SEC issues stern warning for potential cryptocurrency investors

Engadget -------- The SEC has been zeroing in on cryptocurrency since the beginning of the year. The agency announced it would scrutinize companies generating hype by pivoting to crypto before delving deeper into initial coin offerings with subpeonas. But today the agency turned its attention to people buying cryptocurrencies, warning consumers against trusting so-called 'exchanges' that state or imply that they're protected by federal law. Spoiler: They aren't, because the cryptocurrency world remains an unregulated mess. To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.