SEC.gov | SEC Charges Kraken for Operating as an Unregistered ...
Nov 20, 2023 · The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Payward Inc. and Payward Ventures Inc., together known as Kraken, with operating Kraken’s crypto trading platform as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearing agency.
SEC.gov | Kraken to Discontinue Unregistered Offer and Sale of …
Feb 9, 2023 · To settle the SEC’s charges, the two Kraken entities agreed to immediately cease offering or selling securities through crypto asset staking services or staking programs and pay $30 million in disgorgement, prejudgment interest, and civil penalties.
SEC.gov | Payward, Inc. and Payward Ventures, Inc.
Nov 20, 2022 · The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Payward Inc. and Payward Ventures Inc., together known as Kraken, with operating Kraken’s crypto trading platform as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearing agency.
Kraken Down: Statement on SEC v. Payward Ventures, Inc., et al.
Feb 9, 2023 · Today, the SEC shut down Kraken’s staking program and counted it as a win for investors. I disagree and therefore dissent. Kraken operated a service through which its customers could offer their tokens up for staking. The customers earned returns, and the company earned a fee.
SEC.gov | Payward Ventures, Inc. (D/B/A Kraken) and Payward …
Feb 13, 2023 · To settle the SEC's charges, the two Kraken entities agreed to immediately cease offering or selling securities through crypto asset staking services or staking programs and pay $30 million in disgorgement, prejudgment interest, and civil penalties.
Kraken is subject to the laws and regulations governing the U.S. securities markets because many of the crypto assets bought and sold through its platform are offered, bought, and sold as investment contracts.
Defendants market the Kraken Staking Program by touting specified investment returns for certain staking-eligible crypto assets on the kraken.com website, on social media channels, and through advertisement emails.
Crypto Assets - SEC.gov
Oct 10, 2024 · The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Payward Inc. and Payward Ventures Inc., together known as Kraken, with operating Kraken’s crypto trading platform as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearing agency.
SEC.gov | SEC v Ripple Labs, Inc., Bradley Garlinghouse, and …
Dec 22, 2020 · SEC v Ripple Labs, Inc., Bradley Garlinghouse, and Christian A. Larsen Case Number: 20-cv-10832 (United States District Court for the Southern District of New York) Date Filed: December 22, 2020 Date of Qualifying Judgment/Order: August 7, 2024
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