Tag: compliance

SEC Issues New Staff Statement, Signaling Shift in Crypto Regulation Approach

SEC Issues New Staff Statement, Signaling Shift in Crypto Regulation Approach

In its regulation of the crypto asset market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking an unprecedented approach. The Division of Corporation Finance issued a staff statement on April 10, 2025, titled "Offerings and Registrations of Securities in the Crypto Asset Markets." This statement represents a sea change from...

NFT Tax Scandal: $13M Fraud Exposes Crypto Compliance Gaps

NFT Tax Scandal: $13M Fraud Exposes Crypto Compliance Gaps

The NFT market, which had reached an all-time peak earlier this year with boom-time fervor and valuations, has come crashing down in recent months. As the market cools, a crucial lesson emerges: tax compliance is not optional, even in the decentralized digital realm. Waylon Wilcox’s case serves as an important...

SEC Crypto Guidance: Decoding the New Rules of the Game

SEC Crypto Guidance: Decoding the New Rules of the Game

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been increasing its enforcement of the crypto asset market. Companies working in this space need to fully understand what it takes to succeed in this rapidly changing ecosystem. Token ATH! is back to break down the SEC’s new staff statement in plain English....