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In a new development regarding the lawsuit brought against Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled by some aggrieved Centra Tech ICO investors, a US federal judge has dismissed the case. According to a court document on May 13, 2019, the judge granted an omnibus order on motion to dismiss, on the grounds that…

By CCN: A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit against Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled, and the proprietors of Centra Tech, an ICO that centered around the launch of a crypto debit card. Mayweather and Khaled

Two extremely popular American celebrities have narrowly escaped indictment in a lawsuit filed against them.  Renowned boxer Floyd Mayweather and music producer DJ Khaled were sued by investors for promoting an ICO that turned out to be fraudulent. The court document filed on May 13, states that these two have…

Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled and two employees of the Centra Tech ICO project have been dismissed from an investor lawsuit by a federal judge.

The SEC is apparently going easy on ICOs who are cooperating, paying a fine, and returning the raised money to investors.  A Litany of Settlements The US The SEC is apparently going easy on ICOs who are cooperating, paying a fine, and returning the raised money to investors. 

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has recently stepped up its enforcement actions against virtual currency exchanges and Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”) that violate federal securities laws. Due to the highly technical nature of virtual currency and its underlying technology, the area long operated as a sort of financial...

Pakistan’s own national celebrity and humanitarian Wakar Zaka has told Bitcoin News that his project, TenUp, played a key role in both informing the government about the technology and rousing a significant pressure group among the country’s population in favor of cryptocurrency legalization. Pakistan’s Finance Minister Asad Umar has issued a...

In response to a lawsuit, Israeli entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg has denied the allegations of misappropriating investors’ funds.

A Chinese investor has sued Stox.com and its owner Moshe Hogeg, for allegedly misappropriating funds raised during an ICO. Boxer Floyd Mayweather famously Floyd Mayweather famously backed the Stox ICO, which has just been sued by a Chinese investor.

A Chinese investor has sued a prominent Israeli crypto entrepreneur and his blockchain-based prediction market platform for $4.6 million over alleged fraud.

Business Insider recently listed 13 celebrities who support cryptocurrencies and may hold some the digital coins themselves.

The U.S. SEC’s move to fine celebrities for fraudulent ICO advertising tells a cautionary tale to investors and would-be advertisers.

The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) recently settled charges against two celebrities who failed to disclose their payments for promoting initial coin offerings (ICO). According to the SEC’s press release published on November 29, 2018, while music producer DJ Khaled and professional boxer Floyd Mayweather did not admit nor deny the…

It seems that everyday a new cryptocurrency is born. Most of these you never heard of and probably never will. So, the question we have to ask is "why are ther

Despite the price action, industry players went all out last week. Nasdaq announced plans for "crypto 2.0" futures, while Bitcoin ETF talk mounted.

Ohio businesses can soon pay taxes in Bitcoin, while Nasdaq looks ahead to a Bitcoin futures launch.

In an announcement, the SEC stated that it had settled charges against two celebrities - boxer Floyd Mayweather and music producer DJ Khaled.

For promoting Centra ICO and failing to comply with securities law, the U.S SEC fined Floyd Mayweather to pay $300,000 in disgorgement, $300,000 as a penalty and $14,755 in interests. Dj Khaled faces a more favorable penalty with $50,000 to be paid for disgorgement, $100,000 as a penalty and $2725...

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and music Producer DJ Khaled penalized by the Securities and Exchange Commission for not disclosing the amount received through a promotion of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). The settlement was announced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and DJ Khalid have both settled charges with the SEC for failing to disclose that they were paid to promote ICO projects to the public.

Securities and Exchange Commission has charged professional boxer and a rapper. Reports recently revealed that former welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and a music producer [...]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has hit two celebrities with record fines for shilling initial coin offerings (ICOs). Boxer Floyd Mayweather

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a sportsman Floyd Mayweather Jr. and a musician DJ Khaled with the illegal advertising of an ICO

Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled have been charged by the regulator for promoting ICOs without disclosing payments received.

If celebs don't reveal they've been paid to promote a cryptocurrency then it could cost them.

Floyd Mayweather has been fined heavily by the U.S Securities Exchanges Commission (SEC) for an “off the ring” activity. The pro boxer promoted an Initial

The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged boxer Floyd Mayweather and music producer DJ Khaled for advertising a cryptocurrency scam.

Both of the celebrities have been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars and ordered not to promote any assets, digital or traditional.

Prominent music producer, DJ Khaled, and boxer Floyd Mayweather were charged by the Securities and Exchange commissions [SEC] after they failed to disclose the fees they received for the promotion of initial coin offerings [ICOs]. According to a report released by SEC, Khaled and Mayweather received $50,000 and $100,000, respectively...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled charges against DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather Jr for unlawful ICO promotion. Both celebrities The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled charges against DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather Jr for unlawful ICO promotion.

World boxer Floyd Mayweather and rapper-producer DJ Khaled came under fire for promoting an Initial Coin Offering (ICO), Centra Tech — a crypto start-up co

Celebrities could be in trouble if they don't disclose paid promotion of cryptocurrency projects.

No one could have seen this coming.

Boxer and music producer to pay combined $767,500, says SEC after accusing celebrities of failing to disclose payments

The U.S. SEC has announced settled charges against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and DJ Khaled for unlawfully advertising an ICO.

The ICO’s founders were charged earlier this year

Elon Musk is no longer the most talked about source of scrutiny from the SEC. Professional boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and music producer DJ Khaled are now in the spotlight. What...

Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled settled charges with the SEC, which said they promoted ICOs without disclosing payments from token issuers.

It now seems many self-profressed crypto asset experts will gladly offer positive reviews for a fee. That is a worrisome situation, as this "paid shilling" skews information for investors.

The difference between the terms blockchain, bitcoin and cryptocurrency are often not entirely understood. Here's how to distinguish between the three.