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The complaint charges violations of the anti-fraud provisions of Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. The SEC is seeking permanent injunctive relief, disgorgement of ill-gotten gains with prejudgment interest, civil monetary penalties, and a permanent bar prohibiting Basile from serving as an officer or director of any public company.","heading":"SEC Enforcement Action (2026)","severity":"critical","sources":[{"credibility":1,"name":"SEC Litigation Release LR-26530: Donald G. 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First, he allegedly promoted LTNM as 'the world's first insured digital asset,' claiming coverage of up to $1 billion from an international insurance broker and risk advisor — a policy the SEC states never existed. Second, Basile allegedly represented the token as an asset-backed cryptocurrency secured by an 'existing trust' holding a basket of digital assets including Bitcoin and Ethereum; the SEC alleges no such trust or underlying asset pool was ever created. Third, Basile allegedly told investors that at least 80% of their funds would be used to support the token's underlying value or fund reserves. The SEC states that in reality, millions of dollars were diverted to personal use. A separate investor lawsuit also alleged Basile falsely claimed the project had received '$20 million from the producers of Star Trek,' a claim denied by Paramount, which stated it had no involvement with or knowledge of Bitcoin Latinum.","heading":"Alleged Misrepresentations to Investors","severity":"critical","sources":[{"credibility":1,"name":"SEC Complaint — comp26530.pdf (via SEC.gov)","type":"court_filing","url":"https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2026/comp26530.pdf"},{"credibility":2,"name":"SEC Charges Bitcoin Latinum Founder Donald Basile With $16 Million Investor Fraud — Blockonomi","type":"news_article","url":"https://blockonomi.com/sec-charges-bitcoin-latinum-founder-donald-basile-with-16-million-investor-fraud/"},{"credibility":1,"name":"A Cryptocurrency Named After The Fictional Money In Star Trek Is 'Worthless' And 'A Scam,' New Lawsuit Alleges — Forbes","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.forbes.com/sites/cyrusfarivar/2022/11/30/a-cryptocurrency-named-after-the-fictional-money-in-star-trek-is-worthless-and-a-scam-new-lawsuit-alleges/"}]},{"content":"The SEC alleges that rather than using investor proceeds to build the Bitcoin Latinum ecosystem as promised, Basile diverted substantial sums for personal benefit. Specific alleged personal expenditures identified in SEC reporting include: the purchase of a Miami condominium for approximately $4.1 million, credit card payments, and the purchase of a horse valued at approximately $160,000. The SAFT offering ran from approximately March through December 2021. The token was, according to the SEC, never properly launched on major exchanges and ultimately became worthless, leaving hundreds of investors with no return.","heading":"Alleged Misappropriation of Investor Funds","severity":"critical","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Crypto Founder Allegedly Masterminds $16,000,000 'Insured' Coin Offering, Splurges on Luxury Homes and Horse: SEC — The Daily Hodl","type":"news_article","url":"https://dailyhodl.com/2026/04/29/crypto-founder-allegedly-masterminds-16000000-insured-coin-offering-splurges-on-luxury-homes-and-horse-sec/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"SEC Sues Donald Basile Over $16M Bitcoin Latinum Fraud — Analytics Insight","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.analyticsinsight.net/news/sec-sues-donald-basile-over-16m-bitcoin-latinum-fraud"},{"credibility":2,"name":"SEC charges Donald Basile in $16M crypto fraud tied to 'insured' token — Bitget News","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560605372928"}]},{"content":"In February 2022, plaintiffs Raymond and Simon Jonna filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (Case No. 2:2022-cv-10208) alleging that Bitcoin Latinum, operating as GIBF GP Inc., committed securities fraud, wire fraud, and fraudulent conversion of investment funds. The plaintiffs