SEC regulator
Overview
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a federal regulatory agency that enforces securities laws, regulates the securities markets, and protects investors. It oversees stock exchanges, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and other market participants.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, SEC connects to 97 tracked entities, most strongly to United States, Coinbase, Ripple.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 8 of 97 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
operates_in | United States | 99% |
formerly_chaired_by | Gary Gensler | 99% |
regulates | Coinbase | 95% |
enforced_against | Coinbase | 95% |
enforced_against | Ripple | 95% |
enforced_against | Kraken | 95% |
regulates | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | 95% |
regulated_by | GENIUS Act | 95% |
In-depth guides on SEC
Frequently asked questions
What is SEC?
The SEC is a U.S. government agency that enforces securities laws and regulates financial markets to protect investors.
Does the SEC regulate crypto?
The SEC oversees crypto assets deemed securities under U.S. law and has taken enforcement actions against unregistered securities offerings in the crypto space.
How does SEC classify tokens?
The SEC applies the Howey Test to determine whether a digital asset qualifies as an investment contract and thus a security.
What is SEC connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, SEC is linked to 97 other tracked entities, most strongly to United States, Coinbase, Ripple.
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