Summary
- Texas regulators are targeting the promoter behind two cryptocurrencies that aim to capitalize on Elon Musk’s AI pursuits.
- The cryptocurrencies are titled Elon Musk AI Token and TruthGPT Coin after Musk’s proposed ChatGPT competitor.
- The individual responsible for promoting both assets is San Francisco resident Horatiu Charlie Caragaceanu.
Texas Regulators Target Crypto Tokens Capitalizing on Elon Musk, TruthGPT
U.S. regulators in Texas are targeting the promoter behind two cryptocurrencies that aim to capitalize on Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) pursuits, Bloomberg reported May 3. Joe Rotunda, enforcement director for the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB), suggested that the tokens aim to capitalize on those efforts illegitimately. The TSSB has submitted a filing alleging that the two tokens are “part of a fraudulent securities scheme” and issued a cease-and-desist order alongside other states.
The Cryptocurrencies
One of the cryptocurrencies is simply titled „Elon Musk AI Token,“ while the other is named „TruthGPT Coin“ after Musk’s proposed ChatGPT competitor of the same name. Both tokens were allegedly promoted by San Francisco resident and entrepreneur Horatiu Charlie Caragaceanu.