Securities and Exchange Commission

First Bitcoin Capital Trading Suspended By SEC
First Bitcoin Capital Trading Suspended By SEC
August 25, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Thursday (Aug. 24) it has temporarily suspended trading in the securities of Canada-based company First Bitcoin Capital Corp. (BITCF). In...

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SEC To Regulate Bitcoin ICOs, Token Sales
SEC To Regulate Bitcoin ICOs, Token Sales
August 17, 2017  |  Payment Methods

The Securities and Exchange Commission is getting into the bitcoin market, saying it will regulate the popular digital currency and other cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story...

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FinTech Mergers a-Plenty, While in Trump Era, Fewer Fines for Firms
FinTech Mergers a-Plenty, While in Trump Era, Fewer Fines for Firms
August 14, 2017  |  Regulation

On the regulatory front, last week saw a bit of news about mergers – actually, more than a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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The SEC Is Picking Up The Pace Of Cyberattack Enforcement
The SEC Is Picking Up The Pace Of Cyberattack Enforcement
June 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cyber hackers are targeting the accounts of brokerage firms to steal assets and/or make illegal trades at an increasing rate, which has prompted securities regulators...

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Bitcoin Tracker: No More Wire Transfers?
Bitcoin Tracker: No More Wire Transfers?
April 21, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s (BTC) riding high once again as the third week of April rolls to a close. BTC values are rising to approach the all-time highs...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Blowing Bubbles
Bitcoin Tracker: Blowing Bubbles
March 03, 2017  |  Bitcoin

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Snapchat Files IPO
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Snapchat Files IPO
February 03, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

With just five years under its belt, disappearing message app Snapchat filed for its IPO this week. Ahead of its share sale, which may be happening as...

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SEC Thinks Online Lenders Should Provide More Information On Borrowers
SEC Thinks Online Lenders Should Provide More Information On Borrowers
November 15, 2016  |  Regulation

Marketplace lenders may have to provide more information about borrowers if anything comes from comments from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White....

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SME Crowdfunding’s Lackluster Debut
SME Crowdfunding’s Lackluster Debut
July 07, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Crowdfunding for small businesses was once a promising proposition, a business model that enables individuals to raise money for startups online to facilitate access to...

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