The Government Is Coming for Crypto And Your Coin

To control the bitcoin market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun a significant onslaught.

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission appears prepared to rule the industry with an iron fist.

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Following years of laissez-faire Approach and significant financial scandals.

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And the empire of Sam Bankman-Fried, the king of cryptocurrency, collapsed overnight..

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The most frequently asked question following the revelation of these scandals was where the regulators were to safeguard clients or investors.

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The SEC now appears committed to proving that a sheriff is in charge..

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The federal government is focusing more on currency and less on business operations.

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