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Securities

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SEC Commissioner Cautions Against 'Blanket' ICO Classification
U.S. Securities Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce advocated against blockchain sandboxes and 'blanket' classifications of ICOs.
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By Annaliese Milano
May 9, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
May 9, 2018
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Crime
Security or Currency? Jury to Decide In ICO Fraud Case
A jury will decide whether tokens issued through two allegedly fraudulent initial coin offerings (ICOs) count as securities.
Justice
By Nikhilesh De
May 8, 2018 at 8:16 p.m. UTC
May 8, 2018
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Ripple
Investor Sues Ripple Alleging 'XRP Is a Security'
An investor is suing Ripple Labs, claiming that XRP is a security pertaining to the startup.
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By David Floyd
May 4, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
May 4, 2018
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Mit
Fear and HODLing at MIT: Blockchain Experts Weigh Impact of SEC Action
The SEC may cast an even wider net on the crypto space than thought just a week ago, but many remain optimistic about regulators’ growing involvement.
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By Leigh Cuen
Apr 24, 2018 at 2:30 a.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2018
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A16z, Founders Fund Back $28 Million Raise for Tokenized Securities Startup
Tokenized securities startup Harbor has secured $28 million in funding from major Silicon Valley venture capital firms.
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By Annaliese Milano
Apr 17, 2018 at 11:01 a.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2018
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Crime
Cloud Mining Contracts Are Securities, Says Philippines SEC
The Philippines securities watchdog has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrency cloud mining contracts under existing securities rules.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Apr 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 11, 2018
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Dan Romero, general manager of Coinbase
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Coinbase
Why Coinbase Won't Add New Cryptos Anytime Soon
Adding new cryptocurrencies is a "top priority" for Coinbase, and it's becoming more clear how the exchange makes decisions about which to support.
Dan Romero, general manager of Coinbase
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2018
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Deutsche Börse Plans Blockchain Securities Platform with R3 Tech
Germany's Deutsche Börse Group is planning to develop a platform for securities lending using R3's Corda blockchain tech.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Mar 26, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2018
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Regulation
Steve Seagal-Backed 'Bitcoiin' ICO Hit with Regulator Warning
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is warning the states residents about the Steven Seagal-backed "Bitcoiin" project.
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By Nikhilesh De
Mar 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2018
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Israel
Israeli Regulator Outlines What Makes A Token a Security (Or Not)
The Israel Securities Authority also proposed an ICO sandbox in a recent report now in the hands of the agency's chair, who will decide how to proceed
Israel coin
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 19, 2018 at 8:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2018
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