ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Timestamp has announced the launch of a crowdfunding platform in the United States specifically aimed at Bitcoin startups, designed to connect crypto projects with new funding channels.According to the company, investors will receive ownership shares in the supported companies, similar to traditional equity investments. Timestamp CEO Arman Meguerian stated, "This structure provides investors with real equity while ensuring complete regulatory compliance." Projects can initially "soft launch" through activity pages to generate early interest. Once the legal paperwork is completed, they can be fully publicly launched.Crowdfunding, especially involving stock issuance, is regulated by the U.S. SEC. According to public records, Timestamp has been registered with the agency since October 2023. Meguerian stated, "As a U.S. platform registered with the SEC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), we operate within a clear regulatory framework while providing founders with access to a global network of Bitcoin investors."

ChainCatcher News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a rule requiring investment platforms to be responsible for the secure custody of their clients' cryptocurrency funds. In a letter sent to the SEC on May 8, Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein stated that the SEC's proposed new regulations regarding the protection of customer crypto fund custody would prevent Grayscale from continuing to store its Bitcoin and Ethereum in Coinbase's custody department. This proposal may also prohibit investors from using third parties to store their clients' funds.It is reported that Coinbase currently holds $5.4 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum for Grayscale (Grayscale). (Source link)