Securities

Santander
Santander Exec Claims Blockchain Success as Bank Redeems Ethereum-Issued Bond
"This unequivocally proves that a debt security can be managed through its full lifecycle," said an exec.
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HSBC to Track $20 Billion in Assets on a Blockchain Next Year
HSBC plans to track $20 billion in private-placement assets on its Digital Vault, allowing investors real-time access to their records.
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Unregistered ICO Issuer Gladius Shuts Down 9 Months After SEC Settlement
Gladius Network plans to shut down nine months after settling charges with the SEC, saying it no longer has the funding to continue operating.
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Harbor Now Has Both Broker-Dealer and Transfer Agent Licenses in the US
Security token startup Harbor has been granted a transfer agent license by the SEC, a month after getting the green light from the CFTC.
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US Lawmaker Introduces Bill Classifying Stablecoins as Securities
A draft bill published Tuesday would regulate stablecoins under the Securities Act of 1933.
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SEC Guidance Gives Ammo to Lawsuit Claiming XRP Is Unregistered Security
Investors suing Ripple have started citing the SEC’s token guidance to back their claim that XRP is an unregistered security.
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New Jersey
New Jersey Takes Online Market to Court Over 2018 Crypto Token Sale
The U.S. state of New Jersey is taking legal action over alleged securities violations by blockchain rental marketplace Pocketinns.
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Howey Schmowey – The Real Answer is to Update Securities Regulations
The SEC should focus more on fraud prevention than if an asset is a security, as fraud can be committed with securities too, argues David Weisberger.
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The SEC Case Against Kik's ICO Appears Strong, Experts Say
The SEC seems to have a strong case on the facts in its complaint against Kik and its 2017 token sale, according to legal experts.
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SEC's Hinman Says Some ICOs May Be Eligible for 'No-Action' Relief
Startups that conducted ICOs may be eligible for relief from SEC enforcement actions, an agency official said.
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