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Riot Blockchain Names New CEO, Chairman after SEC Fraud Charges for Former Boss

Published 09/10/2018, 07:01 AM
Updated 09/10/2018, 08:42 AM
 Riot Blockchain Names New CEO, Chairman after SEC Fraud Charges for Former Boss

John O'Rourke has stepped down as CEO and chairman of US-based Riot Blockchain after being charged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with fraud. O’Rourke, who acted as CEO for about ten months, has been replaced in that role on an interim basis by Chris Ensey, while Remo Mancini has been named chairman of the board.

On Friday, the SEC charged a group of 10 people and their associated firms and organizations with taking part in fraudulent schemes that generated a total of $27 million. The “microcap fraudsters” illegally sold company shares, which left many retail investors with worthless stock, the regulator said in its ...


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