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SEC crypto enforcement actions up 50% in 2022 – nearly half against ICOs
Out of 127 enforcements actions launched since 2013, 73% alleged unregistered securities offering, 59% alleged fraud and 44% alleged both.
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BitLicense regime, Wall Street adoption, custody, and institutional infrastructure.
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