In March, the FTC established a blockchain working group and the agency was granted a temporary restraining order against four individuals allegedly running
fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes.
Earlier in March, the SEC issued «dozens» of subpoenas and information requests from technology companies and advisors involved in
new cryptocurrency schemes.
The Texas State Securities Board has been among the most active in the US in combatting
alleged cryptocurrency schemes; the agency has issued at least five cease - and - desist orders, including one against DavorCoin earlier this month.
Last week, ETHNews reported that a federal court upheld the FTC's request for a temporary restraining order against four individuals who allegedly ran a
fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme.
SBI Card also sought to reiterate the position of Reserve Bank of India, stating that government advisories have not given any licensing or authorisation for any entity to operate in
any cryptocurrency schemes or virtual currencies.