Bittrex, a leading crypto exchange, has reached a settlement with the SEC, agreeing to pay a $24 million fine. The SEC accused Bittrex of violating federal securities laws. Lawyers addressed the SEC's targeting of crypto exchanges, with Bittrex facing legal action over securities including ALGO, OMG, DASH, TKN, NGC, and IHT. This settlement underscores the need for compliance in the crypto space.