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Rivetz ICO worth $18M charged in US over selling ‘worthless’ tokens

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Steve Kaaru

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13 September, 2021

Rivetz ICO worth $18M charged in US over selling ‘worthless’ tokens

Rivetz allegedly sold tokens that couldn’t purchase any good or service at the time of sale and raised $18 million...

SEC latest investor warning targets digital currency scams and ICOs

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Ed Drake

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10 September, 2021

SEC latest investor warning targets digital currency scams and ICOs

In its warning note, the SEC said that investors should understand the full extent of the risks involved and look...

The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 60: US SEC warns Coinbase, Binance barred in Singapore and South Africa plus more BSV play and earn apps

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Stephanie Tower

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10 September, 2021

The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 60: US SEC warns Coinbase, Binance barred in Singapore and South Africa plus more BSV play and earn apps

Regulators from all over the world continue to take action against unregulated activities and businesses of digital currency companies and...

Nigeria’s SEC sets up division focused on digital currency investments

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Steve Kaaru

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9 September, 2021

Nigeria’s SEC sets up division focused on digital currency investments

The regulator intends to use the new fintech division to assess the feasibility of digital currency investments and decide on...

Thai SEC to revoke Huobi’s license over ‘irreparable’ regulatory breaches

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Steve Kaaru

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9 September, 2021

Thai SEC to revoke Huobi’s license over ‘irreparable’ regulatory breaches

The securities regulator had informed Huobi about its breaches in February, noting that the exchange has failed to meet the...

SEC probe on Uniswap: Regulator wants to find out more about DEX structure and marketing

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Jon Southurst

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7 September, 2021

SEC probe on Uniswap: Regulator wants to find out more about DEX structure and marketing

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has signaled again that decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms aren't immune from legal scrutiny.

Gary Gensler talks digital currency regulation with EU as Europeans call for member state rules

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Ed Drake

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6 September, 2021

Gary Gensler talks digital currency regulation with EU as Europeans call for member state rules

The new SEC chief told the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs at the European Parliament that advancing technologies were...

SEC charges BitConnect founder with $2B scam as promoter pleads guilty

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Steve Kaaru

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3 September, 2021

SEC charges BitConnect founder with $2B scam as promoter pleads guilty

The securities regulator has levied a new action against BitConnect founder Satish Kumbhani and the lead U.S. promoter after they...

Ripple wants to know whether SEC employees held any XRP in latest motion

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Steve Kaaru

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2 September, 2021

Ripple wants to know whether SEC employees held any XRP in latest motion

Ripple has filed a motion seeking to compel the SEC to reveal whether any of its staff members held XRP...

Robinhood could lose main revenue stream as SEC ponders ban for payment for order flow

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Ed Drake

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2 September, 2021

Robinhood could lose main revenue stream as SEC ponders ban for payment for order flow

By removing payment for order flow, markets benefit from more efficient, transparent trading, according to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler.

Actor Steven Seagal must pay ICO promotion fines: US judge

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Steve Kaaru

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31 August, 2021

Actor Steven Seagal must pay ICO promotion fines: US judge

Seagal promoted the ICO of Bitcoiin2Gen without disclosing he was getting $1 million for his troubles. The actor agreed to...

Digital currency scams are ‘flavor of the year’: SEC official

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Steve Kaaru

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30 August, 2021

Digital currency scams are ‘flavor of the year’: SEC official

The assistant regional director of the SEC’s Atlanta office pointed out that digital currencies are now the “in thing” and...

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