Hindenburg Research accusedJack Dorsey's Block of fraud and misleading investors, causing shares to fall 22% and wiping out $526m of Dorsey's net worth.
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Inflating user base
Hindenburg alleged Block overstated its user base and ignored fraud and illegal activity on its platforms, particularly Cash App.
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Illegal activities
Hindenburg accused Block ofbeing a haven for criminal activities, including payments for illegal drug sales and sex trafficking.
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Legal action
Block responded to Hindenburg's allegations, calling the report "factually inaccurate" and "misleading." The company also threatened legal action.
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Hindenburg-Adani
Hindenburg's report accusingAdani Group of fraud and stock manipulation caused Gautam Adani to fall from third to 21st in the world's richest list.