How Crypto Twitter reacted to Kim Kardashian’s $1.26M SEC fine
Some pointed out the regulator's supposed hypocrisy, others told crypto-influencers to lawyer up, whilst a few poked fun at the reality TV star. The crypto community reacted with a mix of disbelief and amusement after reality star Kim Kardashian was fined for promoting the cryptocurrency EthereumMax (EMAX). The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fined Kardashian $1.26 million on Oct. 3, for “touting on social media” about the EMAX without disclosing she was paid $250,000 to post about it. Kardashian has neither admitted to nor denied the SEC’s allegations, but settled....
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DOGE was trading higher to start the week, as markets reacted to the news that Elon Musk’s bid to acquire Twitter was being considered by the board.
Musk previously stated that he could see DOGE used as a payment or tipping method on the platform, should his attempts to acquire the social media company....
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