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SEC Seizes Assets from Alleged Altcoin Pyramid Scheme

A California company promoting a digital currency called GemCoin has had its assets seized by the US government amid allegations of fraud.

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SEC Sues Brother of GAW Miners CEO Amid Investigation

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a suit against the brother of GAW Miner's CEO Josh Garza as it investigates the company for fraud.

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Problems Mount for Customers of GAW Miners Linked ISP

Customers of GAW High Speed Internet have been without service for months, according to a new report.

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Fantasy Bitcoin Stock Market Sand Hill Fined $20K By SEC

The SEC has settled with Sand Hill Exchange, an experimental stock market that used bitcoin as a medium of exchange.

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SEC Charges Ex-Circle Board Member With Investment Fraud

An ex-Circle board member is being sued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over alleged investment fraud, it has been revealed.

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When the Government Knocks at Your Door

Attorney Jared Marx discusses what cryptocurrency businesses should do when face-to-face with a US government subpoena, interview or search warrant.

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Why a New SEC Ruling Could Be 'Revolutionary' for Bitcoin Crowdfunding

Attorney Jared Marx explores a recent SEC decision on crowdfunding - and the implications for startups.

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Token Sales and The US' Impressionistic Securities Laws

Attorney Jared Marx discusses why securities law is problematic for bitcoin 2.0 companies operating in the US.

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SEC Fines Defunct Bitcoin Exchange Operator $68,000

The operator of two unlicensed digital currency exchanges has been ordered to pay more than $68,000 after a lengthy investigation by the US SEC.

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Bitcoin Ponzi Schemer Charged With Criminal Securities Fraud

A criminal case against Bitcoin Savings and Trust's Trendon Shavers has been filed by the US Attorney's Office.

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