- Framework for “Investment Contract” Analysis of Digital Assets
[1] I Introduction If you are considering an Initial Coin Offering, sometimes referred to as an "ICO," or otherwise engaging in the offer, sale, or distribution of a digital asset, [2] you need to consider whether the U S federal securities laws apply A threshold issue is whether the digital asset is a "security" under those laws [3] The term "security" includes an "investment contract
- SEC Halts Fraudulent Scheme Involving Unregistered ICO
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged two co-founders of a purported financial services start-up with orchestrating a fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) that raised more than $32 million from thousands of investors last year Criminal authorities separately charged and arrested both defendants
- Cyber, Crypto Assets and Emerging Technology - SEC. gov
The SEC is dedicated to protecting investors in crypto markets and from cyber-related threats The SEC's Crypto Task Force seeks to help the Commission provide clarity on the application of the federal securities laws to the crypto asset market, and seeks to recommend practical policy measures that aim to foster innovation and protect investors The SEC’s Office of Strategic Hub for
- Company Settles Unregistered ICO Charges After Self-Reporting to SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Gladius Network LLC with conducting an unregistered initial coin offering (ICO), which the company self-reported to the SEC According to the SEC’s order, Gladius conducted an ICO in late 2017, after the Commission had warned in its DAO Report of Investigation that ICOs can be securities offerings Gladius, a Washington, DC-based company
- Statement on Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings
The cryptocurrency and ICO markets have grown rapidly These markets are local, national and international and include an ever-broadening range of products and participants They also present investors and other market participants with many questions, some new and some old (but in a new form), including, to list just a few: Is the product legal?
- SEC Charges John McAfee With Fraudulently Touting ICOs
The complaint alleges that Watson assisted McAfee by negotiating the promotion deals with the ICO issuers, helping McAfee cash out the digital asset payments for the promotions, and, for one of the ICOs McAfee was promoting, having his then-spouse tweet interest in the ICO
- Framework for Investment Contract Analysis of Digital Assets
Introduction If you are considering an Initial Coin Offering, sometimes referred to as an “ICO,” or otherwise engaging in the offer, sale, or distribution of a digital asset,2 you need to consider whether the U S federal securities laws apply A threshold issue is whether the digital asset is a “security” under those laws 3 The term “security” includes an “investment contract
- SEC CHARGES QUANTSTAMP, INC. IN $28. 35 MILLION INITIAL COIN OFFERING
July 21, 2023 – The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Quantstamp, Inc , headquartered in San Francisco, California, for conducting an unregistered initial coin offering (ICO) of crypto asset securities Quantstamp agreed to settle the charges by disgorging proceeds from the offering and paying a civil penalty
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