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Can a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) Be Fined for Market Manipulation?

Possibly, if a DAO is deemed to have sufficient centralized control to be treated as a legal entity by regulators like the SEC.
Greeks.Live15.11.25

Can a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) Be Fined for Market Manipulation?

This is a complex and evolving legal question. Regulators, particularly the SEC, have indicated a willingness to treat certain DAOs as legal entities (like partnerships or corporations) if they exhibit characteristics of centralized control or management.

If a DAO is deemed a legal entity, or if its token is a security, it could potentially be fined. The challenge lies in identifying who is legally responsible within a truly decentralized structure to pay the fine or face other sanctions.

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