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Wednesday · May 20, 2026
US SEC Warns Investors About Risks of Purchasing Crypto Asset Securities

US SEC Warns Investors About Risks of Purchasing Crypto Asset Securities

(Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday issued an investor alert urging caution around crypto asset securities, warning that firms offering crypto investments may not be complying with U.S. laws.

The SEC said unregistered offerings in crypto asset securities may not provide investors important information for informed decision-making, including audited financial statements.

By Hannah Lang in Washington

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