SEC charges Tron founder Justin Sun with fraud, crypto security violations
The nation’s top security regulator announced charges against Justin Sun, founder of the crypto platform Tron, alleging that he sold unregistered crypto securities and fraudulently manipulated the secondary market for Tronix TRXUSD, -11.92%, the platform’s native token.
The Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled the charges against Sun and eight celebrities whom it alleges illegally touted Tronix and another token BitTorrent, including actress Lindsay Lohan, social media personality Jake Paul, porn star Kendra Lust, and musicians Lil Yachty, Austin Mahone, Soulja Boy, Ne-Yo and Akon.
“This case demonstrates again the high risk investors face when crypto asset securities are offered and sold without proper disclosure,” said SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, in a statement.
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