The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is right about their decision to reject bitcoin exchange-traded funds, believes Jake Chervinsky of San Francisco-based Compound Finance. The general counsel on Thursday said the US securities regulator has valid concerns about bitcoin’s price volatility. He referred to the cryptocurrency’s latest price drop, wherein it plunged by as…
In a recent interview, Blockstack boss Muneeb Ali said he was cautiously optimistic about the US regulatory environment for crypto. The comments follow further hearing from US regulators on the crypto space and its emerging players. Cautiously Optimistic on Crypto The co-founder and CEO of decentralized computing network Blockstack, joined CNBCs ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss…
Venture capital stalwart Andreessen Horowitz has been upping the ante in the crypto combat with US regulators. The firm aims to temper Washington’s somewhat harsh stance on the digital asset industry that could be holding the US back. Andreessen Horowitz Battles For Crypto The primary aim from the investment firm is to advance its latest…
Despite the fact that Bitcoin and crypto assets are still down from their all-time highs, regulators the world over are more active than ever before in regulating this budding industry. Earlier this year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the financial regulators presiding over most crypto projects with their own tokens, aimed its sights…
The Blockchain Association has taken over the “Defend “Crypto” fund setup to help finance the legal battle between Kik and the SEC. The social messaging firm has stated that it feels the money could be better put to use by the industry collectively. Kik will take back the original $5 million it had donated to…
Over the past few weeks, many in the crypto industry have begun to expect a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Don’t ask us why, but in a hive mind-esque fashion, hundreds on Twitter have begun to call for the regulatory approval of such a vehicle, which has the potential to catapult the space to new heights.…
Bitcoin (BTC) surge, blast above $6,000 The US SEC considering another ETF application It’s a new milestone for Bitcoin. After Q4 2018 steep losses, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above $6,000 for the first time in more than five months. Even so, we expect more upsides, and with the US SEC considering another ETF application, prices…
Two commissioners at the US SEC have published digital asset guidelines to help those launching or investing in various cryptos decide whether they fall under existing securities legislation. Whilst not an official SEC ruling, the commissioners behind the guidelines hope that they will aid market participants in determining the legality of a digital asset investment…
Ripple prices flat-line below 34 cents Jake Chervinsky, a crypto lawyer, believes ongoing civil suit against Ripple will settle next year Volumes low, averaging 15 million. Eventual clarification of XRP’s status will either cause a rally or a meltdown as owners liquidate their holdings escaping SEC’s incoming oversight. At the moment, prices are stable and…