š Linqto files for bankruptcy, 4.7 million Ripple shares 'stuck' amid the crisis
Linqto ā a private investment platform that allows purchasing company shares before an IPO ā has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas. Notably, they currently hold 4.7 million Ripple shares (estimated at ~450 million USD), but Ripple quickly responded: āWe have never done business with Linqtoā.
The collapse is not just about money ā but also a crisis of trust. According to records, Linqto is under investigation for allegedly selling shares to unqualified investors, and worse, many users may not actually own what they thought they purchased. The former CEO is also accused of āselling unripe cropsā at prices 60% higher than the original price ā violating U.S. securities laws.
š The SEC has officially intervened, and the Linqto platform has been shut down since March, with revenue halted. The first hearing took place on July 9.
Ripple also stated that they ācut tiesā with Linqto at the end of 2024.
ā ļø Lesson learned: When investing in private assets, especially through intermediary platforms, be very cautious about actual ownership rights and transparency.
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