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SEC Has Removed 'Stumbling Block' for Ether Futures, Says Cboe

The doors may be open for Cboe to launch an ether futures product, following a recent comment from the SEC that the cryptocurrency is not a security.

By Daniel PalmerJun 15, 2018

CoinDesk compiles the best comments from crypto Twitter's reaction to the news ether, ethereum's cryptocurrency, might not be a security.

By Muyao ShenJun 15, 2018

SEC official William Hinman said the regulatory agency is not classifying ethereum as a security.

By Nikhilesh DeJun 14, 2018

Court records show that distributed ledger startup Ripple is being represented by two former SEC officials – including its former chairwoman.

By Stan HigginsJun 4, 2018

One of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's leading officials on the cryptocurrency and token sale front just got a promotion.

By Stan HigginsJun 4, 2018

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the company behind an initial coin offering (ICO) and its president with securities fraud.

By Stan HigginsMay 29, 2018

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to make sure investors know what a scam ICO looks like. Even if it has to launch its own.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 16, 2018

U.S. regulators don't aim to suppress innovation in the blockchain industry, representatives said during a panel at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 15, 2018

Early industry investors argued that US regulators must provide clarity in order for investors to capitalize on blockchain opportunities.

A former Digital Asset executive and a long-time securities lawyer have started a new law firm that will focus exclusively on blockchain clients.

By Leigh CuenMay 11, 2018