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The SEC-Kraken Staking Enforcement Action: Everything You Need to Know
Solidus Labs
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February 24, 2023
In February 2023, Kraken agreed to pay $30 million in penalties for failing to register their crypto staking service. Learn more about the SEC’s enforcement action.
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Notice on Fraudulent Investment Platform Falsely Impersonating Solidus Labs
Solidus Labs
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February 14, 2023
Solidus Labs does not offer any crypto investment or trading services, and is notifying the public that the company is not in any way affiliated with the website https://www.solidusx.vi
Crypto and NFT Wash Trading Explained
Solidus Labs
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November 23, 2022
Crypto wash trading is when one entity is on both sides of a trade, both buying and selling a cryptocurrency or NFT. When done repeatedly, this can mislead investors.
Can Utility Tokens Be Securities? The Significance of SEC v. LBRY
Solidus Labs
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November 23, 2022
On Nov 7th, a U.S. District Court ruled in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission v. LBRY Inc., finding that the LBRY Credit (LBC) token was an unregistered security.
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What is a Rug Pull? DeFi and Exit Scams Explained
Solidus Labs
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October 27, 2022
What are rug pulls, how do they work, and how many investors do they hurt? Learn more about DeFi scams and exit scams in this quick explainer.
The Mango Markets Exploit: An Order Book Analysis
Solidus Labs
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October 18, 2022
On October 11th, a crypto trader manipulated the price of a thinly-traded crypto token, Mango (MNGO), to extract $116 million from Solana DEX Mango Markets. Here's how.
Preventing Crypto Insider Trading: A Guide
Solidus Labs
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October 13, 2022
Crypto insider trading may be common, but it's difficult to detect. Here's how exchanges, broker-dealers, and other intermediaries can stay ahead of the threat.
Breaking Down the Executive Order on Digital Assets Recap
Solidus Labs
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June 21, 2022
Kathy Kraninger, VP of Regulatory Affairs at Solidus Labs, spoke at the DC Blockchain Summit about the U.S. Executive Order on Digital Assets. Here's what she had to share.
Permissionless Highlight: Raising the Standard for Security and Integrity in DeFi
Solidus Labs
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June 6, 2022
Watch the conversation about the Terra collapse’s impact on the public opinion of crypto, how the crypto industry and regulators can keep investors safe, and NFTs.
Forbes Crypto Exclusive Conversation Between CEO Asaf Meir and Chris Giancarlo
Solidus Labs
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May 12, 2022
Forbes Crypto Exclusive with our Asaf Meir and Chris Giancarlo: Former Top Regulators Chris Giancarlo, Brian Brooks Invest In Crypto Risk Monitoring Startup Solidus Labs
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Notice on Fraudulent Investment Platform Falsely Impersonating Solidus Labs
Solidus Labs
,
February 14, 2023
Solidus Labs does not offer any crypto investment or trading services, and is notifying the public that the company is not in any way affiliated with the website https://www.solidusx.vi
Crypto and NFT Wash Trading Explained
Solidus Labs
,
November 23, 2022
Crypto wash trading is when one entity is on both sides of a trade, both buying and selling a cryptocurrency or NFT. When done repeatedly, this can mislead investors.
Can Utility Tokens Be Securities? The Significance of SEC v. LBRY
Solidus Labs
,
November 23, 2022
On Nov 7th, a U.S. District Court ruled in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission v. LBRY Inc., finding that the LBRY Credit (LBC) token was an unregistered security.
What is a Rug Pull? DeFi and Exit Scams Explained
Solidus Labs
,
October 27, 2022
What are rug pulls, how do they work, and how many investors do they hurt? Learn more about DeFi scams and exit scams in this quick explainer.
The Mango Markets Exploit: An Order Book Analysis
Solidus Labs
,
October 18, 2022
On October 11th, a crypto trader manipulated the price of a thinly-traded crypto token, Mango (MNGO), to extract $116 million from Solana DEX Mango Markets. Here's how.
