New York lawmakers are reviewing a proposed bill, A06515, to combat cryptocurrency scams and rug pulls.
The bill, introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, aims to amend the New York Penal Law and establish criminal penalties for fraudulent activities in the crypto sector.
It targets fraudulent practices like rug pulls, private key fraud, and scams involving undisclosed interests in virtual tokens.
The US SEC is also taking steps to protect investors with the launch of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to combat fraud and enhance cybersecurity.