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Terraform Labs (Luna) Co-Founder Pleads US Court to Dismiss SEC's Fraud Allegations
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Terraform Labs (Luna) Co-Founder Pleads US Court to Dismiss SEC's Fraud Allegations

Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon are defending against fraud and securities allegations by the U.S. SEC, arguing their cryptocurrencies are not securities, amidst a wider legal battle between crypto firms and regulators following the Terra ecosystem's $40 billion downfall in 2022.

CEO of IcomTech Pleads Guilty in Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme
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CEO of IcomTech Pleads Guilty in Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme

Marco Ruiz Ochoa, former CEO of IcomTech, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in a large-scale cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. The company falsely promised high returns on cryptocurrency investments and used promotional tactics to lure victims. Ochoa now faces up to 20 years in prison.