Cyber, Crypto Assets and Emerging Technology - SEC.gov
The SEC is dedicated to protecting investors in crypto markets and from cyber-related threats. The SEC's Crypto Task Force seeks to help the Commission provide clarity on the application of the …
Framework for “Investment Contract” Analysis of Digital Assets
[1] I. Introduction If you are considering an Initial Coin Offering, sometimes referred to as an "ICO," or otherwise engaging in the offer, sale, or distribution of a digital asset, [2] you need to consider …
Introduction If you are considering an Initial Coin Offering, sometimes referred to as an “ICO,” or otherwise engaging in the offer, sale, or distribution of a digital asset,2 you need to consider whether …
Statement on Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings
Dec 11, 2017 · This statement provides my general views on the cryptocurrency and ICO markets [1] and is directed principally to two groups: “Main Street” investors, and Market professionals – …
SEC Halts Fraudulent Scheme Involving Unregistered ICO
Apr 2, 2018 · The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged two co-founders of a purported financial services start-up with orchestrating a fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) that raised more …
SEC Charges Convicted Criminal Who Conducted Fraudulent ICO Using …
Jan 17, 2020 · The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged convicted criminal Boaz Manor, his business associate, and two businesses, CG Blockchain Inc. and BCT Inc. SEZC, with raising …
SEC Charges ICO Superstore and Owners With Operating As …
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that TokenLot LLC, a self-described “ICO Superstore,” and its owners will settle charges that they acted as unregistered broker-dealers.
Two ICO Issuers Settle SEC Registration Charges, Agree to Register ...
Nov 16, 2018 · The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against two companies that sold digital tokens in initial coin offerings (ICOs). These are the Commission’s first …
SEC Orders Blockchain Company to Pay $24 Million Penalty for ...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against blockchain technology company Block.one for conducting an unregistered initial coin offering of digital tokens …
UK ICO Provides Clarity Regarding Transfers of Personal Data to the SEC
Jan 19, 2021 · The ICO’s letter clarifies that the UK GDPR permits UK firms’ transfers of personal data to the SEC directly in connection with, among other things: (1) the SEC’s evaluation of the firms’ …