ICOs

Cybersecurity Tycoon Accused of Touting ICOs
Risk & Compliance

Cybersecurity Tycoon Accused of Touting ICOs

The SEC says John McAfee promoted initial coin offerings without disclosing that issuers paid him more than $23 million for his promotions.
By Matthew Heller | October 6, 2020
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SEC Fines, Disgorgement Hit $3.9B in 2018
Risk & Compliance

SEC Fines, Disgorgement Hit $3.9B in 2018

The agency "continues to be extremely successful in its efforts to deter bad conduct and effectively remedy harm to investors."
By Matthew Heller | November 5, 2018
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Celebrity Endorsements of ICOs May Be Illegal
Risk & Compliance

Celebrity Endorsements of ICOs May Be Illegal

The SEC warns that celebrities who endorse the offerings could be violating anti-touting and anti-fraud provisions of the securities laws.
By Matthew Heller | November 3, 2017
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SEC Shuts Down Two ICOs
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SEC Shuts Down Two ICOs

The initial coin offerings, run by a Brooklyn businessman, lured investors with 'false promises of sizable returns from novel technology.'
By Vincent Ryan | September 29, 2017
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SEC Warns of Initial Coin Offering Fraud Risks
Technology

SEC Warns of Initial Coin Offering Fraud Risks

Fraudsters could be using “the lure of new and emerging technologies to convince potential victims" to invest in companies that promote ICOs.
By Matthew Heller | August 29, 2017
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SEC Delivers ‘Jolt’ to Initial Coin Offerings
Technology

SEC Delivers ‘Jolt’ to Initial Coin Offerings

The commission finds a token sale conducted through blockchain technology last year was subject to federal securities laws.
By Matthew Heller | July 26, 2017
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