Securities

This broad, authoritative declaration is not unexpected, as, to date, the SEC has stated that all digital assets — regardless of whether they function as alt coins or utility tokens — are securities at least initially and, thus, subject to its jurisdiction.

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has claimed that it will include cryptocurrency funds under its regulatory umbrella.

Aiming to create an SEC and FINRA-compliant U.S. exchange, blockchain-based crowdfunding firm seriesOne and crypto exchange Bithumb have formed a joint venture.

The law offices of Pomerantz LLP in New York have filed a series of civil suits against MGT Capital Investment and its executive officers on behalf of several of the trading firm’s past or present customers.

An interview with the new COO of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, Angelina Kwan: "It is very exciting time for me to be joining the company."

Does a decades-old securities law apply to an initial coin offering (ICO)? In a case that represents the first time securities laws have been applied to cryptocurrencies, a district judge says it may.

Without clarity on “sufficient decentralization,” all token sales risk violating securities laws. Here are some ways to approach the problem.

The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) just announced the launch of its MSX PLC, an investment vehicle that will partner with leading crypto exchanges to create joint ventures in the country. For MSX PLC’s flagship partnership, MSE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with digital asset exchange OKEx.

Payments Canada, the Bank of Canada, TMX Group and Accenture have shown — through their collaboration on Project Jasper — that it is feasible to instantaneously clear and settle securities on-ledger.

ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) or token sales have seen a dramatic increase over the past year as a method for raising capital. According to...