SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is an independent agency of the United States federal government.

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FTC Examines ‘Possible Misconduct’ in Crypto Ads
FTC Examines ‘Possible Misconduct’ in Crypto Ads
December 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly investigating “several” cryptocurrency firms.  The agency — which enforces laws that require truth in advertising — is...

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US Attorney Vacuums Information From FTX Investors, Crypto Traders
US Attorney Vacuums Information From FTX Investors, Crypto Traders
December 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Firms that worked with FTX are reportedly being asked to voluntarily give information to U.S. authorities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of...

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FTX Inquiry Sets Stage for Regulatory Turf War
FTX Inquiry Sets Stage for Regulatory Turf War
December 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) isn’t the only one going in front of an audience this week. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam appeared before...

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Virtu Financial Launches Freedom of Information Act Suit Against SEC
Virtu Financial Launches Freedom of Information Act Suit Against SEC
November 29, 2022  |  Legal

Virtu Financial has launched a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The financial services firm said Tuesday (Nov. 29) in a press release...

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Crypto Crisis Continues as FTX-Backed BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy
Crypto Crisis Continues as FTX-Backed BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy
November 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The industry-rattling turn of events surrounding FTX’s implosion has claimed another victim. Crypto lender BlockFi and eight affiliated debtors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief...

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Nigerian Regulators Spurn Cryptocurrencies for Digital Assets That Protect Investors
Nigerian Regulators Spurn Cryptocurrencies for Digital Assets That Protect Investors
November 27, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Despite the popularity of cryptocurrencies in the country, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has no plans to make crypto part of its...

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FTX Enlists Ex-SEC and CFTC Enforcement Chiefs to Probe Collapse
FTX Enlists Ex-SEC and CFTC Enforcement Chiefs to Probe Collapse
November 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Saying they aim to investigate what happened at FTX and implement new controls at the company, the new leaders of the cryptocurrency exchange have brought...

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Stifel CEO Calls on SEC to Extend Customer Protection to Crypto
Stifel CEO Calls on SEC to Extend Customer Protection to Crypto
November 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

To restore customer confidence in the cryptocurrency industry after the fall of crypto exchange FTX, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should apply its Customer...

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Report: DOJ Investigates FTX Collapse and Handling of Customer Funds
Report: DOJ Investigates FTX Collapse and Handling of Customer Funds
November 14, 2022  |  Regulation

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is reportedly investigating the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX as well as the firm’s...

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