Former SEC chief criticizes NBA handling of controversial crypto partnerships

Former SEC chief criticizes NBA handling of controversial crypto partnerships

The National Basketball Association (NBA) should be held responsible for the alleged misconduct of its teams, according to a former official of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
On Feb. 6, a proposed class-action lawsuit was filed against the sports organization concerning its marketing partnerships with the defunct crypto lender Voyager Digital.
The lawsuit asserts that the NBA demonstrated “gross negligence” by endorsing Voyager’s promotional agreement with the Dallas Mavericks. It further contends that the NBA should be accountable for approving Voyager’s unregistered securities.
Additionally, the plaintiffs argue that the NBA knowingly embraced the risks associated with collaborating with crypto entities like Voyager, Coinbase, and FTX.
They claim the NBA accepted “billions in promotional compensation” amidst challenges such as dwindling arena attendance and substantial television revenue losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The NBA violated their own

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