SEC

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

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Judge Says Shareholders’ Lawsuit Against Coinbase Can Move Forward
Judge Says Shareholders’ Lawsuit Against Coinbase Can Move Forward
September 06, 2024  |  Legal

A proposed class action lawsuit brought against Coinbase by shareholders is reportedly moving forward. The cryptocurrency exchange’s bid to have the suit dismissed was rejected Thursday...

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SEC Says 6 Credit Rating Agencies Failed to Preserve Electronic Communications
SEC Says 6 Credit Rating Agencies Failed to Preserve Electronic Communications
September 03, 2024  |  Legal

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged six credit rating agencies with “significant” recordkeeping failures in maintaining and preserving electronic communications. The firms have agreed...

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Nigeria’s Tingo CEO Fined $250 Million Over ‘Fabricated’ FinTechs
Nigeria’s Tingo CEO Fined $250 Million Over ‘Fabricated’ FinTechs
September 02, 2024  |  Legal

A federal court has fined Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi $250 million following a fraud investigation. The court order — issued last week and the subject...

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NFT Marketplace OpenSea Gets Wells Notice From SEC
NFT Marketplace OpenSea Gets Wells Notice From SEC
August 28, 2024  |  NFTs

Cryptocurrency marketplace OpenSea could be the target of a regulatory investigation. Devin Finzer, the company’s CEO, posted on social platform X Wednesday (Aug. 28) that...

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This Week in Web3: Blockchain Looks to Create, Not Just Store, Real-World Value
This Week in Web3: Blockchain Looks to Create, Not Just Store, Real-World Value
August 14, 2024  |  Blockchain

Blockchain, at this point a significant industry, perpetually appears to be on the verge of mainstream acceptance. Its promise of delivering benefits such as easier...

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SEC Alleges NovaTech Ltd Ran Fraudulent Crypto-Centered Scheme
SEC Alleges NovaTech Ltd Ran Fraudulent Crypto-Centered Scheme
August 12, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged NovaTech Ltd, its operators, Cynthia and Eddy Petion, and the company’s top promoters with running a fraudulent scheme centered on...

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Ripple’s Cross-Border Business Could Be Collateral Damage in SEC Suit
Ripple’s Cross-Border Business Could Be Collateral Damage in SEC Suit
August 09, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

One of the longest running legal cases impacting crypto’s regulatory future is potentially nearing resolution. The case, between cryptocurrency company Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and...

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Robinhood CEO Says Company Responded to SEC Wells Notice
Robinhood CEO Says Company Responded to SEC Wells Notice
August 08, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Robinhood Markets reportedly submitted a response to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wells Notice that it received in May, which warned the company of...

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Ripple CEO Hails Court Ruling in Case Brought by SEC
Ripple CEO Hails Court Ruling in Case Brought by SEC
August 07, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Blockchain solutions provider Ripple Labs was ordered by a federal judge to pay a civil penalty of $125 million in a case brought by the...

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