Security Token Offerings: A Way Past the SEC’s Incomplete Crypto Guidance?
Are STOs a way to pass the SEC's incomplete crypto guidance? Chi-Ru Jou explains what are the unresolved legal issues for STOs in the coming year.
Are STOs a way to pass the SEC's incomplete crypto guidance? Chi-Ru Jou explains what are the unresolved legal issues for STOs in the coming year.
Japan’s financial regulator is reportedly looking to close a loophole that lets unregistered investment firms solicit funds in cryptocurrencies.
Africa's various currency crises illustrate why cryptocurrency innovation shouldn't be stifled, says economic analyst Terence Zimwara.
Kraken says that the cost of handling subpoenas is fast becoming a “barrier to entry” in the U.S., as global data requests triple year on year.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering the approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a Bloomberg source.
Two Colorado lawmakers have introduced a new bill seeking to exempt some digital tokens from securities laws.
The U.S. should apply a "do no harm" approach and take a lead role on blockchain regulation, says William Mougayar.
A new memo by the Texas Department of Banking notes that stablecoins may fall under the state's definition of "money" and therefore would be subject to money transmission laws.
In this exclusive op-ed, Jenny Leung, an Australian attorney who formerly worked for the country's financial regulator, explained 7 legal questions that will define blockchain this year.
New York will be forming a task force to analyze the crypto space, which may go as far as proposing updated regulations for the state.
Having worked over a decade in government before joining the SEC, commissioner Hester Peirce is well-versed in both rule-making and securities law.
The CEO of one of the largest crypto security companies recaps his takeaways from the year that was.
Calling themselves Wallet.Fail, three security researchers found ways to access crypto cold wallets in ways that weren't intended by their creators.
The Italian government has published a list of 30 experts brought together to develop the nation's blockchain strategy.
A U.S. court has denied crypto entrepreneur Craig Wright’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit alleging he misappropriated at least 300,000 bitcoin.
A phishing attack on the Electrum wallet network has reportedly managed to steal bitcoin worth over $800,000.
Regulators are going to regulate the digital asset space with or without the participation of the people and businesses in it.
In his closing arguments in a Tokyo court, Mark Karpeles, former CEO of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, said he did not embezzle funds.
A man in Taiwan has been arrested over claims he mined $3.25 million in cryptos using stolen electricity.
The Indian government could possibly legalize cryptocurrencies, but with tough terms and conditions attached, a news report suggests.
Three executives of UPbit, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, have been formally charged by the country’s prosecutors.
TokenSoft, a security token offering platform, has partnered with Coinbase to provide an alternative custody solution for clients.
Regulated token trader Templum has petitioned the SEC seeking clarification on the status of post-trade activities conducted over blockchains.
TrustToken says its tech has passed three independent security audits, while its stablecoin is now seeing trading volume over $1 billion a month.
U.K. tax body HMRC has provided an in-depth explanation of how cryptocurrency users should pay taxes on their holdings.
After this year’s wild market ride and many failed projects, what might cryptocurrency mean for money and finance in 2019 and beyond?
The European Parliament has called for measures that would prepare the region to use blockchain to benefit trade.
Revolut, provider of a mobile finance app that offers crypto trading, has been granted a banking license from the European Central Bank.
The U.S. government has confirmed the existence of bomb threat emails that demand bitcoin from organizations and suggested steps to take.
No-action letters may be a way forward for crypto startups hoping to avoid securities classifications.