Ex-dentist engaged in escalating series of frauds, SEC alleges
Promoters allegedly used YouTube videos to pitch investors on Bitcoin trading vehicle, the regulator said
The latest award came on a tip that led to multiple investigations and enforcement actions
In a staff statement, the regulator stressed its concerns about liquidity, valuation, fraud and manipulation
The SEC paid US$3.2 million for tip and ongoing assistance, in spite of delay in coming forward
Criminal and civil charges are based on allegations that a fund manager deceived investors, misappropriated assets
Former prosecutor Alex Oh will lead the U.S. regulator's enforcement division
The choice signals a focus on investor protection
Agency hands out its record-setting 40th financial award for an enforcement tip
Voluntary disclosures from public companies aren't adequate, SEC acting chair Herren Lee says