SEC Awards Over $500,000 to Two Whistleblowers

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of over $500,000 to two whistleblowers whose tips revealed an ongoing fraud and resulted in multiple SEC actions and a related action from another government agency.  Both whistleblowers provided substantial, ongoing assistance that conserved the agencies’ time and resources. read more »

New York attorney general warns cryptocurrency industry: 'Play by the rules or we will shut you down'

NBC

New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a blistering warning to investors and industry members on Monday about cryptocurrencies. read more »

SEC Charges Seven Individuals for $45 Million Fraudulent Scheme

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged seven individuals and a technology company in connection with a fraudulent scheme to gain control of Airborne Wireless Network, promote its stock, and defraud investors. read more »

Germany's BaFin examines EY as auditor after Wirecard scandal

REUTERS

Germany’s financial regulator BaFin is examining EY’s suitability as a financial auditor following the collapse of payment services firm Wirecard, Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing an economy ministry document. read more »