Kik, SEC Propose $5M Settlement Over $100M ICO, Ending Yearlong Battle

Kik, SEC Propose $5M Settlement Over $100M ICO, Ending Yearlong Battle

Kik will pay $5 million in penalties as part of a proposed settlement with the SEC, which sued the messaging app last year.


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