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.

By Wolfie ZhaoJan 30, 2018

Two U.S. financial regulators are increasing their commitment to bringing closer scrutiny to the cryptocurrency industry, according to their chiefs.

By Wolfie ZhaoJan 25, 2018

An SEC letter states there are "significant investor protection issues" to be examined before opening up crypto-ETFs to retail investors.

By Wolfie ZhaoJan 19, 2018

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, a self-regulatory authority for the financial industry in the U.S., has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency-related stock fraud.

By Wolfie ZhaoDec 21, 2017

This ICO insider sees the market's hot streak continuing into the new year – even though, there are some potential pitfalls along the way.

By Emma ChanningDec 19, 2017

U.S. and Canadian authorities appear determined to make an example of an ICO believed to have raised $15 million.

By Brady DaleDec 11, 2017

The SEC's chief accountant is taking distributed ledger technology seriously, exhorting other accountants to do the same.

By Brady DaleNov 14, 2017

The SAFT framework, despite its limitations, is a reasonable path forward for token issuers given the ambiguity of current laws, writes Jerry Brito.

By Jerry BritoNov 13, 2017

The growing market for cryptographic tokens is at risk for market manipulation, according to SEC chairman Jay Clayton.

By Brady DaleNov 8, 2017

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