SEC
The Beginning? Tezos Could Open Doors for ICO Litigation
Class-action litigators in the U.S. appear to be positioning for a potential pop in the hot initial coin offering market.
More Charges Filed Against Trader Who Used Bitcoin to Conceal Fraud
A Philadelphia day trader was formally indicted for money laundering using bitcoin, among other crimes.
Wall Street Exec Sued for Role in Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Scheme
Investors in GAW Miners sued Stuart Fraser for his role at the defunct firm following a guilty plea of wire fraud by his longtime partner, Josh Garza.
SEC: Celebrity ICO Endorsements Could Be Illegal
Celebrities who endorse initial coin offerings may be in violation of the law, the SEC said today.
SEC Alleges Day Trader Used Bitcoin to Hide Fraud Profits
The SEC is suing a Philadelphia day trader for alleged fraud, claiming the individual used bitcoin to hide the profits they generated.
The Basics on FACTS: A New Model for Compliant ICOs
Must ICOs choose between a non-compliant utility token or a complaint security token that doesn’t work in commerce? Jaron Lukasiewicz proposes a fix.
SEC Enforcement Director: ICO Fraud Requires 'Thoughtful Approach'
SEC Division of Enforcement co-director Stephanie Avakian said the agency's new cyber unit would look at how blockchain technology and ICOs are used.
CFTC Aligns With SEC: ICO Tokens Can Be Commodities
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has published a new primer on cryptocurrencies, which includes statements about ICOs.
Obvious Bubble? SEC Committee Lashes Out at Bitcoin and ICOs
Mainstream institutional investors had some harsh critiques for the cryptocurrency and ICO token community at a recent SEC committee meeting.
Bitcoin Derivatives ETFs Withdraw Filings at SEC Request
Pushback from the SEC has derailed another effort to create a derivatives ETF tied to bitcoin, public records show.
