Business 17 July 2019

Venezuelan investors sue $30M diamond-backed crypto Ponzi scheme

The Venezuelans are suing Argyle Coin, a cryptocurrency which purports to be backed by diamond reserves.

Business 12 July 2019

SEC approves Props as the first consumer RegA+ token

The SEC has given its thumbs up to Props, an easy to integrate token that rewards content creators.

Business 12 July 2019

Blockstack receives SEC approval for token offering

Blockstack, the open-source decentralized computing platform, has been given permission by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer a cryptocurrency token.

Business 10 July 2019

SEC and FINRA weigh in on crypto custody

Two of the primary regulators overseeing financial activity in the U.S. have weighed in on the subject of cryptocurrency custody.

Business 8 July 2019

SEC seeking a blockchain data provider to improve compliance

The SEC is looking for a data provider for several blockchains so it may monitor their activity.

Business 27 June 2019

Congressman grills SEC over lack of crypto regulations

The SEC had to defend its approach to cryptocurrency, as one antagonistic congressman let loose on them.

Business 25 June 2019

Kik claims of Kin being more valuable than leading crypto debunked

The future looks bleak for Kik, after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) targeted the messaging platform over claims that were extremely off base.

Business 21 June 2019

Streaming app YouNow files crypto offering proposal with US SEC

The company is not intending to raise capital from the issue, but to offer its tokens to those that have contributed to creating the platform.

Business 6 June 2019

SEC exposes Longfin’s business model of crypto vapor ware

Longfin is accused of offering a fraudulent public offering, faking transaction volume, and not even being a crypto company.

Business 5 June 2019

SEC lawsuit accuses Kik of conducting illegal $100M ICO

The SEC’s move didn’t come as a surprise; Kik, after all, has been gearing up for a legal battle with the U.S. regulator.

Business 31 May 2019

SEC, crypto insiders sit down to discuss digital assets

The crypto space has become increasingly frustrated by what seems like an apparent lack of sincerity on the part of the SEC to help provide regulations.

Business 29 May 2019

Kik wants $5M in crypto to help in SEC legal fight

Mobile messaging app Kik has said it will fight an anticipated court battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).