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Fidelity, Square, Coinbase Launch Bitcoin Trade Group – WSJ

By Securities Docket on April 6, 2021, 9:24 am

Fidelity Investments, Square Inc. and several other financial firms are forming a new trade group that aims to shape the way bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are regulated. The Crypto Council for Innovation will lobby policy makers, take up research projects and serve as the burgeoning industry’s voice in championing the economic benefits of digital currencies […]

Posted in Industry, Top | Tagged Cryptocurrency, Lobbying

China Creates its Own Digital Currency, a First for Major Economy – WSJ

By Securities Docket on April 5, 2021, 2:40 pm

A thousand years ago, when money meant coins, China invented paper currency. Now the Chinese government is minting cash digitally, in a re-imagination of money that could shake a pillar of American power. It might seem money is already virtual, as credit cards and payment apps such as Apple Pay in the U.S. and WeChat […]

Posted in Global, Top | Tagged China, Cryptocurrency, Yuan

Coinbase gets all-clear from SEC, setting stage for landmark crypto listing | Reuters

By Securities Docket on April 2, 2021, 9:26 am

Coinbase Global Inc, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list its shares on the Nasdaq, paving the way for what will be a landmark victory for cryptocurrency advocates. The company, which plans to go public through a so-called direct listing, expects to list its […]

Posted in Industry, SEC, Top | Tagged Cryptocurrency, IPOs

Registration of Commodity Brokers-Dealers, Salespersons, and Investment Advisors Doing Business Relating to Virtual or “Crypto” Currency–NYAG

By Securities Docket on March 2, 2021, 11:50 am

New York Attorney General Letitia James issues this alert to remind industry members that people and entities dealing in virtual or “crypto” currencies that are commodities or securities in the state of New York, and who do not qualify for an exemption, must register with the Office of the Attorney General. Failure to do so […]

Posted in Industry, Top | Tagged Cryptocurrency, NYAG

IRS is ‘setting the trap’ for bitcoin and virtual currency investors on 2020 tax form

By Securities Docket on February 24, 2021, 9:01 am

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is making it harder for taxpayers to conceal cryptocurrency transactions — whether intentionally or not — by adding a new question about it near the top of the new Form 1040. Source: IRS is ‘setting the trap’ for bitcoin and virtual currency investors on 2020 tax form

Posted in Industry, Top | Tagged Cryptocurrency, IRS

Miami Pushes Crypto With Proposal to Pay Workers in Bitcoin

By Securities Docket on February 12, 2021, 9:03 am

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez proposed paying municipal workers and collecting taxes in Bitcoin, expanding a campaign to promote cryptocurrencies. The mayor wants to allow the City of Miami’s workers to choose to receive all or a portion of their pay in Bitcoin, according to a resolution passed by the city’s governing commission. In addition, the […]

Posted in Industry, Top | Tagged Cryptocurrency, Miami

The Cointelegraph Top 100–Hester Peirce : Commissioner of the U.S. SEC | #25

By Securities Docket on February 10, 2021, 11:32 am

Major areas of work that Peirce is likely to take point on will be SEC approval of initial public offerings for crypto firms like Coinbase, the first U.S.-authorized Bitcoin ETF and, of course, that ICO safe harbor. Per SEC policy, we won’t get to hear what Peirce actually thinks about the SEC’s pursuit of Ripple […]

Posted in Industry, SEC, Top | Tagged Cryptocurrency

Fraudster refuses to give up Bitcoin password worth $60M

By Securities Docket on February 5, 2021, 2:26 pm

German prosecutors have confiscated more than 50 million euros ($60 million) worth of bitcoin from a fraudster. There’s only one problem: They can’t unlock the money because he won’t give them the password. The man was sentenced to jail and has since served his term, maintaining his silence throughout while police made repeated failed efforts […]

Posted in Criminal | Tagged Cryptocurrency

SEC Charges Ripple and Two Executives with Conducting $1.3 Billion Unregistered Securities Offering

By Securities Docket on December 24, 2020, 10:37 am

According to the SEC’s complaint, Ripple; Christian Larsen, the company’s co-founder, executive chairman of its board, and former CEO; and Bradley Garlinghouse, the company’s current CEO, raised capital to finance the company’s business. The complaint alleges that Ripple raised funds, beginning in 2013, through the sale of digital assets known as XRP in an unregistered securities offering […]

Posted in SEC, Top | Tagged Cryptocurrency, Ripple

Coinbase, a top cryptocurrency company, files for initial public offering – The New York Times

By Securities Docket on December 17, 2020, 9:05 pm

The cryptocurrency company Coinbase has joined the rush of start-ups looking to go public. The company said on Thursday that it had filed confidentially for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It gave few other details. Source: Coinbase, a top cryptocurrency company, files for initial public offering. – The New York […]

Posted in Industry, Top | Tagged Coinbase, Cryptocurrency

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