alleged they invested $500,000 in Bitcoin Latinum tokens and received neither the tokens nor a refund. Bitcoin Latinum sought to compel arbitration based on an arbitration clause in the SAFT agreement. In June 2024, U.S. District Judge Laurie J. Michelson denied the motion to compel arbitration, finding that there was no evidence the plaintiffs were aware of or consented to the purchase agreement's terms. On May 14, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed that ruling, additionally finding that Bitcoin Latinum had waived its arbitration rights by engaging in more than two years of active litigation before asserting the arbitration defense. The case continues in federal court.","heading":"Civil Litigation: Jonna v. Bitcoin Latinum (Michigan, 2022–2025)","severity":"critical","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Sixth Circuit Rejects Bitcoin Latinum's Arbitration Bid in Fraud Case — BlockTribune","type":"news_article","url":"https://blocktribune.com/sixth-circuit-rejects-bitcoin-latinums-arbitration-bid-in-fraud-case/"},{"credibility":1,"name":"Jonna et al v. Bitcoin Latinum et al, No. 2:2022cv10208, Document 172 (E.D. Mich. 2024) — Justia","type":"court_filing","url":"https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/michigan/miedce/2:2022cv10208/359650/172/"},{"credibility":1,"name":"Raymond Jonna v. Bitcoin Latinum, 23-1441 — CourtListener","type":"court_filing","url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67474604/raymond-jonna-v-bitcoin-latinum/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Bitcoin Latinum Named in Civil Lawsuit Alleging Securities Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Fraudulent Conversion — CryptoCurrencyWire","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.cryptocurrencywire.com/bitcoin-latinum-named-in-civil-lawsuit-alleging-securities-fraud-wire-fraud-and-fraudulent-conversion-of-investment-funds/"}]},{"content":"On November 14, 2022, plaintiff Arshad Assofi filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Donald Basile, alleging Basile defrauded him of more than $15 million. Assofi alleged that he transferred $15,555,329 to Basile in a series of payments, including cash payments, based on representations Basile made about Bitcoin Latinum. According to the complaint, Assofi was told that the project had already received $20 million from Star Trek producers and had other major institutional backers — claims that were disputed. Assofi alleged Basile made unsupported claims, broke promises, and used company funds for personal expenses.","heading":"Civil Litigation: Assofi v. Basile (California, 2022)","severity":"critical","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Hellmuth-promoted cryptocurrency Bitcoin Latinum and founder sued in California — Poker.org","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.poker.org/latest-news/hellmuth-promoted-cryptocurrency-bitcoin-latinum-and-founder-sued-in-california-as4ui0j6IbXF/"},{"credibility":1,"name":"Arshad Assofi v. Donald Basile: Complaint ('$15M Bitcoin Latinum Crypto Fraud') — OffshoreAlert","type":"court_filing","url":"https://www.offshorealert.com/arshad-assofi-v-donald-basile-complaint-15m-bitcoin-latinum-crypto-fraud/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Phil Hellmuth-endorsed altcoin Bitcoin Latinum accused of securities fraud — Poker.org","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.poker.org/phil-hellmuth-endorsed-altcoin-bitcoin-latinum-accused-of-securities-fraud/"}]},{"content":"Bitcoin Latinum deployed an extensive celebrity marketing strategy during its 2021 fundraising period. Professional poker player Phil Hellmuth, a 16-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, served as a paid endorser and appeared at promotional events alongside Basile, including events in Miami. Hellmuth was also listed in at least one investment database as an angel investor in the project, though his precise financial relationship with the project has not been independently confirmed beyond the paid endorsement role. Grammy-nominated rapper Quavo of Migos announced a partnership with Bitcoin Latinum to launch 'Cyber Yachts' NFTs on the project's UnicoNFT