Facebook relaxes ban on cryptocurrency-related ads
Effective June 26, “ads that promote cryptocurrency and related content from pre-approved advertisers” will be allowed on Facebook, although primary options and ICOs are still banned from the site.
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SEC secures new court order freezing assets linked to PlexCoin ICO
A New York judge has ordered federal authorities to freeze the assets linked to Dominic Lacroix, the Canadian man behind the alleged “fast-moving” PlexCoin investment scam.
ICOs face ‘day of reckoning,’ CBOE president says
CBOE President Chris Concannon has said that there will be a major “reckoning” soon in the ICO market, and it will happen in two phases.
NASDAQ CEO issues warnings about ‘serious risks’ of ICOs
As the new age of exit scams or “exit hacks” remains unruly, both regulators and crypto experts are expressing concern over the lack of accountability in the space—making it a breeding ground for opportunistic actors.
Cryptocurrencies and ICOs: Myths and half truths
Cryptocurrencies and ICOs have been at the forefront of discussions over the past few months, but the discussions have been overshadowed by a number of myths and hearsay about their regulatory status, especially in the United States.
John McAfee will no longer promote ICOs due to SEC pressure
The cybersecurity entrepreneur announced he will no longer engage in promoting ICOs following what he described as “threats” from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
$4B project EOS network freezes one day after launch
Despite the massive funds poured into the project, EOS slumps down as it continues to suffer technical failures.
Decentralized cryptocurrencies are not securities, SEC exec says
An SEC official declared that cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH are not considered securities under federal regulations.
5 ICO projects may soon launch in Thailand, regulator says
The SEC is poised to approve five ICO projects to register for fundraising procedures as soon as the organic law of Thailand's digital asset decree takes effect in late June.
Legal challenge to CFTC may set precedent for crypto regulations in US
The legal challenge concerns a relatively unknown cryptocurrency, My Big Coin, which the CFTC alleges has been involved in a fraud estimated at $6 million.
SEC town hall wrap-up: ICOs are securities, blockchains are the future
The public meeting was billed as an informal reunion of the public with members of the SEC to discuss the future of cryptocurrencies and blockchains in the United States.
Lithuania publishes new guidelines for ICOs
Lithuania has rolled out new guidelines for initial coin offerings (ICO) and digital tokens as they relate to securities.