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Crypto YouTuber Faces Federal Charges for Selling Unregistered Tokens
Ian Balina, a well-known YouTube influencer in the crypto space, was found guilty by a federal court in Texas for trading Sparkster tokens (SPRK) without registration with the SEC.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission demonstrated that, although the transactions occurred overseas, Balina was deliberately directing U.S. investors. The court confirmed that SPRK meets the Howey test, classifying it as a regulated investment contract.
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Why it matters: This case reinforces that U.S. jurisdiction extends to offers aimed at U.S. investors, regardless of where the transaction takes place. A clear lesson for crypto content creators: marketing directed at U.S. audiences carries regulatory responsibilities.