Securities

Highlights: The US SEC has released new guidance targeting different categories of tokenized securities. The move is targeted towards educating market participants on how these securities are treated under current rules.  The two broad categories of tokenized securities were those […]

Highlights: Bakkt plans $1B Bitcoin strategy, aiming to join top public crypto-holding firms. SEC shelf filing enables flexible fundraising through equity, debt, or bundled securities.  Stock rises 3% after filing, despite 46% year-to-date decline in share price. On Thursday, Digital […]

Highlights: According to a new filing, Oregon has sued Coinbase for violating the state’s Securities law. The US state Attorney General accused Coinbase of approving unregistered assets on its platform. Coinbase’s actions allegedly culminated in huge losses for Oregonian customers. […]

Highlights: SEC confirms some stablecoins are not securities and exempt from reporting rules. SEC says Covered Stablecoins are like commercial instruments, not speculative securities. Crenshaw criticizes SEC, claiming it misrepresents USD-stablecoin market and risks. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission […]

Highlights: The SEC confirmed PoW mining does not involve the sale of securities. Miners earn rewards through personal efforts, not third-party management. Trump’s administration revised crypto regulations and SEC enforcement policies. In a statement on Thursday, the U.S. Securities and […]

Highlights: US SEC confirms memecoins like DOGE and SHIB are collectibles, not securities. SEC warns of fraud risks with memecoins and may enforce legal actions. Democrats plan MEME Act to ban government officials from profiting from memecoins. In a statement […]

Highlights: SEC dropped the OpenSea case, avoiding enforcement over NFT securities classification. The crypto community welcomes the decision, calling it a win for innovation and the NFT space. SEC has shifted its approach to crypto with new leadership and a […]

Highlights: Peirce says many memecoins probably do not fall under the agency’s regulation. SEC task force is working to classify tokens as non-securities. Peirce says the SEC is reviewing crypto platform classifications and registration requirements. During a live interview on […]

Highlights: Japan’s FSA reviews virtual assets as financial products to enhance investor protection. Potential changes include allowing Bitcoin ETFs and lowering crypto tax from 55% to 20%. Japan has taken a cautious approach to cryptocurrency compared to other Asian markets. […]

Highlights: SEC appeals the court decision, arguing that XRP sales to both retail and institutional investors are securities. SEC claims Ripple’s $2 billion XRP sales violate securities laws, citing public marketing strategy. Bill Morgan and Stuart Alderoty criticize SEC’s claims […]

Highlights: Bitnomial sues US SEC over XRP futures classification as security futures. SEC requires Bitnomial to register as a national securities exchange for futures contracts. Ripple challenges sEC Appeal following mixed court rulings on XRP’s status. On Oct. 10, crypto […]

Highlights: SEC settled with TrustToken and TrueCoin over misleading TUSD investment practices. Companies promoted TUSD as securely backed, while funds were invested in a high-risk offshore fund. TrueCoin and TrustToken face financial penalties, including disgorgement and civil penalties, totaling over […]