On October 12, 2017, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Committee (“SEC”) held an Investor Advisory Committee (“IAC”) meeting which largely focused on blockchain technology and the implications for securities markets. Based on the discussion at this meeting, the SEC is currently considering both the merits and risks linked to blockchain technology. Several IAC members in … Continue Reading
Digital tokens, which used to be considered an unregulated “wild west”, are now facing Federal and State regulations. Over two weeks, the SEC suspended trading in company securities of three publicly-traded blockchain-related businesses. The SEC followed up the suspensions with releasing an Investor Alert advising investors to be cautious of companies that have been subject … Continue Reading