Preventing Crypto Insider Trading: A Guide
Solidus Labs
,
October 13, 2022
Crypto insider trading may be common, but it's difficult to detect. Here's how exchanges, broker-dealers, and other intermediaries can stay ahead of the threat.
Breaking Down the Executive Order on Digital Assets Recap
Solidus Labs
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June 21, 2022
Kathy Kraninger, VP of Regulatory Affairs at Solidus Labs, spoke at the DC Blockchain Summit about the U.S. Executive Order on Digital Assets. Here's what she had to share.
Permissionless Highlight: Raising the Standard for Security and Integrity in DeFi
Solidus Labs
,
June 6, 2022
Watch the conversation about the Terra collapse’s impact on the public opinion of crypto, how the crypto industry and regulators can keep investors safe, and NFTs.
Forbes Crypto Exclusive Conversation Between CEO Asaf Meir and Chris Giancarlo
Solidus Labs
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May 12, 2022
Forbes Crypto Exclusive with our Asaf Meir and Chris Giancarlo: Former Top Regulators Chris Giancarlo, Brian Brooks Invest In Crypto Risk Monitoring Startup Solidus Labs
Solidus Labs Secures a $45 Million B-Round
Solidus Labs
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May 12, 2022
We are thrilled to announce a $45M Series B financing led by Liberty City Ventures and joined by Evolution Equity Partners, Declaration Partners, and several esteemed angels.
Introducing Solidus HALO
Solidus Labs
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March 24, 2022
Today, Solidus Labs unveiled HALO: Solidus’ crypto-native trade surveillance and market integrity hub. HALO bridges the gap between crypto and traditional finance.
Biden Executive Order on Crypto: Moving Towards a Whole-of-Government Approach
Solidus Labs
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March 9, 2022
The long-awaited Executive Order on digital assets has officially been signed this morning by President Biden, and the crypto industry is buzzing with excitement.
Calling all Women in Crypto — Be Celebrated!
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March 8, 2022
In honor of International Women's Day, the voices at Solidus Labs discuss what breaking bias in crypto, and in the crypto market as a whole, looks like.
Highlights from DACOM 2021
Solidus Labs
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December 14, 2021
In December 2021, we held a series of expert panels and discussions on the state of crypto market integrity, compliance, and consumer protection. Here are the highlights
Solidus Labs Wins FOW International Award for Best Market Surveillance Solution of the Year
Solidus Labs
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December 3, 2021
We are honored to announce Solidus has been awarded Best Market Surveillance Solution at the Global Investor Group’s Futures & Options World (“FOW”) Awards Ceremony.
Solidus Labs Announces $15 Million in an Additional Strategic Round
Solidus Labs
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November 5, 2021
We are proud to announce Solidus Labs has raised an additional strategic investment round of $15 million, led by Liberty City Ventures and joined by Exor Seeds and GSR.
Notice on Fraudulent “LABS” Token
Solidus Labs
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October 31, 2021
The Solidus Labs team has been alerted of a fraudulent "LABS" token that has been listed on DeFi platforms as part of a “rug pull” scheme attempt. Do not buy!
How is the CFTC Dealing with DeFi? Commissioner Dan Berkovitz at DACOM 2021
Solidus Labs
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October 5, 2021
We welcomed CFTC Commissioner Dan Berkovitz to DACOM for the second year in a row to chat about some key actions that the CFTC is taking to deal with DeFi and embrace change.
Solidus Labs Appoints Former CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger To Lead Regulatory Affairs
Solidus Labs
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July 22, 2021
We are proud to welcome Kathy Kraninger, former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to Solidus Labs as the new Vice President of Regulatory Affairs.
Solidus Labs Announces $20 Million A Round, to Enable Safe Crypto Markets and Transform Financial Risk Monitoring
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May 24, 2021
We're thrilled announce our $20 million Series A, led by Evolution Equity Partners, to enable safer crypto markets and transform financial risk monitoring.
