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Ripple Is Cashing Out a Third of Its Stake in Surging MoneyGram

It is Ripple's first sale of MoneyGram stock since the startup invested in the remittance giant in 2019.

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US Intelligence Chief Raises Concerns With SEC Over China's Crypto Dominance: Report

U.S. intelligence chief John Ratcliffe was reportedly seeking clearer regulation around digital currency.

John Ratcliffe, U.S. Director of National Intelligence

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Pantera Raises Additional $5M for Its Bitcoin Fund, Bringing Total to $134M

Formed in 2013, Pantera’s was the first U.S.-based bitcoin fund.

Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead

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SEC Grants Digital Avatar Firm IMVU Permission to Sell Crypto Tokens

The SEC has granted permission to digital avatar firm IMVU to sell its Ethereum-based VCOIN digital currency, though with some restrictions.

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SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Stepping Down at End of Year

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton will leave his role at the end of this year.

Jay Clayton (CoinDesk archives)

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The SEC Is Still Working Out What 'Qualified Custodian' Means for Crypto

The SEC’s recent statement about qualified custodians shows the federal agency is still puzzling out important questions for the crypto space.

The SEC wants the public to weigh in on how cryptocurrencies fit into qualified custodian regulations.

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SEC Commissioner Peirce Says Regulations Should Be Slow, Though Crypto Rules Could Be Faster

New regulations take time to allow for public feedback, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said at CoinDesk's Bitcoin for Advisors conference.

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SEC Finalizes Rule Change That Could (One Day) Juice Token Sales

Companies can now raise more money under three key securities exemptions without having to register with SEC.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton

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First SEC Official to Say Ether Is Not a Security Is Leaving the Agency Later This Year

William Hinman, the director of the SEC’s division of corporation finance, is planning to leave the agency later this year.

William Hinman

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Vortex Blockchain's Registration Revoked for Failure to File Reports With SEC

The company had failed to file any reports with the commission since Dec. 31, 2019.

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