SEC

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FinCEN: Money Transmitter Rules Apply to ICOs
According to a letter released today, FinCEN believes that companies launching token sales qualify as money transmitters, and must register as such.
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What If the SEC Is Going After the SAFT?
Rumors are swirling that the SEC is targeting a notable startup structure for tokens, but no one knows for sure what would happen if it did.
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TechCrunch Founder's Crypto Fund Subpoenaed By SEC
Michael Arrington's crypto-fund has reportedly been subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Overstock Defends tZero ICO: SEC Subpoenaed 'Everyone Else'
Overstock is pushing back against the idea an inquiry into its tZero ICO is part of a broader SEC effort to crackdown on poor industry practices.
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US Regional Banks Begin to Cite Crypto as Business Risk
It's not just America's biggest banks that are worried about cryptocurrency adoption, public filings show.
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SEC ICO Probe Underway, But Stories Conflict on Size of Sweep
The Securities and Exchange Commission has been "shotgunning" subpoenas to token sellers, advisors, investors and exchanges. What will come of it all?
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AriseBank ICO Fraud Case May Ensnare Additional Parties
A court filing indicates that the SEC-appointed receiver for AriseBank is searching for undisclosed assets and investigating third-party involvement.
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Square: Murky Crypto Accounting Rules Pose Risk
In its most recent annual filing, Square explains how uncertainty surrounding accounting guidelines for cryptocurrency may affect its bottom line.
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Goldman Sachs Latest to Label Crypto a Business Risk
Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has cited its connection to cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a potential business risk, public records show.
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Menendez Hints At US Action on Venezuela's Controversial Crypto
A U.S. senator who has previously spoken out against Venezuela's newly launched "petro" cryptocurrency isn't done with the issue.
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