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Did Jump Trading just ‘Fracture’ the trust of the entire crypto industry?

Jump Trading, a prominent cryptocurrency trading firm, is facing a lawsuit from Fracture Labs, the creators of the blockchain game Decimated, who accuse Jump of executing a "pump and dump" scheme. Fracture Labs claims that Jump Trading used its role as a market maker to inflate the value of the DIO gaming token and then sold off its holdings, causing a sharp price decline. The lawsuit alleges fraud, civil conspiracy, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty. This is not the first time Jump Trading has faced legal and regulatory challenges, as the firm was implicated in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against Terraform Labs. If Fracture Labs is successful in proving Jump Trading's misconduct, it could lead to tighter regulations and increased scrutiny of market makers in the crypto industry.

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