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Crypto Really (Really) Wants a Bitcoin ETF

The crypto universe has spoken. They want an SEC-approved bitcoin ETF and they want it now.

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BitFunder Operator 'Close to' Plea Bargain in SEC Fraud Case

The operator of defunct bitcoin investment platform BitFunder is negotiating a plea deal over criminal charges laid against him by the SEC.

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SEC Settles Trader Lawsuit Tied to Blockchain Firm Stock Sales

Two Nevada men have settled with the SEC over alleged illicit trading of a claimed blockchain company's stock.

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SEC Charges Two In Illicit UBI Blockchain Stock Sale

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged two Nevada residents with illegally profiting off stock sales of a self-described blockchain firm.

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Charts: SEC Data Shows Token Filing Figures Just Keep Rising

Since SAFT came into to use last year, the number of companies reporting to the SEC to work in this framework has increased, CoinDesk finds.

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The SEC Is Seeking Comment on Yet Another Bitcoin ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is once again seeking comments on potential bitcoin-based exchange traded funds (ETFs). 

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Crypto Startup Uphold Moves to Become Licensed U.S. Broker-Dealer

Digital money platform Uphold is looking to become a Finra-registered broker-dealer following a new acquisition, the company says.

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US Congressman: SEC's Stance on Ether Is 'Encouraging'

Republican Congressman Tom Emmer has praised the SEC for its recent comment indicating that ether is not a security.

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The SEC Just Froze One ICO's Accounts for a Second Time

The SEC is once more taking action against a co-founder of the PlexCoin ICO project, having already sued him over securities violations and fraud.

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John McAfee Won't Promote ICOs Anymore Because of 'SEC Threats'

John McAfee said in a tweet early this morning that he is "no longer working with ICOs" nor promoting them because of "threats" from SEC.

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