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New Canadian Joint Consultation Paper Released to Share Insight on Crypto Token Regulations
The Canadian Securities Administration (CSA) is seeking out ways to gain more information about cryptocurrency as regulations become even more important to the implementation of the asset in their economy. In their efforts, the CSA has joined up with the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), releasing a consultation paper together on March 14th. […]
SEC Chairman Lays Concerns to Rest: “Ethereum Is Definitely Not a Security.”
Despite rumors over the SEC ruling Ethereum as a security, the Chairman recently came out with a statement dismissing these concerns. The clarification letter was sent out this week explaining the situation. Jay Clayton, the Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Committee (SEC), has formally denied any concerns over Ethereum being a security. […]
Did CoinFLEX’s New Bitcoin Futures Platform and FLEX Token Just Take a Leg Up on Bakkt’s Arrival?
As the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) continues to delay the launch of the Bakkt Bitcoin Futures platform, there are other firms that are taking advantage of this situation. CoinFLEX, another cryptocurrency startup that offers physically delivered Bitcoin Futures Contracts has received support from many recognized companies. CoinFLEX Takes Advantage of Bakkt Delay According to a recent […]
Blockchain-Related Project Cryptoraves Gets JP Morgan Chase Bank Account Shut Down Abruptly
JP Morgan Chase, one of the largest investment banks around the world, seems to have closed the account of a crypto startup without an explanation. Cryptoraves, a firm that aims at tokenizing social media, has received a notification from the bank explaining that they have decided to close their account. JP Morgan Chase Closes Cryptoraves […]
Ethereum’s Joseph Lubin: Decentralization is the Key for Creators And Journalists to Get Better Compensation
ConsenSys Media recently conducted an interview with Joseph Lubin where he explains, “blockchain moves us from a world of subjective trust to a world of automated trust and guaranteed execution.” Lubin also explains that financial industries have been the first to adopt blockchain because they recognize the power of tokenization, native digital assets, crypto derivatives, […]
Tron CEO Justin Sun Tells CNBC He Trusts Blockchain is the “Next Wave of the Internet”
In a recent interview with CNBC, CEO of Tron, Justin Sun shared his “optimistic” point of view of where cryptocurrency is headed. In particular, he made the case that the involvement of many traditionally accepted businesses such as JP Morgan and their endeavor in launching a stablecoin is evidence of the support both tokenization and […]
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) Calls for Unity in Security Token Regulations
One of the leading global bodies on post-trade processing has spoken out on the necessity for leveling the playing field for security tokens. There must be an establishment of trust in the post-trading process, the DTCC said. 2018 was an explosive year for the security token space. 2019 was predicted to be even bigger. With […]
DX.Exchange Opens STO Platform to Eligible Security Tokens
DX Group has restructured into a new entity called DXtech Exchange and will launch the first security token.
Thailand Becomes to First Country to Approve Legal ICO Portal for Issuers
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has officially approved their first ICO and has established a formal regulatory ICO portal. It is the first country to do so after the Board of Directors of Thailand’s financial regulator gave the green light this week. Here at The Tokenist, we’ve been following the crypto news in […]
