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The 8 Biggest Bombshells From the SEC's Kik ICO Lawsuit

In a complaint filed Tuesday, the SEC laid out where Kik allegedly ran afoul of U.S. securities law with its $98 million ICO in 2017. It also revealed a lot more.

Ted Livingston, Kin Ambassadors event, April 2018, NYC. Photo by Brady Dale for CoinDesk.

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The SEC Is Suing Kik for Its 2017 ICO

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed suit against Kik over its 2017 initial coin offering.

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SEC's Crypto Savvy Surprises Blockchain Insiders at DC Forum

SEC officials demonstrated a deeper grasp of crypto than many industry members were expecting at last week's forum.

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SEC's Hinman Says Some ICOs May Be Eligible for 'No-Action' Relief

Startups that conducted ICOs may be eligible for relief from SEC enforcement actions, an agency official said.

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What to Expect at the SEC's Blockchain Forum Friday

At a fraught moment for government-industry relations, the SEC and crypto insiders are sitting down for a public meeting.

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Kik is Crowdfunding $5 Million in Crypto to Help Fight SEC

Messaging app firm Kik has launched a crypto crowdfunding campaign to support a likely court battle with the U.S. SEC over its ICO token, kin.

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Public Perceptions of the Bitcoin Spot Market Are Wrong, Says Bitwise

The bitcoin spot market is “significantly" smaller and more efficient than is generally perceived, says a Bitwise paper sent as comment to the SEC.

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SEC Sues Alleged $26 Million 'Crypto' Ponzi Scheme Operator

The SEC has accused Daniel Pacheco of running a $26 million Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency.

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SEC Moves to Halt Diamond-Linked Crypto ‘Ponzi Scheme,’ Freeze Assets

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has taken action over what it alleges is a $30 million crypto scam based on supposed diamond investment.

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SEC Delays Decision on VanEck/SolidX Filing in Latest Bitcoin ETF Setback

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again delayed a decision on a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal.

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