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The decentralized finance protocol SafeMoon filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Thursday. A leaked email to the team highlighted that,
“The company cannot continue its business operations and is today filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah. As a result, your employment with SafeMoon is terminated effective today.”
The United States securities regulators charged the crypto company (last month) for misappropriating clients’ funds.
SafeMoon’s financial challenges
🚨 #SafeMoon officially files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.
Previously, the #SEC accused SafeMoon and its executive team of fraud and unregistered issuance of cryptocurrency securities in November. pic.twitter.com/OvWVpjUhAx— Ajay Kashyap (@EverythingAjay) December 15, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission sued the firm and its key members for defrauding customers of over $200 million and selling unregistered securities. The watchdog stated that three team members, Thomas Smith, John Karony, and Kyle Nagy, failed to fulfill what they promised investors regarding profitability. The execs utilized client funds for personal gains.
The United States Department of Justice arrested CEO Karony and Smith last month, whereas Kyle Nagy is still at large.
The court filing reveals that SafeMoon US LLC has assets worth between $10M and $50M and estimated liabilities ranging from $100,001 to $500K.
No longer ‘mooning’
While SafeMoon creators claimed that their token would “fly to the moon safely,” execs allegedly scammed investors millions to purchase personal belongings such as real estate and luxury vehicles.
SAFEMOON’s price plummeted significantly following the fraud developments, loosing half of its value. Despite ongoing recoveries, the bankruptcy news had many losing faith in the project, some calling it a scam. The token saw a massive 5830195% surge within 70 days after its launch. However, SafeMoon hovers about 99% down from its all-time highs.
Meanwhile, cryptocurrency enthusiasts can expect more questionable projects like SafeMoon to disappear as the bull run looms. The digital coins market could experience more dumps and heightened volatility ahead.
It remains crucial to witness what awaits for SAFEMOON price amid company challenges.
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