Sec-Lawsuit

SEC Drops Landmark Lawsuit Against Ripple Labs After Political Shifts

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In a landmark regulatory decision on March 19, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped its four-year lawsuit against Ripple Labs, a cryptocurrency firm with close political connections. Following a partial legal victory in 2023 and significant changes in SEC leadership under the …

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SEC Files Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against Former DWAC CEO Patrick Orlando

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The Securities and Exchange Commission files a federal lawsuit against Patrick Orlando, former CEO and Chairman of Digital World Acquisition Corporation, alleging securities fraud in connection with DWAC’s initial public offering and proposed merger with Trump Media. The SEC alleges Orlando …

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