Odaily Planet Daily News: Trump advisor Epshteyn and others have been sued collectively by investors for promoting the Meme coin “Let’s Go Brandon.” The lawsuit was reportedly filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, accusing the individuals of knowingly engaging in false advertising while promoting the Meme coin, claiming it was decentralized. In reality, operators can control the smart contract, governance, and transactions, including freezing accounts. (The Block)
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