SEC Charges Founders of $1.7 Billion HyperFund Crypto Pyramid Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against Xue Lee and Brenda Chunga, who are accused of orchestrating the $1.7 billion HyperFund cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. The SEC alleges that the duo marketed HyperFund as an opportunity for investors to participate in profitable crypto asset mining operations and emphasized affiliations with a Fortune 500 company, but the complaint alleges that HyperFund was a pyramid scheme devoid of any substantial revenue source aside from funds collected from investors. Brenda Chunga has agreed to settle the charges, pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud, while criminal charges have been filed against Lee and Chunga. This case serves as a cautionary tale for investors seeking opportunities in the high-risk crypto space.
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