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ARTICLE · 16 DECEMBER 2024

Blockchain, Insider Trading, And Retail Investors: Why Regulation Can't Wait

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The rise of blockchain technology and the rapid expansion of cryptocurrency markets have introduced new challenges and complexities for regulatory frameworks, particularly in the domain of insider trading.

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Navodaya Singh Rajpurohit
Navodaya Singh Rajpurohit
Rithik Dhariwal
Rithik Dhariwal

1. Introduction

The rise of blockchain technology and the rapid expansion of cryptocurrency markets have introduced new challenges and complexities for regulatory frameworks, particularly in the domain of insider trading. While traditional financial markets are governed by established rules and regulatory bodies, such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the decentralized and pseudonymous nature of cryptocurrencies complicates the enforcement of these rules, making it difficult to track and prevent insider trading effectively in the crypto space. In traditional markets, both SEBI and the SEC have implemented stringent regulations to curb insider trading and protect investors. However, the rise of blockchain technology and the rapid growth of cryptocurrency markets have exposed gaps and challenges in existing regulatory frameworks in both India and the United States, with the SEC grappling to

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