美国 SEC 胜诉 Rivetz，一家通过 ICO 筹集 1800 万美元的加密货币公司

法院做出了有利于 SEC 的裁决，允许他们不经审判就继续进行。这一决定确认了里维茨在未经适当注册的情况下出售证券的行为违反了法律。

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).

美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 在针对 Rivetz 的诉讼中取得了重大法律胜利，Rivetz 是一家加密货币公司，该公司于 2017 年通过首次代币发行 (ICO) 筹集了 1800 万美元。

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.

法院已做出有利于 SEC 的简易判决，允许委员会不经审判就针对 Rivetz 的案件进行审理。这一判决证实了法院的裁决，即里维茨在未经适当注册的情况下出售证券违反了法律。

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.

美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 曾于 2021 年对 Rivetz 提出投诉，指控该公司在进行 ICO 时未遵守《证券法》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.

根据这一决定，SEC 和 Rivetz 首席执行官 Steven Sprague 将在 2024 年 10 月 22 日之前共同确定处罚措施，其中可能包括罚款和限制。

RIVETZ BACKGROUND

里维兹背景

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 是一家加密货币公司，专注于增强智能手机和计算机等数字设备的安全性。该公司旨在确保包括加密货币在内的数字资产的安全存储和使用。

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 通过首次代币发行 (ICO) 出售数字代币进行筹款活动。这种方法已成为公司通过加密货币获得投资的流行途径。

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 因在销售这些代币时未遵守必要的规定而遇到了法律麻烦，最终导致 SEC 提起诉讼。

SEC’S ROLE IN CRYPTO REGULATION

SEC 在加密货币监管中的作用

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

美国证券交易委员会（SEC）在监管和执行加密货币行业方面发挥着重要作用。

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 的主要目标是通过确保加密货币公司遵守与传统金融市场相同的规则来保护投资者。

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 采用的一种方法是针对未经适当注册进行首次代币发行 (ICO) 的公司。 ICO 被认为类似于出售股票，因此需要监管。当公司未能遵守规定时（如 Rivetz 的情况），美国证券交易委员会将采取法律行动。

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，美国证券交易委员会还积极追查提供加密货币产品或类似证券但不遵守适当法规的代币的公司，这通常会导致诉讼、罚款，或者在某些情况下导致公司关闭。

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 的另一个重要重点是打击加密世界中的欺诈和诈骗，包括庞氏骗局和误导投资者产品的公司。

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

通过这些行动，美国证券交易委员会旨在使加密货币市场更加透明和公平。