Pump and dump

Introducing ZodiacDAO, an Advanced OlympusDAO Fork Contains: Rebased, NFT, Gamefi and Web3

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Sunday, January 2, 2022

Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - January 2, 2022) - ZodiacDAO Launches an advanced OlympusDAO fork containing Rebased, NFT, GameFi and Web3.

Key Points: 
  • Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - January 2, 2022) - ZodiacDAO Launches an advanced OlympusDAO fork containing Rebased, NFT, GameFi and Web3.
  • Figure 1: Introducing ZodiacDAO, an advanced OlympusDAO fork contains: Rebased, NFT, GameFi and Web3
    Hence, their basic protocol is just like other DAO, and became one of our successful colonizer OlympusDAO fork.
  • However, Zodiac are not simply an OHM fork, but an advanced one.
  • They are solving the problem that most of the other DAO and even OlympusDAO are facing.

SEC Charges California Resident in Microcap Fraud Scheme Targeting Retail Investors

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Investors can find additional information about pump-and-dump scams, including the warning signs of fraud, on Investor.gov.  The Office of Investor Education and Advocacy and Enforcement's Retail Strategy Task Force have issued Investor Alerts about these types of fraud, including Frauds Targeting Main Street Investors -- Investor Alert, Investor Alert:  Fraudulent Stock Promotions, Investor Alert: Don’t Invite Investment Scams to Find You, and Investor Alert: Beware of Stock Recommendations on Investment Research Websites.

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has filed an emergency action charging California resident Charlie Abujudeh with running microcap fraud schemes targeting retail investors.
  • According to the complaint, Abujudeh generated over $9 million in illicit proceeds by selling Odyssey, Scepter, and CannaPharmaRx stock to investors during the promotions he funded.
  • We have charged that Abujudehs schemes harmed investors, said Paul Levenson, Director of the SECs Boston Regional Office.
  • Investors can find additional information about pump-and-dump scams , including the warning signs of fraud, on Investor.gov .

INVESTOR ALERT: Kirby McInerney LLP Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc.

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Monday, March 1, 2021

Investors have until April 27, 2021 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

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  • Investors have until April 27, 2021 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • On October 14, 2020, news broke that Amazon did not have a partnership agreement with AgEagle, and in fact never did.
  • On February 18, 2021, Bonitas Research published a report revealing that AgEagle was a pump & dump scheme orchestrated by .
  • Kirby McInerney LLP is a New York-based plaintiffs law firm concentrating in securities, antitrust, whistleblower, and consumer litigation.

DEADLINE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Vaxart, Inc. and Encourages Investors With Losses in Excess of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Investors have until October 23, 2020 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

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  • Investors have until October 23, 2020 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • Defendants also issued millions of dollars in favorable stock options to Vaxarts most senior executives.
  • On July 25, 2020, details emerged revealing defendants deception concerning their alleged pump and dump scheme.
  • The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country.

ASC finds Jim Can and Charles Miller engaged in fraudulent pump and dump scheme

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 27, 2020 /CNW/ - The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has found that Bluforest Inc., Cem (Jim) Can and Charles Michael Miller breached Alberta securities laws.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Aug. 27, 2020 /CNW/ - The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has found that Bluforest Inc., Cem (Jim) Can and Charles Michael Miller breached Alberta securities laws.
  • An ASC panel ruled that Can and Miller engaged in a course of conduct that perpetrated a fraud by participating in a pump and dump scheme.
  • In making its decision, the ASC panel noted that Can and Miller were both centrally involved in virtually all aspects of Bluforest's pump and dump scheme, including that they secretly controlled Bluforest and most of the company's free-trading shares.
  • The ASC panel also found that they sold a significant number of those shares during a promotional campaign directed by Can.

VAXART ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Vaxart, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Investors have until October 23, 2020 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

Key Points: 
  • Investors have until October 23, 2020 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • On July 25, 2020, details emerged revealing defendants deception concerning their alleged pump and dump scheme.
  • Vaxart was featured prominently in the article, and it clarified Vaxart is not among the companies selected to receive significant financial support from Warp Speed.
  • The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country.

NICE Actimize SURVEIL-X Selected by Global Investment Platform eToro to Guard Against Market Manipulation and Ensure Compliance

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

eToro will also utilize NICE Actimizes industry-leading case management capabilities providing robust evidence of a strong and repeatable compliance process.

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  • eToro will also utilize NICE Actimizes industry-leading case management capabilities providing robust evidence of a strong and repeatable compliance process.
  • The NICE Actimize SURVEIL-X Markets Surveillance application enables securities trading firms like eToro to quickly and cost effectively detect sophisticated forms of market manipulation including pump and dump, layering and insider trading.
  • To accomplish this, we chose financial markets compliance innovator NICE Actimize to provide solutions which address the rapidly changing landscape.
  • NICE Actimizes SURVEIL-X Markets Surveillance application provides a comprehensive package of surveillance models that enables global regulatory compliance across products and markets.

Canadian securities regulators warn public of coronavirus-related investment scams

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Fraudsters take advantage of global events and breaking news to lure potential investors with the expectations of significant returns.

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  • Fraudsters take advantage of global events and breaking news to lure potential investors with the expectations of significant returns.
  • A common way they do this is through pump-and-dump schemes involving publicly traded small "shell" companies.
  • When investing in any company, carefully research the investment and keep in mind that fraudsters often exploit the latest crisis.
  • The CSA, the council of the securities regulators of Canada's provinces and territories, co- ordinates and harmonizes regulation for the Canadian capital markets.

Lifshitz & Miller LLP Announces Investigation of Bloom Energy Corporation, First Choice Healthcare Solutions, Inc., Nutanix, Inc., PolarityTE, Inc., Revlon, Inc., Tivity Health, Inc., WellCare Health Plans, Inc., and Whitestone REIT

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Lifshitz & Miller announces investigation into possible securities laws violations in connection with allegations that FCHS securities were involved in a classic pump and dump scheme.

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  • Lifshitz & Miller announces investigation into possible securities laws violations in connection with allegations that FCHS securities were involved in a classic pump and dump scheme.
  • If you are a FCHS investor, and would like additional information about our investigation, please complete the Information Request Form or contact Joshua Lifshitz, Esq.
  • Lifshitz & Miller announces investigation into possible securities laws violations in connection with the SEC investigation of PTE.
  • The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Lifshitz & Miller LLP, 821 Franklin Avenue, Suite 209, Garden City, New York 11530, Tel: (516)493-9780.

Kurtzman Carson Consultants, LLC Announces Claims Process for China Energy Fair Fund Commences

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Monday, February 18, 2019

The China Energy Fair Fund (Fair Fund) was established by the Court to distribute monies to investors harmed by China Energy's manipulation of the market through a pump and dump scheme.

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  • The China Energy Fair Fund (Fair Fund) was established by the Court to distribute monies to investors harmed by China Energy's manipulation of the market through a pump and dump scheme.
  • The administration of the Fair Fund is governed by the Distribution Plan.
  • A copy of the Distribution Plan, which contains a description of eligibility and other conditions to participation, can be found at www.ChinaEnergyFairFund.com .
  • The Court has appointed Kurtzman Carson Consultants, LLC (KCC) as the Distribution Agent to administer the distribution, including the claims process.