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In First, FINRA Files Fraud Complaint Against Crypto Broker
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has charged a Massachusetts resident with securities fraud for an unregistered token sale in a first for the self-regulatory organization.
R3, Ripple Settle Legal Dispute Over XRP Purchase Option
Blockchain startups Ripple and R3 have resolved a legal battle that saw both firms filing suits over a contract dispute.
Nasdaq Exploring Adding Crypto Data Sets to its Analytics Tool, Sources Say
New York-headquartered stock market giant Nasdaq is exploring adding crypto datasets to its market analytics tool, a Nasdaq source told Cointelegraph September 11.
Bank of Korea Report: Crypto Price Gap Between Local, Foreign Exchanges Could Widen Again
South Korea's central bank, the Bank of Korea, has cautioned of another possible widening of the gap in crypto prices between local and foreign exchanges, local news agency No Cut News reported September 11.
CFTC Opens Registration for First Fintech Conference
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission will host its first-ever fintech conference, Oct. 3-4, at its headquarters in Washington D.C. Registration for the event is now open.
China: WeChat Blocks Bitmain Sales Account as Well as Further Crypto 'Hype News' Channels
WeChat, the 1 billion-user Chinese social media platform developed by Tencent, has blocked the official sales channel of Bitcoin mining giant Bitmain, according to an announcement posted to its channel yesterday, September 10.
Major French Soccer Club Plans to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency
Paris Saint-Germain, a major French soccer team in the country's top league, is planning to issue its own cryptocurrency as a way to incentivize participation from its fans around the world.
Cryptic Labs Adds Nobel Prize Laureate Economists to Board to Boost Blockchain Education
Blockchain-focused research lab Cryptic Labs has appointed two Nobel Prize economics laureates to its board in order to expand its blockchain expertise, the company announced in a press release Monday, September 10.
Cannabis and Crypto: Equal Beneficiaries In The Fight To Hit The Mainstream
PotCoin, one of the most popular cannabis cryptocurrencies, was first created in 2014 to address the financial limits placed on cannabis dispensaries.
Gemini Faces Competition As Paxos Releases New, Regulated Stablecoin
Right on the heels of the Winklevoss twins' enterprise announcement that Gemini will be matching cryptocurrency and fiat finances dollar-for-dollar with its new stablecoin, New York-based Paxos joins the realm of federally regulated crypto assets.
Bitcoin Price Awaits Next Move as Trading Range Narrows
Bitcoin is being squeezed into a tight trading range with neither bulls nor bears having the upper hand, and a decisive move either way will likely set the tone for the next trend going forward.
IMF Advises Against Crypto as Legal Tender in Marshall Islands Report
The International Monetary Fund has advised against the Republic of the Marshall Islands' plan to introduce a digital currency as a second legal tender alongside the U.S. dollar.
Bittrex Forms Bittrex International, Announces New Digital Asset Platform in Malta
Seattle-based Bittrex is expanding its reach as a blockchain powerhouse, unveiling plans to launch an affiliate company, called Bittrex International.
Ethereum's ASIC Rebellion Heats Up With New Effort to Brick Big Miners
The question - posed on an ethereum forum Thursday - is emblematic of a growing anxiety among the miners who today dedicate both computing power and machinery to securing the world's second-largest cryptocurrency.
Why the Winklevoss Stablecoin is More Crucial Than a Bitcoin ETF
On Sept. 10, the Winklevoss twins and U.S.-based regulated crypto exchange Gemini released a stablecoin that could impact the market in a more profound way than a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
Startup Promising Instant Crypto Transactions to Develop Network for Chinese TV
Silicon Valley-based startup Splend, specialized in developing solutions to address blockchain scaling issues for instant crypto transactions, announced that it is partnering with Shanghai Code Center Industry, a China-based IT company, to develop the "Next generation" network infrastructure for the China Cable Television Network.
Chinese Ministry Eyes Blockchain Tech to Boost Trust in Charity Sector
A Chinese government agency in charge of social services is planning to adopt blockchain technology for an upgrade of its current charity tracking system - a move aimed to bring greater visibility into public donations.
Stern Professor Says Bitcoin Will Hit Zero After 70 Percent Drop, Illogical Argument
Nouriel Roubini, a Stern School professor and prominent economist, has criticized the major correction of Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market, claiming that Bitcoin will drop to zero.
Crypto 'Here to Stay' but Needs Classification, Says European Commission Vice President
The European Union will focus on the development of crypto asset classification and regulatory mapping, European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis claimed at a recent meeting of Economic and Financial Affairs Council in Vienna.
Nasdaq Said to Be Building Tool to Predict Crypto Price Movements
Nasdaq might be on the cusp of giving institutional investors an analytical edge on trading hundreds of crypto assets.
India: Former Legislator Remanded in Custody in Connection With Bitcoin Extortion Case
Nalin Kotadiya, a Bharatiya Janata Party official and former Member of the Legislative Assembly, has been remanded in custody for ten days in connection with a $1.3 million Bitcoin extortion case, the Times of India reported September 10.A special anti-corruption court has reportedly remitted Kotadiya in police custody for a ten day custodial interrogation after he was arrested by the city crime branch and the Criminal Investigation Department.
Research: ICOs See Lowest Funding Level in 16 Months
Funding for Initial Coin Offerings has seen its hardest slump in 16 months, Bloomberg reported September 10.
Report: Crypto Not Effective for Financing Terrorist Groups
A new report published September 7 by the U.S. Foundation for Defence of Democracies' Center on Sanctions and Illicit Finance shows that digital currencies are ill-suited for financing terrorist groups.
SEC Shuts Down Two Bitcoin and Ether Securities, Calls Out 'Investor Confusion'
The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission halted two cryptocurrency-backed securities on Sunday following concerns of "Market confusion" among participants.
Canadian Bitcoin Fund Receives Status as Mutual Fund Trust
Canada's "First" and "Only" regulated Bitcoin fund First Block Capital Inc. has obtained mutual fund trust status, allowing investors to put their fund units in self-directed registered accounts, according to a press release published September 10.First Block Capital Inc. announced that investors in its flagship product the FBC Bitcoin Trust - available for accredited investors only - can now put their holdings in such accounts as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan and a Tax-Free Savings Account.
Paris Saint-Germain Soccer Club to Launch Fan Token
French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain is partnering with blockchain platform Socios.com to launch a token ecosystem, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph September 11.PSG plays in the highest tier of France's soccer league and has been hailed as the country's "Most popular" team.
Ripple Labs and R3 Consortium Reach Settlement in XRP Token Litigation
Ripple Labs Inc. has announced it has reached a settlement "Of all outstanding litigation" between R3 HoldCo LLC, R3 LLC, and XRP II, LLC, according to a press release published September 10.
Robinhood: How the Fast-Growing Stock Trading App Got Into Crypto
As been reported by TechCrunch Sept. 6, stock and cryptocurrency trading platform Robinhood is planning to launch an initial public offering.
Winklevoss Twins' Gemini Debuts US Dollar-Backed Token
As of today, the New York trust company and digital asset exchange Gemini has set into action what no other issuer has accomplished.
Car Retail Startup to Launch Blockchain Marketplace With Live Vehicle History Data
It features an exchange and marketplace that provides a detailed history of cars as well as data on trading and insurance risks associated with certain countries and cities.
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