In its third action involving NFTs, the SEC targets a restaurant membership token tied to fundraising and promises of potential price appreciation for buyers....more
9/23/2024
/ Cease and Desist Orders ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Cryptoassets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Howey ,
Investment Contract ,
Marketing ,
Membership Interest ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Settlement ,
Token Sales ,
Unregistered Securities
In its first enforcement action involving NFTs, the SEC focused on issuer marketing that promised outsized returns on investment and platform building. On August 28, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a...more
8/31/2023
/ Cease and Desist ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Disgorgement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Misrepresentation ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Securities ,
Securities Act of 1933 ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Violations ,
Unregistered Securities