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SEC Fundraising Oversight

Definition

SEC fundraising oversight involves the Securities and Exchange Commission’s supervision of capital-raising activities. This regulatory function ensures that entities issuing securities to the public comply with federal securities laws, including registration requirements and anti-fraud provisions. In the digital asset sector, SEC oversight applies to initial coin offerings (ICOs) and other token sales that are deemed securities offerings. The objective is to protect investors by mandating full and fair disclosure of material information.