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Third in a Month: SEC Moves to Halt OTC Trading for Bitcoin Firm

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has frozen the trading of shares for a bitcoin-related firm for the third time this month.

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SEC Suspends Trading of Publicly Listed Bitcoin Firm

The SEC is taking action against another publicly traded company alleged to have ties with the cryptocurrency industry.

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ETF Firm REX Seeks SEC Approval for Bitcoin Derivatives Fund

A new fund focused on bitcoin derivatives has been created, SEC filings reveal.

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The New Pachinko? Exploring the Economics of Initial Coin Offerings

Why token sales are like the Japanese game of pachinko, and what that means for the future of the novel fundraising method.

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SEC Statements Spur ShapeShift to Review Cryptocurrency Listings

Cryptocurrency exchange service is reviewing its listings in light of recent statements on initial coin offerings (ICOs) from the SEC.

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New Bitcoin ETF Effort Launched by Money Management Firm

A US-based money manager is seeking to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to the price of bitcoin.

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LedgerX and CBOE: The CFTC's Trojan Horse in an SEC Turf War

A look at how a new class of cryptocurrency-based financial products impacts the balance of power between U.S. regulators.

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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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