NASAA Regulators Zero In on Securities Fraud – What is the Impact of Operation Cryptosweep?

Colleagues, Operation Cryptosweep (aka “OC”) is a joint effort of regulators from the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada and the US Virgin Islands targeting unregistered ICOs and related securities fraud. Overseeing OC is The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA). At is core is the US SEC’s Cyber Taskforce which was launched in September 2017. To date OC has led to some 200 crypto-related investigations. Bottom line: While we support the appropriate regulation of the cryptosphere the question of OC’s effectiveness is more than valid. Noteworthy exceptions to the list of member states are Caribbean nations known for money laundering and non-transparent offshore bank accounts. Antigua and the Cayman Islands are top of mind. Bottom line: The OC will have a positive effect on reducing crypto-related securities and ICO fraud, however, further attention needs to be given to other countries known for their nefarious roles in the broader crypto economy. Share your assessment while visiting us today! Lawrence – Cyber Security Defender (https://cybersecuritydefender.blogspot.com/)