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SEC: Cash-Strapped Telegram Launched 2018 Token Sale to Pay for Servers
Telegram launched its token sale because it was "short on cash" to pay for servers, the SEC said.
SEC Charges ICO Operator Who Used Alias After Past Conviction
The SEC has charged Blockchain Terminal founder Boaz Manor with securities fraud for a $30 million ICO conducted in 2017 and 2018.
Coinbase-Led Crypto Ratings Council Plans Transparency Boost as New Members Join
The Crypto Ratings Council, formed by Coinbase, Kraken and other exchanges last year, has added eToro and Radar as members. It's also planning to unveil its asset rating framework this year.
Liquid Exchange Cancels Sale of Telegram's Gram Tokens
With the SEC lawsuit holding up the launch of Telegram's TON network, the Japan-based exchange has cancelled its sale of gram tokens and refunded investors.
Bitwise Withdraws Bitcoin ETF Application With the SEC
Bitwise's bitcoin ETF has been pulled, but the firm said it plans to refile at a later date.
SEC Warns Crypto Investors of Initial Exchange Offerings in New Note
The SEC warned investors that initial exchange offerings, while claiming to be different from initial coin offerings, may still violate federal securities law.
SEC Produces Evidence That Telegram Kept Selling Tokens After $1.7B ICO
The SEC produced evidence that Telegram kept selling tokens after its ICO, undermining the firm's argument that the sale was exempt from registration.
SEC Seeks $16M From ICOBox for Unregistered Token Sale
The SEC has asked a federal court in California to fine ICOBox more than $16 million for selling illegal ICOS tokens.
SEC Charges Man Behind Alleged Crypto Mining Scam
The SEC claims Donald Blakstad bilked investors of $3.5 million. One scheme involved a non-existent crypto mining operation.
SEC Examination Office Gets Specific About Crypto Priorities in 2020
The SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations detailed its crypto priorities for 2020, highlighting employee supervision and transfer agents developing blockchain technology.