Tabb Forum Op-Ed - How Crypto is Transforming Financial Regulation
Chen Arad
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Co-founder & COO
April 26, 2021
Tabb Forum Op-Ed; Crypto is Transforming Financial Regulation, Solidus COO Shares Insights from Leading a Team at NYDFS' Tech Sprint
Nine Things We Know about SEC Chair Gary Gensler
Solidus Labs
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April 23, 2021
Gary Gensler is now the official SEC Chair. What can crypto learn from his previous statements about digital assets and capital markets?
Citigroup Research Names Solidus Labs a Category Definer for Crypto Market Surveillance
Solidus Labs
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March 20, 2021
Citigroup's research arm (CitiGPS) named Solidus Labs a category definer for digital asset market surveillance in its recent Bitcoin at a Tipping Point report.
The $GME Affair: What Traditional Finance Can Learn From Crypto
Chen Arad
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Co-founder & COO
January 29, 2021
The public scuffle between institutional and retail investors over GameStop’s stock has baffled the financial world. For those in crypto, it a familiar clash.
Institutional Adoption of Crypto Isn't Coming, It's Already Here
Solidus Labs
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January 22, 2021
Institutional adoption of crypto isn't coming, it's already here. 2020 was the year that institutional investments turned from an optimistic buzzword to a reality.
GDF Hosts Solidus Labs: Crypto Market Surveillance - The Next Step for Crypto Compliance
Solidus Labs
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May 20, 2020
In this webinar, Solidus and GDF discuss crypto market surveillance, differences between off-chain and on-chain analytics, and how to prevent risks in the digital asset space.
AAX Partners Solidus Labs to Tackle Trade Manipulation and Ensure Market Integrity
Solidus Labs
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May 19, 2020
The only crypto trading platform leveraging LSEG Technology’s matching engine will harness Solidus Labs’ crypto compliance platform to meet its regulatory requirements.
Solidus Labs Discusses Market Integrity with Wintermute Trading and Texture Capital
Solidus Labs
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May 15, 2020
Solidus Labs COO Chen Arad Joined Richard Johnson of Texture Capital and Yoann Turpin of Wintermute Capital to discuss the state of crypto market integrity.
Solidus Labs COO discusses the Evolution of Crypto Markets with Coinbase, Ripple and Bequant
Chen Arad
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Co-founder & COO
May 5, 2020
This panel at CryptoCompare discussed trends in regulation, compliance, infrastructure, liquidity flow, and the role of market makers.
7 Ways Compliance Solutions Tailored for Digital Assets Save Crypto Firms Time, Money, and Risk
Solidus Labs
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January 9, 2020
2020 will be a year of increased regulatory clarity. Here are seven ways compliance solutions tailored for digital assets save crypto firms time, money, and risk.
Who's Watching? Crypto market surveillance and why it matters: Coindesk Webinar with Solidus CEO Asaf Meir
Solidus Labs
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July 15, 2019
Coindesk‘s Institutional Crypto expert Noelle Acheson hosted Solidus Founder & CEO Asaf Meir for an hour-long discussion of compliance and market manipulation challenges.
Shaping the Future of Crypto Market Integrity
Solidus Labs
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June 25, 2019
Solidus Labs joins Global Digital Finance community as Founding Members and Advisory Board Members
Getting a Crypto ETF Approved: Rethinking Digital Asset Trade Surveillance
Chen Arad
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Co-founder & COO
December 10, 2018
The SEC has repeatedly cited the lack of comprehensive trade surveillance in rejecting Bitcoin ETF applications. So — what makes crypto so risky?
7 Principles for the Future of Crypto Trade Surveillance
Asaf Meir
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Founder & CEO
August 6, 2018
Read on to learn our guidelines for implementing measures to keep investors safe.
Confessions of a First Time CEO
Asaf Meir
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Founder & CEO
August 3, 2018
Curious about what it takes to be the CEO of a tech company? In this piece, CEO of Solidus Labs, Asaf Meir, opens up about the challenges and rewards of being a founder and CEO.
What "Blockchain Compliance" Means
Solidus Labs
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July 16, 2018
Blockchain compliance means different things in different contexts. Here’s a basic guide to some of the key issues in the crypto compliance conversation.
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