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SEC Dismisses Lawsuit Against Coinbase, Promises Regulatory Framework for Crypto
Cryptocurrency // February 28, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Thursday (Feb. 27) that it dismissed its pending civil enforcement action against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Kik Accuses SEC Of ‘Twisting Facts’ In Crypto Lawsuit
Legal // August 07, 2019

Canadian chat app Kik has filed an answer to a lawsuit by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claiming that the company’s $100 million digital coin offering was not legal. Kik said the SEC twisted the facts of the case, according to a report by...

Amid Crypto Crashes, ndau — The Buoyant Coin, Launches
Cryptocurrency // September 14, 2018

Cryptos are crashing. Good time to come to market with a new coin? Now comes ndau, billed as a buoyant stable coin that is designed to go up over time.  According to Ken Lang, CTO of COSIMO and Jim Kent, CEO of Oneiro: This time, it’s...

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Amid Crypto Crashes, ndau — The Buoyant Coin, Launches

September 14, 2018
Cryptos are crashing. Good time to come to market with a new coin? Now comes ndau, billed as a buoyant stable coin that is designed to go up over time.  According to Ken Lang, CTO of COSIMO and Jim Kent, CEO of Oneiro: This time, it’s different.

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SEC Division Says Most Meme Coins Are Collectibles, Not Securities

February 28, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance said Friday (Feb. 28) that most meme coins are not securities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

SEC Dismisses Lawsuit Against Coinbase, Promises Regulatory Framework for Crypto

February 28, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Thursday (Feb. 27) that it dismissed its pending civil enforcement action against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Kik Accuses SEC Of ‘Twisting Facts’ In Crypto Lawsuit

August 07, 2019
Canadian chat app Kik has filed an answer to a lawsuit by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claiming that the company’s $100 million digital coin offering was not legal....