marketplace. At an Art Basel event in Miami in December 2021, Quavo and Grammy-nominated rapper Tory Lanez performed at a Bitcoin Latinum-sponsored gala event. MMA athletes Jorge Masvidal, Paige VanZant, and Anthony Pettis were also associated with promotional activities. In August 2021, Bitcoin Latinum announced a partnership with luxury hospitality group The h.wood Group for cross-promotional marketing and acceptance of LTNM at their venues. The funding for these events is alleged by plaintiffs in the Assofi lawsuit to have come from misappropriated investor funds.","heading":"Celebrity and Influencer Marketing","severity":"high","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Hellmuth-promoted cryptocurrency Bitcoin Latinum and founder sued in California — Poker.org","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.poker.org/latest-news/hellmuth-promoted-cryptocurrency-bitcoin-latinum-and-founder-sued-in-california-as4ui0j6IbXF/"},{"credibility":3,"name":"Bitcoin Latinum and Quavo to Conquer the Metaverse — Digital Journal","type":"other","url":"https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/bitcoin-latinum-and-quavo-to-conquer-the-metaverse"},{"credibility":3,"name":"Bitcoin Latinum Partners with World Famous The h.wood Group for Blockchain Expansion — Financial Content","type":"other","url":"https://markets.financialcontent.com/pennwell.oilgasjournal/article/acn-2021-8-12-bitcoin-latinum-partners-with-world-famous-the-hwood-group-for-blockchain-expansion"},{"credibility":3,"name":"Bitcoin Latinum Hosts Historic Miami Art Basel Metaverse Party — Financial Content","type":"other","url":"https://markets.financialcontent.com/pennwell.oilgasjournal/article/acn-2021-12-4-bitcoin-latinum-hosts-historic-miami-art-basel-metaverse-party"}]},{"content":"Donald G. Basile holds an MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. He began his career at AT&T Bell Labs and IBM before moving into venture capital and startup leadership. He co-founded and served as CEO of Fusion-io, a flash storage company that went public on the NYSE, serving as chairman from August 2006 and CEO from February 2008 to February 2009. He subsequently served as CEO of Violin Memory from April 2009 to December 2013, leading the company through a $400 million fundraise and a Toshiba partnership before its NYSE listing; he departed the board in February 2014. Basile and his teams have, by his own account, raised over $1 billion for high-tech startups and participated as investor, executive, or board member in over 30 Silicon Valley companies. He also founded Roman DBDR Tech Acquisition Corp, a SPAC vehicle. Basile later founded Monsoon Blockchain Corporation, the entity through which he developed Bitcoin Latinum.","heading":"Donald Basile: Background and Prior Career","severity":"low","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Don Basile — Wikipedia","type":"other","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Basile"},{"credibility":2,"name":"SALT Conference — Dr. Donald Basile speaker profile","type":"other","url":"https://archive2.salt.org/speakers/donald-basile"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Violin Memory Names Industry Pioneer Donald Basile as CEO — ChipEstimate","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.chipestimate.com/Violin-Memory-Names-Industry-Pioneer-Donald-Basile-as-CEO/Semiconductor-IP-Core/news/1506"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Don Basile No More Board's Director at Violin Memory — StorageNewsletter","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.storagenewsletter.com/2014/02/03/don-basile-no-more-boards-director-at-violin-memory/"}]},{"content":"Bitcoin Latinum (LTNM) was listed on several smaller cryptocurrency exchanges including HitBTC, LBank, DigiFinex, Hotbit, and XT.com. In January 2022, the project announced plans to expand to ten additional global exchanges. In February 2022, it was announced for a pre-listing on Binance and a planned listing on BitMart. The price of LTNM dropped sharply — reportedly by approximately 95% — following the February 2022 Michigan lawsuit, amid public reports of alleged misappropriation of investor funds. The SEC, in its 