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Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief Reacts to Do Kwon's Fraud Charges

Lisa Bragança, former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and current Bragança Law Attorney, reacts to U.S. federal prosecutors charging Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon with fraud hours after police arrested him in Montenegro. Plus, her take on the SEC suing Tron founder Justin Sun on market manipulation charges and Coinbase receiving a Wells notice.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Clings to $28K as Turbulent Week Draws to Close

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 24, 2023.

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Markets

ARK Uses 'Wells Dip' to Stock Up Again on Coinbase Shares, Two Days After Selling

Coinbase shares tumbled 16% Thursday after the company disclosed late Wednesday it had received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Cathie Wood, chief executive officer and chief investment officer, Ark Invest (Marco Bello/Getty Images)

Policy

Is This Finally an Atomic Bomb From the SEC?

The warning to Coinbase that it’s breaking securities laws may signal the long-awaited attack on crypto’s foundations, but also may set up a court fight that finally answers questions.

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Policy

Do Kwon Now Faces Criminal Fraud Charges From U.S. Prosecutors

Federal prosecutors filed criminal fraud charges against the Terraform Labs founder, who already faced civil charges in the U.S. and was arrested earlier Thursday.

Terra founder Do Kwon (Terra)

Policy

Crypto Advocate Sees 'Silver Lining' for the Industry in SEC's Warning to Coinbase

Brett Quick from the Crypto Council for Innovation said the upshot could be clearer rules for digital-asset firms.

Brett Quick head of government affairs at global alliance firm Crypto Council for Innovation, sees a positive for crypto in the SEC's possible lawsuit against Coinbase. (Twitter)

Videos

SEC Sues Tron Founder Justin Sun on Securities Market Manipulation Charges

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Justin Sun on allegations of selling and airdropping unregistered securities, fraud and market manipulation. The SEC also charged eight celebrities for their roles allegedly promoting TRX and BTT without disclosing they were paid to do so. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the SEC's crypto crackdown.

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Opinion

The SEC’s Scattershot Approach Shows Its Weakness

By taking aim at high-profile targets including Coinbase, Justin Sun and Lindsey Lohan, the SEC showed it doesn’t have the resources to effectively police the crypto industry.

A cardboard cutout of Tron founder Justin Sun (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)