SEC charges Florida man and company in alleged $22 million crypto mining fraud scheme
The defendants allegedly raised $22 million from more than 380 investors through a fraudulent crypto asset mining scheme.
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The defendants allegedly raised $22 million from more than 380 investors through a fraudulent crypto asset mining scheme.
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