Securities
2019: The Year Digital Securities Offerings Become the New ICOs
The ICO market may be waning, but a new way to tokenize assets is coming to Wall Street.
Asset-Backed Securities: Entering the Crypto Conversation in 2019
There's a growing consensus that DLT supports the credit sector's digital transformation goals, says Charlie Moore of Global Debt Registry.
US Lawmakers File Bill to Exempt Cryptocurrencies from Securities Laws
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are seeking to exempt cryptocurrencies and certain other digital assets from securities laws.
Token Startup Templum Seeks SEC Clarity on Post-Trade Activities
Regulated token trader Templum has petitioned the SEC seeking clarification on the status of post-trade activities conducted over blockchains.
Institutional Crypto and a New Generation of Wall Street Leaders
The crypto space is shifting rapidly with new innovations – but the industry still faces a number of urgent questions, says angel investor Donna Redel.
Russian ICO That Impersonated Bank Hit With Cease-and-Desist
North Dakota has issued a cease-and-desist against a Russia-based ICO for copying a bank's website to promote "potentially fraudulent securities."
Erik Voorhees, Salt Lending Being Investigated by SEC, Report Says
Crypto loans startup Salt and former board member Erik Voorhees are under investigation by the SEC, The Wall Street Journal says.
SEC Official Says 'Plain English' Guidance On ICOs Is Coming
SEC Director of Corporation Finance William Hinman said the agency plans to release a "plain English" explanation of when a token sale is a security.
PBoC's Digital Currency Chief Departs to Lead Securities Clearing House
The former chief of China's central bank digital currency initiative has left the role to lead the country's central securities clearing house.
North Dakota Securities Regulator Issues Cease and Desists Against 3 ICOs
North Dakota's securities watchdog is again taking action against ICO projects it alleges are operating illegally in the state.
