• Dapps:16.23K
  • Blockchains:78
  • Active users:66.47M
  • 30d volume:$303.26B
  • 30d transactions:$879.24M

Elon Musk in Court: Delay in Disclosing Twitter Stake Leads to SEC Lawsuit

user avatar

by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

The SEC has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for allegedly violating federal securities laws by delaying the disclosure of his stake in Twitter.

Allegations of Delayed Disclosure

Filed in a Washington D.C. federal court, the lawsuit accuses Musk of failing to disclose his purchase of over 5% of Twitter shares within the required 10-day period. Musk disclosed his 9.2% stake only on April 4, 2022, which the SEC claims enabled him to acquire over $500 million worth of Twitter shares at discounted prices.

Investors must report stakes within 10 calendar days of surpassing the 5% threshold.

Financial Impact and Investor Consequences

The SEC contends that Musk's delay harmed other investors by preventing them from making informed decisions about Twitter's stock. The SEC claims that Musk underpaid by at least $150 million for shares purchased after the filing deadline.

Musk's Response and Criticism of the SEC

Elon Musk called the SEC a "totally broken" organization. His legal team, led by Alex Spiro, argues that the lawsuit represents a "multi-year campaign of harassment" and if proven carries a nominal penalty.

"It is merely an administrative failure to file a single form," said Alex Spiro, Musk's attorney.

Musk's ongoing feud with the SEC continues. If the SEC wins, Musk may face civil penalties, including fines and possible disgorgement of profits.

0

Rewards

chest
chest
chest
chest

More rewards

Discover enhanced rewards on our social media.

chest

Other news

Crypto Fear Greed Index Indicates Market Sentiment Shift

chest

The Crypto Fear Greed Index has climbed above 29 for the first time since January 29, indicating a shift from extreme fear to plain fear in the crypto market.

user avatarSatoshi Nakamura

Ethereum's Derivatives Market Shifts as Buyers Take Control

chest

Ethereum's derivatives market is experiencing a significant shift as buyers gain control over sell pressure, indicating a potential change in market dynamics.

user avatarJesper Sørensen

Stalemate in Congress Over Crypto Regulation Bill

chest

A bill aimed at regulating the US crypto market, known as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, is currently stalled in Congress due to opposition from banks and crypto companies regarding stablecoin regulations.

user avatarRajesh Kumar

SBI Remit and Tottori Bank to Launch International Money Transfer Services

chest

SBI Remit and Tottori Bank are launching international money transfer services on April 20, 2026, to support the growing foreign workforce in Tottori Prefecture.

user avatarLucas Weissmann

Aave Faces Major Fallout from Exploit

chest

Aave has lost over 23% of its value following a significant exploit that resulted in $292 million in stolen rsETH, leading to a liquidity crisis.

user avatarEmily Carter

Aave's Liquidity Crisis Deepens Amid Exploit Fallout

chest

Aave's liquidity crisis deepens as an exploit creates $200 million in bad debt, pushing utilization to 100% and complicating user withdrawals.

user avatarFilippo Romano

Important disclaimer: The information presented on the Dapp.Expert portal is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an investment recommendation or a guide to action in the field of cryptocurrencies. The Dapp.Expert team is not responsible for any potential losses or missed profits associated with the use of materials published on the site. Before making investment decisions in cryptocurrencies, we recommend consulting a qualified financial advisor.