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The Latest News & Publications
Texas Spearheads US-Canada Probe of Cryptocurrency Investments
The Texas State Securities Board, a leader in policing cryptocurrency-related investments, has joined more than 40 U.S. state and Canadian regulators in a coordinated investigation of fraudulent cryptocurrency-related investment products.
The North American Securities Administrators...
Houston Firm Ordered to Stop Fraudulent Crypto Offering
Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles entered an Emergency Cease and Desist Order on May 15 to stop Wind Wide Coin Inc. , an entity that says it is based in Houston, from fraudulently offering investments in a cryptocurrency trading program.
The order alleges that Wind Wide Coin...
One Day After Order, Crypto-Mining Firm Stops U.S. Sales
The cryptocurrency mining company Bitcoin Trading & Cloud Mining Ltd. said it is no longer accepting investments from the United States. The company’s statement came less than one day after the Texas Securities Commissioner entered an Emergency Cease and Desist Order against the company....
Two Cryptocurrency Firms Hit With Emergency Orders
Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles on May 8 entered two emergency actions against unregistered promoters who are fraudulently offering high-return investments in programs tied to cryptocurrencies.
According to the orders, Bitcoin Trading & Cloud Mining Ltd. also known as...
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The State Securities Board is responsible for administering and enforcing the Texas Securities Act. The mission of the State Securities Board is to protect Texas investors. Consistent with that purpose, the Agency seeks to ensure a free and competitive securities market for Texas, increase investor confidence, and thereby encourage the formation of capital and the creation of new jobs in Texas.
