Pro-soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from plaintiffs who claim they suffered losses due to his promotion of the crypto exchange Binance. The lawsuit alleges that Ronaldo actively participated in the sale of unregistered securities in coordination with Binance. Ronaldo had entered into a partnership with Binance in mid-2022 to promote his own nonfungible tokens (NFTs), which were tied to the exchange. The plaintiffs argue that users who signed up for Ronaldo’s NFTs were more likely to use Binance for other purposes, including investing in what they believed were unregistered securities. The lawsuit also claims that Ronaldo’s promotions encouraged his millions of followers to invest with Binance. The plaintiffs argue that Ronaldo should have known about Binance selling unregistered crypto securities, given his investment experience and resources. The lawsuit also cites Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, which warns celebrities about the need to disclose payments received for promoting cryptocurrencies. The class action plaintiffs are seeking damages and funds to cover legal fees. Meanwhile, Binance and its founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao are facing their own legal troubles, including pleading guilty to money laundering charges and running an unregistered money-transmitting business. Zhao has stepped down as CEO and faces potential prison time, while Binance has agreed to compliance monitoring by the Justice Department and Treasury. The SEC has also sued Binance, alleging the sale of unregistered securities and investigating potential misappropriation of customer funds.

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Information	Details
Geography	Europe
Countries	🇺🇸
Sentiment	negative
Relevance Score	1
People	Mikey Vongdara, Gordon Lewis, Changpeng Zhao, Michael Sizemore, Cristiano Ronaldo
Companies	Binance, Justice Department, Treasury, SuperRare, Securities and Exchange Commission
Currencies	BNB
Securities	None