Pastor Said God Told Him To Remodel Home After Selling $1.3M Worth Of 'Worthless Crypto' To Followers
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Colorado-based pastor Eli Regalado, founder of INDXcoin, admitted to misappropriating $1.3 million from investors, mainly from his online congregation. He and his partner Kaitlin Regalado were charged by the Colorado Securities Commission for promoting a fraudulent token, INDXcoin, through their online exchange, Kingdom Wealth Exchange (KWE). Regalado claimed that half of the funds went to taxes and a significant amount to a home renovation 'instructed by God'. The exchange ceased operations on November 1 due to financial difficulties.
January 22, 2024 | 4:12 am
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The article mentions Bitcoin's price action, trading at $41,133, down 1.12% in the last 24 hours. The news of the fraud does not directly relate to Bitcoin but reflects on the broader cryptocurrency market's challenges with trust and security.
While the news of the fraud case involving INDXcoin does not directly impact Bitcoin's fundamentals or market dynamics, it could contribute to a general sentiment of caution among investors in the cryptocurrency market. However, given Bitcoin's established market position, the direct impact of this news is likely to be minimal and short-lived.
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