{"id":226,"date":"2025-02-24T13:42:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T17:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.duanemorris.com\/fintech\/?p=226"},"modified":"2025-05-28T11:43:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T15:43:35","slug":"the-secs-new-cyber-and-emerging-technologies-unit-what-does-this-mean-for-the-crypto-enforcement-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.duanemorris.com\/fintech\/2025\/02\/24\/the-secs-new-cyber-and-emerging-technologies-unit-what-does-this-mean-for-the-crypto-enforcement-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"The SEC\u2019s New Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit: What Does This Mean for the Crypto Enforcement Agenda?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By: Mauro Wolfe<\/a>, Vincent J. Nolan III<\/a>, Carolina Goncalves<\/a> and Matthew A. Catania<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On February 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit along with a list of its enforcement priorities which focus, in particular, on fraud. Crypto entrepreneurs and those looking to increase their involvement in the U.S. crypto and blockchain markets should note that the listed priorities contemplate that some blockchain and crypto activities will remain within the definition of securities and will therefore be subject to SEC jurisdiction if fraud is committed, making the Congress\u2019 work on pending blockchain, crypto and stablecoin legislation all important for the advancement of the digital assets markets.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story on the Duane Morris LLP website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer: <\/strong>The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. While our law firm has substantial experience in cryptocurrency law and regulation, we do not offer investment advice or opinions on cryptocurrency as an investment. Consult a financial advisor before investing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By: Mauro Wolfe, Vincent J. Nolan III, Carolina Goncalves and Matthew A. Catania On February 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit along with a list of its enforcement priorities which focus, in particular, on fraud. Crypto entrepreneurs and those looking to increase their involvement … <\/p>\n

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