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Public Perceptions of the Bitcoin Spot Market Are Wrong, Says Bitwise

The bitcoin spot market is “significantly" smaller and more efficient than is generally perceived, says a Bitwise paper sent as comment to the SEC.

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SEC Sues Alleged $26 Million 'Crypto' Ponzi Scheme Operator

The SEC has accused Daniel Pacheco of running a $26 million Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency.

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SEC Moves to Halt Diamond-Linked Crypto ‘Ponzi Scheme,’ Freeze Assets

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has taken action over what it alleges is a $30 million crypto scam based on supposed diamond investment.

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SEC Delays Decision on VanEck/SolidX Filing in Latest Bitcoin ETF Setback

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again delayed a decision on a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal.

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SEC Uncertainty Looms Over Token Summit – Again

Most at Token Summit 2019 seemed to agree: U.S. regulators need to decide what to do about tokens, whatever the decision may be.

William Mougayar and Blockstack's Muneeb Ali, at Token Summit NYC 2019. Photo by Brady Dale.

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SEC Negotiations Have Cost Kik $5 Million, Says CEO

Kik's CEO says the company has spent more than $5 million talking to the SEC about whether its kin ICO was an unregistered securities sale.

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SEC Slaps Blockchain Author Alex Tapscott, Firm With Fines Over Securities Violations

The U.S. securities regulator has settled with blockchain author Alex Tapscott and his investment firm NextBlock Global over securities violations.

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SEC Again Delays Decision on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval

A filing from the SEC Tuesday did not advance one of several bitcoin ETF proposals currently waiting for regulatory sign-off.

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SEC's Crypto Czar Says Exchanges That List IEOs May Face Legal Risks

Certain initial exchange offerings (IEOs) may be breaking U.S. securities laws, an SEC official said.

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A New Crypto ETF Has Just Been Filed With the U.S. SEC

A prospectus for a new bitcoin and ether-based exchange-traded fund has just been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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