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U.S. SEC Charges Two Brothers in $60M Ponzi Scam Using a Crypto Platform

The complaint alleges that the duo falsely told investors about one of them creating a “bot” that operated on a crypto asset trading platform.

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Shaquille O'Neal Will Have to Defend Some of the Allegations Against Him in the Astrals NFT Lawsuit

The court did not dismiss the allegation that Astrals sold tokens which were unregistered "securities."

Shaquille O'Neal speaks before Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

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Miami Crew Leader Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Crypto Fraud

In April, Esteban Cabrera Da Corte pleaded guilty to participating in a crypto scheme that defrauded U.S. banks of $4 million.

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CBDC-Hating, Bitcoin-Friendly Presidential Candidate Francis Suarez Drops Out of Race

Suarez previously said his campaign will accept bitcoin donations and said he would ban a central bank digital currency (CBDC), if elected.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will accept bitcoin donations for his presidential campaign. (CoinDesk TV)

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Miami Mayor Suarez Greenlights Bitcoin Campaign Donations; Coinbase Asks Judge to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit

“CoinDesk Daily” host Zack Seward dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Coinbase files a motion requesting a judge to dismiss a recent lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Plus, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez remains bullish on crypto, announcing on CoinDesk TV that his presidential campaign will be accepting bitcoin for donations.

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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Accepting Bitcoin Donations, Concerns Over CBDCs

Bitcoin and crypto have become unexpected talking points on the U.S. Presidential campaign trail. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joins "The Hash" panel with an update on his Presidential bid and accepting bitcoin donations for his campaign. Plus, how Suarez plans to "set the ground rules" for the crypto industry if elected and why he's "never been a fan" of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on DeSantis and Trump's 'Technological IQ'

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who this week announced his 2024 presidential campaign, explains why United States he believes it is necessary to have a President who understands the technologies around crypto, AI, and more. Plus, whether his fellow GOP candidates former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have the "technological IQ" it takes to "be a president that can create and promote prosperity."

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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: Banning CBDC Is 'Necessary but Not Sufficient'

Miami Mayor and 2024 Presidential candidate Francis Suarez addresses why "it's necessary but not sufficient" to ban central bank digital currencies in the United States. Plus, why Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is "taking a very safe position" with his efforts to ban CBDCs in the state.

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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Calls for U.S. to Leverage 'Disruptive Moment' in Crypto

Advocating for crypto integration in the financial fabric of the U.S., 2024 GOP Presidential candidate, and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez proudly claims, "I'm the first candidate that actually gets paid in Bitcoin," and "the first candidate that borrowed money against that Bitcoin account to buy an investment property." Suarez criticizes the current administration's fiscal policies, warning against an America "where fiscal spending is out of control" and "the poor get poor because their purchasing power goes down, and interest rates go up," advocating instead for embracing the disruptive potential of crypto and blockchain.

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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on 2024 Presidential Bid, CBDCs and State of Crypto

Bitcoin friendly Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joins CoinDesk to address his bid for the presidential election in 2024 and the current ambiguity in U.S. crypto regulation. Plus, why he believes it's "necessary but not sufficient" to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC) in America. And, gives insights on fellow GOP candidates former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as candidates.

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