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- Recent actions from the SEC indicate it's getting serious about clamping down on crypto.
- In the last day, the SEC warned Coinbase and charged eight celebrities with illegally touting a token.
- Celebrities charged include Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, and rappers Lil Yachty and Soulja Boy.
A flurry of action in a single day this week show the Securities and Exchange Commission is getting serious about regulating the cryptocurrency industry.