Reported about 1 year ago
Financial regulators in 25 U.S. states reached a settlement with cryptocurrency investment platform Abra and its CEO for operating without required state licenses. Abra agreed to stop accepting crypto from U.S. customers, cease offering cryptocurrencies for buying and trading, refund up to $82.1 million to customers in the 25 states, and prohibit the CEO from engaging in money transmission or service businesses in those states for five years. The states, including Washington, Texas, Georgia, and Ohio, decided to forgo monetary penalties to ensure full customer repayment. Abra clarified that it continues to operate in the U.S. through Abra Capital Management, an SEC-registered investment advisor, and expressed its satisfaction with resolving the state negotiations.
Source: YAHOO