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Is Ethereum Registered With the SEC?

Ethereum is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts: applications that run exactly as programmed without any possibility of fraud or third party interference.

Ethereum is not registered with the SEC. The SEC has, however, stated that Ethereum and Ethereum-based tokens may be securities and subject to federal securities lAWS.

NOTE: WARNING: Ethereum is not registered with the SEC and any purchase or sale of Ether should be made with caution. There is no guarantee that Ethereum will continue to be viable in the future and any investment should be made with full understanding of the risks involved. Investing in Ethereum may involve a high degree of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.

In July 2017, the SEC issued a report that concluded that digital tokens like Ethereum may be securities. The SEC’s report provides guidance on how the federal securities lAWS apply to blockchain technology and digital assets like Ethereum.

The bottom line is that while Ethereum is not registered with the SEC, the SEC has said that it may be a security. This means that if you are buying or selling Ethereum, you may be doing so in violation of federal securities lAWS.

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