2026 complaint, characterizes the token as having never been properly launched on major exchanges and ultimately becoming worthless.","heading":"Token Performance and Exchange Listings","severity":"high","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Bitcoin Latinum Announces Pre-listing on One of the World's Largest Cryptocurrency Exchanges — GlobeNewswire","type":"other","url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/02/03/2378288/0/en/Bitcoin-Latinum-Announces-Pre-listing-on-One-of-the-World-s-Largest-Cryptocurrency-Exchanges.html"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Phil Hellmuth-endorsed altcoin Bitcoin Latinum accused of securities fraud — Poker.org","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.poker.org/phil-hellmuth-endorsed-altcoin-bitcoin-latinum-accused-of-securities-fraud/"}]},{"content":"Bitcoin Latinum's public-facing materials stated the company was based in Palo Alto, California. However, plaintiff filings in the Michigan lawsuit alleged that no company called 'Bitcoin Latinum' had ever been registered to do business in California. The operative entities named in regulatory and judicial proceedings are GIBF GP, Inc. and Monsoon Blockchain Corporation, both controlled by Basile.","heading":"Corporate Structure and Registration Concerns","severity":"medium","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Bitcoin Latinum Named in Civil Lawsuit Alleging Securities Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Fraudulent Conversion — CryptoCurrencyWire","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.cryptocurrencywire.com/bitcoin-latinum-named-in-civil-lawsuit-alleging-securities-fraud-wire-fraud-and-fraudulent-conversion-of-investment-funds/"},{"credibility":1,"name":"Raymond Jonna et al v. Bitcoin Latinum et al: Complaint — OffshoreAlert","type":"court_filing","url":"https://www.offshorealert.com/raymond-jonna-et-al-v-bitcoin-latinum-et-al-complaint/"}]}],"sources_used":[{"credibility":1,"name":"SEC Litigation Release LR-26530: Donald G. 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Basile and operated through entities GIBF GP, Inc. and Monsoon Blockchain Corporation. The project raised approximately $16 million from hundreds of investors via Simple Agreements for Future Tokens (SAFTs) between 2020 and 2021. In April 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged Basile and his entities with securities fraud, alleging that key representations to investors — including claims of $1 billion in insurance coverage and an asset-backed trust — were fabricated, and that millions in investor funds were misappropriated for personal use.","timeline":[{"date":"2006-08-01","event":"Donald Basile becomes Chairman of the Board at Fusion-io, a flash storage startup.","source":"Don Basile — Wikipedia","source_url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Basile"},{"date":"2008-02-01","event":"Basile becomes CEO of Fusion-io, leading it toward NYSE listing.","source":"SALT Conference — Dr. Donald Basile speaker profile","source_url":"https://archive2.salt.org/speakers/donald-basile"},{"date":"2009-04-01","event":"Basile becomes CEO of Violin Memory, eventually leading company to raise $400 million and list on NYSE.","source":"Violin Memory Names Industry Pioneer Donald Basile as CEO — ChipEstimate","source_url":"https://www.chipestimate.com/Violin-Memory-Names-Industry-Pioneer-Donald-Basile-as-CEO/Semiconductor-IP-Core/news/1506"},{"date":"2014-02-01","event":"Basile departs the Violin Memory board of directors.","source":"Don Basile No More Board's Director at Violin Memory — StorageNewsletter","source_url":"https://www.storagenewsletter.com/2014/02/03/don-basile-no-more-boards-director-at-violin-memory/"},{"date":"2020-01-01","event":"Basile launches Bitcoin Latinum (LTNM) through GIBF GP, Inc. and Monsoon Blockchain Corporation and begins SAFT offering to investors.","source":"SEC Charges Bitcoin Latinum Founder Over Alleged $16M Investor Fraud — Crypto Briefing","source_url":"https://cryptobriefing.com/sec-charges-fraud-bitcoin-latinum/"},{"date":"2021-03-01","event":"SAFT investor offering period begins. Basile allegedly raises approximately $16 million from hundreds