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SEC Charges Two In Illicit UBI Blockchain Stock Sale
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged two Nevada residents with illegally profiting off stock sales of a self-described blockchain firm.
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Charts: SEC Data Shows Token Filing Figures Just Keep Rising
Since SAFT came into to use last year, the number of companies reporting to the SEC to work in this framework has increased, CoinDesk finds.
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The SEC Is Seeking Comment on Yet Another Bitcoin ETF
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is once again seeking comments on potential bitcoin-based exchange traded funds (ETFs). 
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Crypto Startup Uphold Moves to Become Licensed U.S. Broker-Dealer
Digital money platform Uphold is looking to become a Finra-registered broker-dealer following a new acquisition, the company says.
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US Congressman: SEC's Stance on Ether Is 'Encouraging'
Republican Congressman Tom Emmer has praised the SEC for its recent comment indicating that ether is not a security.
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The SEC Just Froze One ICO's Accounts for a Second Time
The SEC is once more taking action against a co-founder of the PlexCoin ICO project, having already sued him over securities violations and fraud.
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John McAfee Won't Promote ICOs Anymore Because of 'SEC Threats'
John McAfee said in a tweet early this morning that he is "no longer working with ICOs" nor promoting them because of "threats" from SEC.
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SEC Has Removed 'Stumbling Block' for Ether Futures, Says Cboe
The doors may be open for Cboe to launch an ether futures product, following a recent comment from the SEC that the cryptocurrency is not a security.
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What Crypto Thinks About the SEC Saying Ether Isn't a Security
CoinDesk compiles the best comments from crypto Twitter's reaction to the news ether, ethereum's cryptocurrency, might not be a security.
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SEC Official Pushes Back on Claims Ether Is a Security
SEC official William Hinman said the regulatory agency is not classifying ethereum as a security.
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