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VanEck's Bitcoin Futures ETF Effort Dealt Blow By SEC

VanEck's proposed bitcoin futures ETF is in doubt following a call with SEC officials earlier this month, according to a new letter.

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The Head of the SEC Is 'Concerned' About ICO Pump-and-Dumps

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission is worried about the risk of "pump-and-dump schemes" in the ICO space.

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Two More Bitcoin Futures ETFs Are Up for SEC Approval

A growing number of companies are looking to launch ETFs tied to bitcoin derivatives contracts, public records show.

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New SEC Cyber Unit to Police ICOs and Other DLT 'Violations'

The SEC is making cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger tech a focus of a new cybercrime task force, announced today.

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SEC Advisory Committee to Discuss Blockchain's Investor Impact

SEC officials will discuss blockchain at an event in mid-October, according to public records.

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SEC Accountant to ICOs: Don't Skimp on Reporting

Another official at the SEC is speaking out on initial coin offerings, this time seeking to caution the market on financial reporting expectations.

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Reg D on the Rise? Investor-Grade ICO Products Are Coming – and Soon

Is the market for ICOs maturing? Protos' recent announcement of a security token shows an institutional investor market ready to play by the books.

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'Roaches': SEC Chief Speaks Out Against Malicious ICOs

An official with the US Securities and Exchange Commission addressed ICOs in off-the-cuff remarks at an event this week.

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Utility Coins or Crypto Assets? Token Terminology Is One Big Gray Area

Confused by token terminology? You're not alone. Even some of the brightest minds in the space agree there's reason for confusion.

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SEC Warns Public Companies Are Using ICOs to Pump Stocks

The SEC has a message for would-be investor in cryptocurrency companies with publicly traded stocks: watch out.

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