Court Imposes $25M Penalty on My Big Coin for Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Claims
A federal court has ordered My Big Coin to pay $25 million in penalties and restitution, marking a significant crackdown on fraudulent cryptocurrency projects. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) revealed the ruling on June 11, exposing the scheme''s false claims of gold backing and market viability.
The case underscores regulatory vigilance in the crypto space, with authorities taking decisive action against misleading investor propositions. Such enforcement actions aim to bolster confidence in digital assets by weeding out bad actors.