Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC Files Fraud Suit Against Crypto Bank ICO
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is charging cryptocurrency banking firm AriseBank over alleged fraud and violations of securities rules.
SEC, CFTC Chiefs Eye Closer Crypto Scrutiny
Two U.S. financial regulators are increasing their commitment to bringing closer scrutiny to the cryptocurrency industry, according to their chiefs.
SEC Outlines Reasons for Reluctance to List Cryptocurrency ETFs
An SEC letter states there are "significant investor protection issues" to be examined before opening up crypto-ETFs to retail investors.
SEC Munchee Order a Recipe for Securities Violations
The SEC's recent Munchee order offers a significant insight into its views of how to analyze ICOs under securities laws, says Katherine Cooper.
FINRA: Beware Public Stocks That Tout Cryptocurrency Connection
FINRA, a self-regulatory authority for the financial industry in the U.S., has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency-related stock fraud.
2018 for ICOs: A Quarter-By-Quarter Outlook
This ICO insider sees the market's hot streak continuing into the new year – even though, there are some potential pitfalls along the way.
PlexCoin Founder Gets Jail Time, Fine on Contempt Charge
U.S. and Canadian authorities appear determined to make an example of an ICO believed to have raised $15 million.
Top SEC Accountant Wants Auditor Eyes on Crypto
The SEC's chief accountant is taking distributed ledger technology seriously, exhorting other accountants to do the same.
The SAFT Is a Symptom of Regulatory Uncertainty
The SAFT framework, despite its limitations, is a reasonable path forward for token issuers given the ambiguity of current laws, writes Jerry Brito.
SEC Chairman: ICO Trading Susceptible to Price Manipulation
The growing market for cryptographic tokens is at risk for market manipulation, according to SEC chairman Jay Clayton.
