SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the primary federal regulatory agency responsible for overseeing securities markets in the United States. Established in 1934, the SEC's mission is to protect Investors, maintain fair and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.

The SEC plays a central role in the GigaStar ecosystem. All Channel Revenue Token (CRT) offerings are conducted under SEC Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), which requires issuers to file Form C disclosures, adhere to offering limits, and work through registered intermediaries such as funding portals or broker-dealers.

GigaStar Market LLC is registered with the SEC as a funding portal, authorizing it to facilitate primary CRT offerings. GigaStar Securities LLC is registered with the SEC as a broker-dealer, enabling it to operate the Alternative Trading System (ATS) for secondary CRT trading. Both entities are subject to ongoing SEC oversight and reporting requirements.

For Investors, SEC regulation provides important protections. These include mandatory disclosure requirements that ensure material information about each offering is publicly available, investment limits that cap how much non-accredited Investors can commit under Reg CF, and anti-fraud provisions that apply to all securities transactions.

The SEC also maintains the EDGAR database, where all Form C filings and subsequent amendments are publicly accessible. Investors can use EDGAR to independently verify offering information and review regulatory filings.

It is important to note that SEC registration and oversight do not constitute an endorsement of any offering or a guarantee against loss. CRTs remain speculative investments, and SEC regulation provides a framework for disclosure and fair dealing, not assurance of investment outcomes.