SEC wins $5.5 million default judgment over alleged fake crypto platform NanoBit

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The SEC is awarded a $5.5 million default judgment against NanoBit, a fake crypto platform that allegedly swindled users through WhatsApp. The group built trust with victims, then misappropriated funds to Hong Kong bank accounts, bypassing any actual crypto trades. This judgment underscores the SEC's ongoing efforts to combat crypto scams, protecting investors from fraudulent schemes.