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Why Celebrities Like Kim Kardashian Faced SEC Actions in 2023

Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, and Mila Kunis' Stoner Cats were just some names and entities that faced the ire of the SEC this year. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie takes a closer look at some high profile crypto-related enforcement actions from the agency in 2023.

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Kim Kardashian EMAX Suit to Proceed as Court Considers Updated Complaint

A California judge backtracked on a tentative ruling to dismiss the allegations against the reality TV star after receiving a more detailed complaint.

Kim Kardashian. (James Devaney/GC Images/Getty)

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Former NBA Player Baron Davis Says Celebs Will Focus More on 'Utility' Tokens

Celebrities and athletes will be more picky about the kinds of tokens they endorse after an SEC crackdown on promotions, he said.

Former NBA player Baron Davis is trying his hand in blockchain technology with an NFT-based project. (Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)

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SEC Sues Former NBA Star Paul Pierce Over EthereumMax Promos

The Hall of Famer will pay $1.4 million in penalties and disgorgement to settle charges that he did not disclose payments to promote the token.

Paul Pierce attends the 2022 Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

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South African Self-Regulatory Body Mandates Risk Warnings in Crypto Ads

Under the industry’s self-regulation code, advertisements must clearly warn users of investment risk and social media influencers shouldn’t offer trading advice.

New rules seek to clamp down on the use of social media influencers such as Kim Kardashian. (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

Opinion

How Social Media Influencers Fed Bankman-Fried's Cult of Personality

A number of YouTubers, often working with the Creators Agency talent management company, took money that was allegedly stolen from FTX customers to promote a gigantic financial fraud.

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Kim Kardashian Likely to Win Lawsuit Over Involvement With EthereumMax

A California district judge decided to dismiss the motion because the complainant was not able to supply sufficient facts.

Regulators are worried about the rise of financial influencers like Kim Kardashian. (Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images)

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Kim Kardashian Likely to Win EthereumMax Investor Lawsuit: Report

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian looks set to win an investor lawsuit against her and other celebrities over their endorsement of cryptocurrency EthereumMax (EMAX) after a judge tentatively dismissed the case on Monday, according to a Bloomberg report. "The Hash" hosts discuss the ongoing story and lessons learned.

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Kim Kardashian Looks Set to Win Investor Lawsuit Over EthereumMax: Report

A judge tentatively dismissed the case on Monday.

Regulators are worried about the rise of financial influencers like Kim Kardashian. (Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images)

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SEC Charging Kim Kardashian for Crypto Promotion Was 'Game of Strategy': Former Branch Chief

"The SEC has limited resources, so to the extent that they're going to decide who to charge or who to go after ... is a game of strategy," says former SEC Branch Chief Valerie Dahiya, discussing the insights into the case against Kim Kardashian's paid EthereumMax promotion.

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