SEC Sues Jake Paul for ‘Illegally Touting’ Justin Sun-Linked Cryptos
Paul “illegally touted” cryptocurrencies “TRX and/or BTT” without disclosing he was being paid to do so, according to a press release. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is among a cast of celebrities the SEC charged Wednesday with participating in a scheme to illegally promote Sun-tied cryptos.
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