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SEC typically refers to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission which "protects investors in the $3.8 trillion municipal securities markets that cities and towns rely on to provide neighborhood schools, local libraries and hospitals, public parks, safe drinking water and so much more". But it can also refer to the security and exchange regulation bodies of other countries.

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Criticizes Current Financial Regulations
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Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Criticizes Current Financial Regulations

Alibaba founder Jack Ma highlights the importance of fintech innovations over regulations.

Kik Survives Legal Battle With the SEC, Kin Crypto to Continue Trading on Exchanges
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Kik Survives Legal Battle With the SEC, Kin Crypto to Continue Trading on Exchanges

The Kin Foundation has disclosed that both itself and the cryptocurrency has survived the dispute with the US SEC.

NAC Foudation Accuses US SEC of Misleading Court in AML BitCoin Case
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NAC Foudation Accuses US SEC of Misleading Court in AML BitCoin Case

The legal battle between The NAC Foundation and the SEC is still far from over, and the Foundation argues that the SEC misled the court in its ongoing case against AML Bitcoin.

List of Blockchain Projects, People and ICOs the SEC Charged
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List of Blockchain Projects, People and ICOs the SEC Charged

A list of some of the blockchain projects and crypto figures who have been charged by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission over the years.

Why the SEC Charged Telegram, EOS, Kik and ICORating: Are Your Cryptos Safe?
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Why the SEC Charged Telegram, EOS, Kik and ICORating: Are Your Cryptos Safe?

Could the SEC charge your blockchain or crypto project? Let's take a look at why Telegram, EOS, Kik, and ICORating have been charged.

Ripple Co-Founder Hints Move From US Regulation: “Blockchain and Digital Currencies are not Welcome”
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Ripple Co-Founder Hints Move From US Regulation: “Blockchain and Digital Currencies are not Welcome”

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen is considering moving Ripple’s base from the United States due to crushing biased regulation.

US SEC Wins Lawsuit Against Kik’s $100 Million Unregistered ICO
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US SEC Wins Lawsuit Against Kik’s $100 Million Unregistered ICO

US Judge Alvin Hellerstein rules in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the regulator's lawsuit against Kik’s 100 million 2017 ICO.

SEC Charges Crypto Project Unikrn $6.1M for ICO Violations
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SEC Charges Crypto Project Unikrn $6.1M for ICO Violations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Unikrn for conducting an unregistered initial coin offering of its native token, UnikoinGold (UKG).

Brock Pierce Served for Securities Fraud in Connection with His Blockchain Company Block.one During Electoral Campaign
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Brock Pierce Served for Securities Fraud in Connection with His Blockchain Company Block.one During Electoral Campaign

Presidential hopeful Brock Pierce was served a court summons during his electoral rally at his new headquarters in New York City today.

Crypto Investment Fraud Generates $27 Million, SEC Charges Scammers Posing as Pastors
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Crypto Investment Fraud Generates $27 Million, SEC Charges Scammers Posing as Pastors

The US Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against three men posing as pastors who defrauded churchgoers in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.

Crypto Leaders Praise United States SEC Inclusive Accredited Investor Definition, Some Think Its Not Enough
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Crypto Leaders Praise United States SEC Inclusive Accredited Investor Definition, Some Think Its Not Enough

Is the SEC's new accredited investor rule inclusive enough? Crypto industry leaders debate.

SEC Makes ICO Token Sales More Inclusive, Not Enough For SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce
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SEC Makes ICO Token Sales More Inclusive, Not Enough For SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

The US SEC has modernized their definition of an 'accredited investor' to consider not just an individual’s wealth, but their education.

Bitcoin Venture Capital Firm Ribbit Capital Files $350 Million Blank Check IPO with SEC
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Bitcoin Venture Capital Firm Ribbit Capital Files $350 Million Blank Check IPO with SEC

Ribbit Capital, an early Bitcoin VC firm, has filed for a $350 million initial public offering with the SEC leveraging its “blank check” structure.

CFTC Demands $572 Million in Penalty and Restitution for Bitcoin Scam, Defendant Nowhere to be Found
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CFTC Demands $572 Million in Penalty and Restitution for Bitcoin Scam, Defendant Nowhere to be Found

US CFTC demanded that the founder of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam company Control-Finance pay $572 million in penalty and restitution fees for Bitcoin fraud.

Crypto Mom Hester Peirce Officially Sworn in as SEC Commissioner
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Crypto Mom Hester Peirce Officially Sworn in as SEC Commissioner

Crypto Mom and blockchain forward SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has been sworn in for a second term at the US SEC.