“The fraud and deceit were so expansive that many additional people have come forward to report similar harm,” James said in a statement. “This illegal cryptocurrency scheme, and the horrific financial losses that real people have suffered, are yet another reminder of why stronger cryptocurrency regulations are needed to protect all investors.”
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