The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen the assets of Jonathan and Tanner Adam, alleging they ran a $60 million Ponzi scheme under the guise of a crypto trading bot. Over 80 investors were defrauded by promises of high returns, while the funds were allegedly used for personal luxuries. The SEC seeks injunctions,…
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The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Securities Division, has warned about crypto investment fraud following a complaint from a resident regarding their investment in the Miami Foundation Equity Fund 005 (or Miami Equity Fund Institute 005). The investor had deposited funds on the now-inaccessible Vims.one platform through a Whatsapp group led by “Mark”…
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On August 4, 2023, Miami Republican mayor Francis Suarez announced that he’s accepting cryptocurrencies for campaign donations. The 2024 presidential candidate revealed the decision to accept digital currencies during a Coindesk TV broadcast. 2024 Presidential Candidate Francis Suarez Embraces Crypto Donations Francis Suarez, the current mayor of Miami, is well known for his stance toward…
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According to a report published on Friday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, holds between $100,000 to $250,000 in bitcoin (BTC). The holdings contradict his statements at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in May, where Kennedy claimed he was not an investor. Kennedy’s campaign manager maintains that the BTC acquisition occurred subsequent to the…
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Another politician entered the race for America’s presidential election in 2024, and unlike the Democratic incumbent, Joe Biden, and the Republican, Donald Trump, this candidate is crypto-friendly. Miami mayor Francis X. Suarez filed to run as a Republican, according to his recent Federal Election Commission filing. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Makes Presidential Bid Francis X.…
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In an interview with Cointelegraph, Obi Nwosu, CEO and co-founder of Fedi, explains why it will “be clear” that Bitcoin will come out on top by the end of this year. Bitcoin (BTC) is poised to claim the cryptocurrency throne by the end of 2023, as its superiority “is going to be clear” in every…
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Before taking the stage at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami, U.S. presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the democratic nature of bitcoin, calling it an “exercise in democracy.” Additionally, during his Florida appearance, Kennedy revealed that his campaign would accept bitcoin for political contributions. RFK Jr. Champions Bitcoin as a Democratic Tool, Now…
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The fund will be used to help residents secure affordable housing through blockchain initiatives. On May 17, the Captain Haiti Foundation, a 4947(a)(1) charitable trust, announced a $5 million raise sponsored by private equity firm Dargent Group. The Captain Haiti Foundation says the partnership aims to leverage blockchain technologies to “combat Miami’s housing crisis and…
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Amid a bearish crypto market, Miami and its mayor Francis Suarez are seemingly losing their enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, according to some industry observers. Suarez has long been praised by the sector’s representatives for his plans to transform the city into a leading crypto hub. The mayor continues to collect his salary in…
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Daniel Friedberg, the former top compliance chief for FTX and FTX US, has provided a declaration that could support the lawsuit. A class action lawsuit against celebrities who allegedly promoted the now-bankrupt FTX has scored the cooperation of a former exchange executive — ex-compliance chief Daniel Friedberg. A May 11 proposed amended complaint filed in…
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