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Kim Kardashian's Crypto Promotion 'Was a Gift to the SEC': Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief
Lisa Bragança, former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Enforcement Branch chief and Bragança Law owner, discusses the regulatory implications of reality TV star Kim Kardashian paying a $1.26 million fine to the SEC for promoting the cryptocurrency EthereumMax without disclosing payment. "This was a gift to the SEC and Chairman Gensler," Bragança said.
Influencers Are 'Easier to Pick Off' Than Token Issuers: Former SEC Official on Kim Kardashian
"The SEC, just like lots of other regulators, will go after the low hanging fruit," says Lisa Bragança, former U.S. SEC Enforcement Branch chief and managing partner at Bragança Law. She gives a closer look into Kim Kardashian's $1.2 million settlement with the regulatory agency.
What Is EthereumMax? Inside the Crypto Kim Kardashian Lost $1.2M Promoting
EthereumMax and the EMAX token won investors over with big promises and flashy names. But has it delivered?
US Risk Watchdog Asks Congress to Name Crypto Spot Market Regulator
The Treasury-led Financial Stability Oversight Council has responded to President Joe Biden’s executive order with calls for greater regulatory reach into markets, crypto firms’ affiliates and outside service providers.
What Ripple's Latest Win Means for Its Ongoing Fight With the SEC
The crypto payments firm scored a procedural victory last week in part of its legal defense against the SEC. But it may not help its case.
Kim Kardashian Settles SEC Probe for $1.26M for Hyping EthereumMax Without Disclosing Payment
The reality TV star also agreed not to tout any cryptocurrencies for three years.
SEC Accuses 2 Firms of Crypto Pump-and-Dump Scheme
The complaint alleges the two companies pumped the price of their cryptocurrency by falsely claiming they had acquired $10 billion in gold bullion to back it.
Breaking Down the SEC and CFTC’s Autumn Wave of Enforcement Actions
Critics claim the regulators’ enforcement-first approach sets dangerous precedents in the absence of clear guidance for projects.
SEC Charges the Hydrogen Technology Corp With Market Manipulation
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against the Hydrogen Technology Corporation and its former CEO Michael Ross Kane for allegedly creating a manipulated market for its crypto asset securities called “Hydro.” CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the charges and what this means for crypto regulation.
