美國 SEC 勝訴 Rivetz，一家透過 ICO 籌集 1,800 萬美元的加密貨幣公司

法院做出了有利於 SEC 的裁決，允許他們不經審判就繼續進行。這項決定確認了裡維茨在未經適當註冊的情況下出售證券的行為違反了法律。

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has achieved a significant legal victory in its case against Rivetz, a crypto company that raised $18 million in 2017 through an initial coin offering (ICO).

美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 在針對 Rivetz 的訴訟中取得了重大法律勝利，Rivetz 是一家加密貨幣公司，該公司於 2017 年透過首次代幣發行 (ICO) 籌集了 1800 萬美元。

The court has granted summary judgment in favor of the SEC, allowing the Commission to proceed without a trial in its case against Rivetz. This decision confirms the court’s finding that Rivetz violated the law by selling securities without proper registration.

法院已做出有利於 SEC 的簡易判決，允許委員會不經審判就針對 Rivetz 的案件進行審理。這項判決證實了法院的裁決，即裡維茲在未經適當註冊的情況下出售證券違反了法律。

The SEC had filed a complaint against Rivetz in 2021, alleging that the company failed to comply with the Securities Act’s requirements when conducting its ICO.

美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 曾於 2021 年對 Rivetz 提出投訴，指控該公司在進行 ICO 時未遵守《證券法》的要求。

Following this decision, the SEC and Rivetz’s CEO, Steven Sprague, will work together to determine the penalties, which may include fines and restrictions, by October 22, 2024.

根據這項決定，SEC 和 Rivetz 執行長 Steven Sprague 將在 2024 年 10 月 22 日之前共同確定處罰措施，其中可能包括罰款和限制。

RIVETZ BACKGROUND

裡維茲背景

Rivetz was a cryptocurrency company that focused on enhancing security for digital devices, such as smartphones and computers. The company aimed to ensure the safe storage and usage of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Rivetz 是一家加密貨幣公司，專注於增強智慧型手機和電腦等數位裝置的安全性。該公司旨在確保包括加密貨幣在內的數位資產的安全儲存和使用。

In 2017, Rivetz undertook a fundraising effort by selling digital tokens in an initial coin offering (ICO). This method has become a popular avenue for companies to secure investment through cryptocurrency.

2017 年，Rivetz 透過首次代幣發行 (ICO) 出售數位代幣進行募款活動。這種方法已成為公司透過加密貨幣獲得投資的流行途徑。

However, Rivetz encountered legal troubles for not adhering to the necessary regulations in the sale of these tokens, leading to the SEC case.

然而，Rivetz 因在銷售這些代幣時未遵守必要的規定而遇到了法律麻煩，最終導致 SEC 提起訴訟。

SEC’S ROLE IN CRYPTO REGULATION

SEC 在加密貨幣監管中的作用

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has undertaken a verstärkte role in regulating and enforcing the cryptocurrency industry.

美國證券交易委員會（SEC）在監管和執行加密貨幣行業方面發揮重要作用。

A primary aim of the SEC is to protect investors by ensuring that crypto firms adhere to the same rules as traditional financial markets.

SEC 的主要目標是透過確保加密貨幣公司遵守與傳統金融市場相同的規則來保護投資者。

One method employed by the SEC is targeting companies that conduct Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) without proper registration. ICOs are considered akin to selling stocks and, as such, require regulation. When companies fail to comply, as in the case of Rivetz, the SEC takes legal action.

SEC 採用的一種方法是針對未經適當註冊進行首次代幣發行 (ICO) 的公司。 ICO 被認為類似於出售股票，因此需要監管。當公司未能遵守規定時，例如 Rivetz 的情況，美國證券交易委員會將採取法律行動。

In addition, the SEC actively pursues firms that offer cryptocurrency products or tokens that act like securities but don't follow proper regulations, often leading to lawsuits, fines, or, in some instances, the closure of the company.

此外，美國證券交易委員會也積極追查提供加密貨幣產品或類似證券但不遵守適當法規的代幣的公司，這通常會導致訴訟、罰款，或在某些情況下導致公司關閉。

Another significant focus for the SEC is combating fraud and scams in the crypto world, including Ponzi schemes and companies that mislead investors about their products.

SEC 的另一個重要重點是打擊加密世界中的詐欺和詐騙，包括龐氏騙局和誤導投資者產品的公司。

Through these actions, the SEC aims to bring more clarity and fairness to the cryptocurrency market.

透過這些行動，美國證券交易委員會旨在使加密貨幣市場更加透明和公平。