DraftKings NFTs Securities Trial Advances As Judge Rejects Motion To Dismiss ...
A US Judge has rejected DraftKings’ motion to dismiss the class action lawsuit filed by the company’s Non-Fungible Token (NFT) buyers. The lawsuit accuses DraftKings, its CEO, CFO, and president of allegedly violating federal securities laws with its NFTs. Related Reading: New Crypto Regulation: Firms In Hawaii Now Exempt From MT License Requirement DraftKings Accused […]
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