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Biden admin issues warning about cryptocurrency
White House officials penned a letter documenting the financial risks associated with cryptocurrency, encouraging Congress to be vigilant.
Elon Musk goes on trial, accused of defrauding Tesla investors
Musk could take the stand in a San Francisco court as early as Wednesday over a 2018 tweet in which he floated the possibility of taking Tesla private.
Fact Check: Does SEC make Elon Musk clear his Tesla tweets before posting?
Twitter CEO Elon Musk was accused of needing a "babysitter" to review his Tesla-related tweets because of the SEC.
Kim Kardashian's crypto bust fine "virtually meaningless" given her wealth
The reality TV star, worth $1.8 billion, according to Forbes, probably "did not realize she was violating the statute," lawyer David M. Schwartz told Newsweek.
Why Kim Kardashian Was Fined for Her Crypto Ad and Matt Damon Wasn't
The SEC alleged that Kardashian failed to disclose a $250,000 payment to publish a post on her Instagram account promoting EthereumMax's EMAX tokens.
Free-Market Proponents Should Support Getting the SEC Out of Crypto
Justifying the SEC's 4,500 employees—and $2 billion budget—requires perpetually headline-grabbing work. And for those ready to retire from public service, a broader menu of regulatory activity means a wider range of job opportunities in the private sector.
Scathing Twitter Lawsuit Claims Elon Musk 'Mounted a Public Spectacle'
Musk "believes that he... is free to change his mind, trash the company, disrupt its operations, destroy stockholder value, and walk away," the lawsuit states.
A Roadmap for New Capital Raising Rules That Place Entrepreneurs at the Int
The SEC has drastically expanded opportunities for start-ups to raise capital through crowdfunding and other private offering exemptions.
The Crypto Crash Was Caused by Fraudsters—and Regulators
Policymakers should use the time afforded by the crash both to prosecute fraudsters and to implement a regulatory regime that fuels responsible innovation.
What is a 'Pump-And-Dump' Scheme? Madison Cawthorn's Allegations Explained
Allegations that Madison Cawthorn is involved in an insider trading scheme have prompted calls for an investigation.
Tesla Devalued by $126B Following News of Elon Musk Twitter Purchase
Elon Musk has struck a deal to buy Twitter, but sealing the deal could be complicated for the world's richest man.
Mark Cuban Says Elon Musk's Twitter Bid Is 'F***ing With the SEC'
The Tesla CEO has offered to buy 100 percent of the social media site outright at a cost of around $43 billion.
Elon Musk's Twitter Offer Has Users Afraid He Will Turn It Into Parler
Not everyone on Twitter is celebrating the news that the Tesla CEO is trying to buy the social media platform.
Elon Musk Wants Twitter Board to Hear His Views, Despite Not Joining Group
The news came after Twitter's CEO said Musk had decided he would not be joining Twitter's board.
Siblings Called 'Modern-Day Snake Oil Salesmen' for Alleged Crypto Fraud
The Barksdale siblings are accused of using social media, promotional websites and in-person roadshows to mislead retail investors for personal benefit.
SEC Investigating Goldman Sachs for Possible Record-Keeping Violations
Goldman Sachs said in its annual report that it's cooperating as the SEC investigates to see if the company's employees conducted business over messaging apps.
Payday Loan Company Owner Bilked Investors, Spent Funds on Lavish Lifestyle
Sky Group USA's owner Efrain Betancourt Jr. has been sued by the SEC for a number of securities violations.
Nikola Settles With SEC for $125M on Charges It Defrauded Investors
The SEC said Tuesday that the American startup breached antifraud and disclosure control provisions of federal securities laws.
Tesla Files Legal Papers to Officially Move Headquarters to Austin, Texas
The auto company owned by Elon Musk was previously headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Nick Saban Blasts 'Self-Absorbed' Bama Fans Not Happy With Close Wins
"For all you self-absorbed folks out there that can't look past your own self to appreciate what other people are doing," Saban said in his rant.
College Sports Paid Over $500M in 'Dead Money' to Fired Coaches
Auburn, Nebraska, Texas, Ole Miss and Kansas were among the schools that paid coaches at least $20 million to not coach.
SEC Says "Meme-Stock" Surge This Year Didn't Broadly Affect Hedge Funds
Report on "meme-stock" surge has suggested the extreme trading in GameStop this year won't require system changes.
Coinbase Faces SEC Lawsuit Over Cryptocurrency Lending Program
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase said it would delay the launch of Lend until "at least October."
Clemson, Florida State Tackle Rumors of Moving to Football Powerhouse SEC
In a few ways, Clemson and Florida State to the SEC actually makes more sense than Texas and Oklahoma to the southeast.
Oklahoma, Texas Get Formal Invitations to Join The Powerful SEC
Texas and Oklahoma would start competing in the SEC during the 2025-26 academic year.
SEC Head Confirms League Will Vote on Adding Texas, Okla. in 'Near Future'
Texas and Oklahoma sent a joint letter to the SEC requesting "invitations for membership to the Southeastern Conference starting on July 1, 2025."
Oklahoma Joins Texas, Announces Plans to Leave Big 12 Conference
"Providing notice to the Big 12 at this point is important in advance of the expiration of the conference's current media rights agreement," the schools said in a statement.
The Story Behind Grimes' Song '100% Tragedy' and Azealia Banks Feud
Grimes addressed an incident with Azealia Banks in 2018 when the latter posted comments about the former's partner at the time—tech mogul Elon Musk.
Mark Cuban Rips SEC for 'Zero Understanding' of Cryptocurrency
"One certainty is crypto will continue to positively impact business more than the SEC," the billionaire entrepreneur tweeted.
XRP Price Update As Ripple Cryptocurrency Hits $1 Amid SEC Lawsuit
The cryptocurrency has surged in price this week while Ripple pushes back against the ongoing lawsuit filed in December.