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SEC rebrands cryptocurrency unit to focus on emerging technologies

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The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday that it was changing its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit to the “Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit.” The regulator said its new unit will “focus on combatting cyber-related misconduct and to protect retail investors from bad actors in the emerging technologies space.” The newly rebranded unit will be composed of approximately 30 fraud specialists and attorneys across the SEC, led by Laura…

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sherwood.news

SEC creates new cyber and emerging technologies unit “to protect retail investors”

New team will focus on fraud in the digital world, including in crypto and blockchain.

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CyberScoop

SEC rebrands cryptocurrency unit to focus on emerging technologies

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LexBlog

SEC New Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

The administration announced Thursday that it replaced the unit responsible for many of the SEC’s crypto registration suits with a new fraud-focused unit that will take a broader review of “cyber and emerging technologies.” The Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit will prioritize fraud cases that leverage novel tech including crypto, artificial intelligence, machine learning and social media, according to the SEC’s announcement. The unit is desi…

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investincryptonews.com

SEC launches new unit to combat crypto fraud and cybercrime - Invest In Crypto News

The SEC has renamed its Division of Enforcement’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit (CACU) to the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). CETU’s focus will be, among other things, to combat crypto fraud and cybercrime. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled a new Division of Enforcement unit that will focus on combating crypto-related fraud and cybercrime. SEC announced the new unit’s formation on Feb. 20. In a press release, the…

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Crypto News Flash

SEC Forms CETU to Tackle Cyber Fraud and Crypto Scams - Crypto News Flash

The SEC launched the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to protect retail investors from fraud involving new technologies. CETU will address cybersecurity threats, AI-driven scams, market manipulation, and regulatory concerns affecting blockchain and crypto innovation. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), bringing them back into the spotlight. With a larger mandate…

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cryptotale.org

SEC Forms Cyber Unit to Fight Crypto Fraud and Digital Scams

The SEC launches a new cyber unit to tackle fraud in crypto and digital assets. The unit will focus on stopping scams in blockchain finance and cybersecurity risks. Its goal is to protect investors and ensure crypto grows under clear regulations. As announced in its press release, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formed a newly appointed team to address cyber threats, crypto fraud, and fintech-related misconduct. The Cyber an…

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