The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra, for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn. The SEC also accused Abra of operating as an unregistered investment company, further complicating the firm’s regulatory standing. SEC Targets Abra […]
New Jersey Regulators Urge Crypto Investors to Withdraw Funds From Abra
New Jersey’s Attorney General, the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the Bureau of Securities have urged investors to immediately withdraw funds from crypto platform Abra. This follows a multi-state investigation into the platform’s alleged violations of state securities laws. Affected investors will receive refunds, with crypto assets being converted to U.S. dollars. New Jersey Investors […]
Abra Acquires Valkyrie’s Tron and Zilliqa Trusts
According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency company Abra has acquired a collection of digital currency trusts from Valkyrie Investments. The transaction, which includes Valkyrie’s Tron and Zilliqa trusts, was reportedly concluded before Abra reached a settlement with state regulators. Valkyrie Sells Several Crypto Trusts to Abra At the end of June, Abra resolved licensing […]
Abra Launches Digital Assets Treasury Solutions Amid Rising Crypto Demand
Abra, a digital asset platform, has introduced Abra Treasury, providing customized digital asset treasury solutions. The service targets corporations, family offices, and non-profits. Abra Treasury, operated by Abra Capital Management LP, aims to offer an integrated suite of services including custody, trading, borrowing, and yield through separately managed accounts. Abra insists these solutions are tailored […]
Cryptocurrency Firm Abra Settles With 25 US States Over Licensing Violations
Financial authorities in 25 U.S. states have reached a settlement with the cryptocurrency investment platform Abra and its CEO Bill Barhydt for operating without proper licensing. This settlement mandates significant changes in how Abra conducts its operations within these states. Abra Reaches Settlement Over Unlicensed Operations, Agrees to Major Concessions According to a report from […]