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SEC Suspends OTC-Traded Emerging Markets Investor Over ICO Concerns

The SEC has moved to suspend the trading of shares in a Texas-based company over suspicions about its planned initial coin offering.

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From ICOs to DCOs: The Dawn of Cleared Crypto Derivatives

What is the likely impact of cryptocurrency derivatives? Three lawyers speculate on the possible innovations to come.

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A 'Howey Test' for Blockchain? Why the SEC's ICO Guidance Isn't Enough

The SEC may have finally published guidance on ICOs, but the vague concepts may not be enough for a new breed of financial professional.

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Broker-Dealer Renews Call for ICO Rules After SEC Release

The SEC has released new guidance on digital tokens and ICOs – but one industry stakeholder wants the agency to go a step further.

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Marketplace Lender Blackmoon to Launch Ethereum Token Management Platform

Russian fintech firm Blackmoon is launching an ethereum platform for managing tokenized funds.

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Singapore Central Bank: Token Sales May Be Subject to Securities Laws

Singapore's central bank has released new guidance on blockchain tokens and ICOs, adopting a similar stance to that taken by the SEC last week.

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More Welcome Than Warning? The DAO Ruling Could Transform Securities

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson looks at how the recent warning by the SEC could end up changing the regulated securities market.

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The DAO Report: Understanding the Risk of SEC Enforcement

A legal expert discusses the potential impact of a new SEC report on the use of blockchain-based tokens for fundraising.

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No Panic: Cooler Heads Prevail as SEC Casts Shadow on Cooley ICO Event

An event focused on initial coin offerings saw optimism despite SEC guidance that signaled a new era for the novel funding method.

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Investor Tim Draper Calls on SEC to 'Grandfather' ICOs Into Compliance

Investor Tim Draper penned an open letter to the SEC today asking for the agency to carve-out exemptions for certain ICOs.

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