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Texas Enforcement Sweep Finds Widespread Fraud in Cryptocurrency Offerings

Texas Enforcement Sweep Finds Widespread Fraud in Cryptocurrency Offerings

The surge in cryptocurrency activity has led to an increase in attention from enforcement authorities at both the state and national levels. The Texas State Securities Board launched an investigation into cryptocurrency offerings made available to the state’s residents late last year, resulting in nine enforcement actions in less than six months.

This Jones Day White Paper describes the investigation and the enforcement sweep that followed.