總統候選人布洛克·皮爾斯在競選集會上為欺詐訴訟文件提供服務

美國總統候選人布羅克·皮爾斯(Brock Pierce) 在一次競選集會上收到了法庭文件，該文件涉及一項指控與Block.one 的EOS 代幣銷售有關的證券欺詐的訴訟，皮爾斯是Block.one的前任高階主管。該訴訟由首席原告 Crypto Assets Opportunity Fund 提起，指控 Block.one 及其前高管（包括皮爾斯）欺騙投資者並尋求賠償。

Presidential Candidate Brock Pierce Faces Fraud Lawsuit During Campaign Rally

總統候選人布洛克皮爾斯在競選集會上面臨詐欺訴訟

New York, September 16, 2020 - United States presidential candidate Brock Pierce, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, was served with legal documents during a campaign rally in New York City on Monday. The documents pertain to a class-action lawsuit alleging securities fraud in connection with the EOS token sale, which raised over $4 billion in 2017 and 2018.

紐約，2020 年 9 月 16 日 - 加密貨幣行業的知名人物、美國總統候選人布洛克·皮爾斯 (Brock Pierce) 週一在紐約市的競選集會上收到了法律文件。這些文件涉及一項集體訴訟，指控 EOS 代幣銷售存在證券詐欺行為，該代幣在 2017 年和 2018 年籌集了超過 40 億美元的資金。

Video footage captured by a bystander and posted on Twitter shows Pierce receiving what appear to be official court papers. The documents are believed to originate from a lawsuit brought by the Crypto Assets Opportunity Fund, which alleges that Block.one, the blockchain developer behind the EOS token, misled investors during the token sale.

旁觀者拍攝並發佈在推特上的影片片段顯示，皮爾斯收到了看似官方的法庭文件。這些文件據信源自加密資產機會基金提起的訴訟，該基金指控 EOS 代幣背後的區塊鏈開發者 Block.one 在代幣銷售過程中誤導了投資者。

The lawsuit names Block.one's CEO, Brendan Blumer, CTO, Dan Larimer, former CSO, Brock Pierce, and former partner, Ian Grigg, as defendants. The plaintiffs accuse the executives of deceptive marketing practices and seek damages on behalf of investors who purchased EOS tokens.

該訴訟將 Block.one 執行長 Brendan Blumer、首席技術長 Dan Larimer、前 CSO Brock Pierce 和前合夥人 Ian Grigg 列為被告。原告指控高層存在欺騙性行銷行為，並代表購買 EOS 代幣的投資者尋求賠償。

In September 2019, Block.one settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for $24 million over allegations that the token sale constituted an unregistered securities offering. However, the private class-action lawsuit filed by the Crypto Assets Opportunity Fund is separate from the SEC enforcement action.

2019 年 9 月，Block.one 因指控代幣銷售構成未註冊證券發行而與美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 達成和解，賠償金額為 2,400 萬美元。然而，加密資產機會基金提起的私人集體訴訟與 SEC 的執法行動是分開的。

"Fortunately for investors who suffered losses, they have a private right of action against Block.one that is not barred by the SEC's settlement," said Jenny Vatrenko, legal director at Haven Network, in comments posted on Twitter.

Haven Network 法律總監Jenny Vatrenko 在Twitter 上發表的評論中表示：「幸運的是，對於遭受損失的投資者來說，他們擁有針對Block.one 提起訴訟的私人權利，且不受SEC 和解協議的禁止。 」

Pierce, who has co-founded several cryptocurrency projects, including stablecoin Tether and Blockchain Capital, announced his bid for the presidency in July. However, he missed filing deadlines in multiple states, rendering his candidacy largely symbolic.

皮爾斯是穩定幣 Tether 和 Blockchain Capital 等多個加密貨幣項目的聯合創始人，他於 7 月宣布競選總統。然而，他錯過了多個州的申請截止日期，這使得他的候選資格在很大程度上具有像徵意義。

Prior to his involvement in the cryptocurrency industry, Pierce was a child actor, appearing in Disney films such as "The Mighty Ducks" and "First Kid."

在涉足加密貨幣行業之前，皮爾斯是一名兒童演員，曾出演《The Mighty Ducks》和《First Kid》等迪士尼電影。

The lawsuit against Pierce and the other Block.one executives is likely to cast a shadow over his presidential campaign. It raises questions about his credibility and judgment, as well as the potential financial implications for his campaign.

針對皮爾斯和其他 Block.one 高層的訴訟可能會為他的總統競選蒙上陰影。這引發了人們對他的可信度和判斷力以及對其競選活動的潛在財務影響的質疑。

The outcome of the lawsuit is uncertain, and the parties may eventually reach a settlement. Nonetheless, the allegations of securities fraud are serious and could have a significant impact on the reputation of Pierce and the cryptocurrency industry as a whole.

訴訟結果尚不確定，雙方最終可能達成和解。儘管如此，證券詐欺指控很嚴重，可能對皮爾斯和整個加密貨幣行業的聲譽產生重大影響。

Background on Block.one and the EOS Token Sale

Block.one 和 EOS 代幣銷售的背景

Block.one is a Cayman Islands-based blockchain company founded in 2017. It is best known for developing the EOS.IO protocol, a blockchain platform designed for high-performance decentralized applications. The EOS token is the native cryptocurrency of the EOS.IO protocol.

Block.one 是一家總部位於開曼群島的區塊鏈公司，成立於 2017 年。它以開發 EOS.IO 協議而聞名，這是一個專為高性能去中心化應用程式設計的區塊鏈平台。 EOS 代幣是 EOS.IO 協議的原生加密貨幣。

The EOS token sale took place between June 2017 and June 2018 and raised over $4 billion, making it one of the largest initial coin offerings (ICOs) in history. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit allege that Block.one and its executives misled investors during the token sale by falsely claiming that the tokens were not securities.

EOS 代幣銷售於 2017 年 6 月至 2018 年 6 月期間進行，籌集了超過 40 億美元，使其成為歷史上最大的首次代幣發行 (ICO) 之一。訴訟中的原告指控 Block.one 及其高階主管在代幣銷售過程中誤導投資者，謊稱代幣不是證券。

The SEC reached a settlement with Block.one in September 2019, in which the company agreed to pay $24 million in damages and register the EOS token as a security. However, the private class-action lawsuit is still ongoing, and the plaintiffs are seeking additional damages on behalf of investors.

SEC 於 2019 年 9 月與 Block.one 達成和解，該公司同意支付 2,400 萬美元的賠償金，並將 EOS 代幣註冊為證券。然而，私人集體訴訟仍在進行中，原告正在代表投資者尋求額外的賠償。