of investors through December 2021.","source":"SEC Litigation Release LR-26530","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26530"},{"date":"2021-08-12","event":"Bitcoin Latinum announces partnership with luxury hospitality group The h.wood Group for cross-promotional marketing.","source":"Bitcoin Latinum Partners with The h.wood Group — Financial Content","source_url":"https://markets.financialcontent.com/pennwell.oilgasjournal/article/acn-2021-8-12-bitcoin-latinum-partners-with-world-famous-the-hwood-group-for-blockchain-expansion"},{"date":"2021-12-04","event":"Bitcoin Latinum hosts a sold-out Art Basel party in Miami, with performances by Quavo and Tory Lanez.","source":"Bitcoin Latinum Hosts Historic Miami Art Basel Metaverse Party — Financial Content","source_url":"https://markets.financialcontent.com/pennwell.oilgasjournal/article/acn-2021-12-4-bitcoin-latinum-hosts-historic-miami-art-basel-metaverse-party"},{"date":"2022-01-06","event":"Bitcoin Latinum announces plans to list on ten additional global exchanges in 2022.","source":"Bitcoin Latinum Announces 2022 Exchange Listing Plans — GlobeNewswire","source_url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/01/06/2362237/0/en/Bitcoin-Latinum-Announces-2022-Exchange-Listing-Plans.html"},{"date":"2022-02-01","event":"Plaintiffs Raymond and Simon Jonna file securities fraud suit against Bitcoin Latinum in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, alleging $500,000 in lost investment. LTNM price reportedly drops approximately 95% in the aftermath.","source":"Bitcoin Latinum Named in Civil Lawsuit — CryptoCurrencyWire","source_url":"https://www.cryptocurrencywire.com/bitcoin-latinum-named-in-civil-lawsuit-alleging-securities-fraud-wire-fraud-and-fraudulent-conversion-of-investment-funds/"},{"date":"2022-11-14","event":"Arshad Assofi files suit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Basile, alleging fraud and loss of more than $15 million, including claims about false Star Trek producer investment representations.","source":"Hellmuth-promoted cryptocurrency Bitcoin Latinum and founder sued in California — Poker.org","source_url":"https://www.poker.org/latest-news/hellmuth-promoted-cryptocurrency-bitcoin-latinum-and-founder-sued-in-california-as4ui0j6IbXF/"},{"date":"2022-11-30","event":"Forbes publishes report detailing investor allegations that Basile falsely claimed Star Trek producers had invested $20 million in Bitcoin Latinum; Paramount denies any involvement.","source":"A Cryptocurrency Named After The Fictional Money In Star Trek Is 'Worthless' And 'A Scam,' New Lawsuit Alleges — Forbes","source_url":"https://www.forbes.com/sites/cyrusfarivar/2022/11/30/a-cryptocurrency-named-after-the-fictional-money-in-star-trek-is-worthless-and-a-scam-new-lawsuit-alleges/"},{"date":"2024-06-17","event":"U.S. District Judge Laurie J. Michelson denies Bitcoin Latinum's motion to compel arbitration in the Jonna case, finding plaintiffs never consented to arbitration clause.","source":"Judge Denies Bitcoin Latinum's Motion to Compel Arbitration in $500K Crypto Lawsuit — BlockTribune","source_url":"https://blocktribune.com/judge-denies-bitcoin-latinums-motion-to-compel-arbitration-in-500k-crypto-lawsuit/"},{"date":"2025-05-14","event":"The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirms the denial of Bitcoin Latinum's arbitration bid, additionally finding that Bitcoin Latinum waived its arbitration rights through more than two years of active litigation.","source":"Sixth Circuit Rejects Bitcoin Latinum's Arbitration Bid in Fraud Case — BlockTribune","source_url":"https://blocktribune.com/sixth-circuit-rejects-bitcoin-latinums-arbitration-bid-in-fraud-case/"},{"date":"2026-04-17","event":"The SEC files a civil fraud complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against Donald G. Basile, GIBF GP, Inc., and Monsoon Blockchain Corporation, alleging $16 million in investor fraud tied to fabricated insurance coverage, non-existent asset-backed trust, and personal misappropriation of funds.","source":"SEC Litigation Release LR-26530","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26530"}]},"v":1}

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