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SEC typically refers to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission which "protects investors in the $3.8 trillion municipal securities markets that cities and towns rely on to provide neighborhood schools, local libraries and hospitals, public parks, safe drinking water and so much more". But it can also refer to the security and exchange regulation bodies of other countries.

Paxos Launches Blockchain Settlement Platform Following No-Action Relief From SEC
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Paxos Launches Blockchain Settlement Platform Following No-Action Relief From SEC

Paxos Trust Company announced that it will go ahead with the launch of its blockchain-enabled Paxos Settlement Service after receiving No-Action relief from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Telegram Maintains Gram is not a Security, Urges Court to Deny SEC Action
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Telegram Maintains Gram is not a Security, Urges Court to Deny SEC Action

Telegram, in an October 16th filing, has asked the Southern District Court of New York to deny the request by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a preliminary injunction on Gram, Telegram’s native cryptocurrency.

Heads of SEC, CFTC and FinCEN Jointly Warn Crypto Industry to Follow Regulations
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Heads of SEC, CFTC and FinCEN Jointly Warn Crypto Industry to Follow Regulations

The heads of the three major US financial regulators have issued a joint statement warning the cryptocurrency industry to adhere to banking regulations in the development of digital assets.

What Happened: US Committee Hearing with the SEC on Crypto and Libra
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What Happened: US Committee Hearing with the SEC on Crypto and Libra

The United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee held a hearing on Sept. 24 with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) five commissioners. Vital topics covered in the hearing include the consideration of cryptocurrencies as securities, regulation of Facebook’s Libra and Calibra, and insider trading.

VanEck, SolidX to Sell ‘Limited’ Bitcoin ETF to Institutions
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VanEck, SolidX to Sell ‘Limited’ Bitcoin ETF to Institutions

VanEck and Solid X revealed that they have a workaround to bypass regulatory issues and are using an SEC exemption that will allow their product to be offered to institutions such as hedge funds and banks, but not to retail investors.

SEC Reschedules Decision-Making on Bitcoin ETF Proposals
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SEC Reschedules Decision-Making on Bitcoin ETF Proposals

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States once again delayed on deciding on the three Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals according to the release of documents from the regulatory agency on Monday.

US SEC and FINRA Issued Latest Custody Guidance on Digital Assets Securities
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US SEC and FINRA Issued Latest Custody Guidance on Digital Assets Securities

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued a statement addressing regulatory issues regarding the custody of digital asset securities on 8 July.