash-strapped bitcoin startups in a tricky situation.
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By Brian Klein
Jun 13, 2014 at 12:23 p.m. UTC
Jun 13, 2014
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Erik Voorhees Faces $50k Fine Over Unauthorized Securities Sale
The serial entrepreneur is banned from engaging in securities offerings for five years, and must pay over $50,000.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 3, 2014 at 5:07 p.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2014
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SEC Warns Bitcoin’s Hype May Put Investors At Risk
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance related to digital currency investments.
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By Stan Higgins
May 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
May 7, 2014
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