U.S. crypto investor law firm Silver Miller has filed arbitration claims against telecoms giants AT&T and T-Mobile for “SIM-swap”-related thefts, according to a press release published Nov. 8 SIM-swapping…
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Judge Ends Freeze on Charlie Shrem’s Assets in Winklevoss Lawsuit
Judge Jed Rakoff has ruled to end the freeze on Charlie Shrem’s assets in a lawsuit brought against him by the Winklevoss brothers, Bloomberg reports Nov. 8. In a…
Two Pro-Crypto Candidates Score Wins in US Midterm Gubernatorial Elections
Two pro-cryptocurrency candidates have won seats to become governors of the U.S. states of California and Colorado in the country’s midterm gubernatorial elections, fintech news outlet TrustNodes reports Nov….
Don’t ‘Disadvantage’ Emerging Tech Like Blockchain, Says U.S. Telecoms Authority Chairman
The U.S. should not “disadvantage” emerging technologies such as blockchain due to “antiquated” regulations, the head of the country’s telecoms regulator told Indian daily news outlet Indian Express Friday,…
US Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Coinbase for Alleged BCH Insider Trading
Major U.S. crypto wallet provider and exchange Coinbase has been granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit over alleged insider trading during its launch of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) support…
SEC Launches FinHub to Communicate With Industry, But What Does it Have to Say?
On October 18, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the launch of the agency’s Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub). The new arm of the…
Financial Action Task Force Adopts Changes to Standards Covering Virtual Currencies
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has adopted changes to its standards regarding digital currencies and firms involved into cryptocurrency-related activities, according to an announcement published Oct. 19. Paris-based…
Oct 18, 2018 6:48 PM EST Home › Articles › SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub),…
US Marshals Put Up More Than 600 Confiscated Bitcoins at Auction
A federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice has recently announced a bid auction for approximately 660 confiscated Bitcoins (BTC), the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) reports…
US CFTC Official Tackles Accountability in an Era of Smart Contracts
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s Brian Quintenz has addressed the question of accountability in an era of disintermediated finance and smart contracts. The commissioner made his remarks…
