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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.

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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.

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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.

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Telegram Tries to 'Clarify' Gram Crypto Project Amid Ongoing SEC Fight

Telegram will not integrate a crypto wallet into its messaging app, at least until it gets the green light from U.S. regulators, the company said Monday on its official website.

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Closer Look at SEC ‘Accredited Investor’ Revamp Suggests Little Will Change

For the first time in decades, the SEC is lowering the barrier to investing in private securities, including crypto tokens. How much lower is unclear.

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Longfin CEO Reaches $400,000 Settlement With SEC Over Fraud Charges

Venkata S. Meenavalli has agreed to pay $400,000 in both disgorgement and penalties related to a 2017 Regulation A+ offering the SEC deemed fraudulent.

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SEC Asks for Telegram ICO Financials Ahead of CEO's Deposition

Telegram has been ordered by a judge to explain why it should not have to turn over bank documents relating to its $1.7 billion initial coin offering.

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SEC Punts Decision on Wilshire Phoenix's Bitcoin ETF Proposal to February

The SEC will approve or reject Wilshire Phoenix's bitcoin and U.S. Treasury ETF proposal next year.

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Blockchain of Things Pays SEC $250,000 to Settle Unregistered ICO

Internet startup Blockchain of Things has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle with the SEC over its $13 million ICO.

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SEC Proposal Would Broaden 'Accredited Investor' Definition

The SEC's proposed amendment would allow more investors access to private capital markets.

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