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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