back to article Beware Paris Hilton's investment advice, SEC tells investors

The United States' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors that celebrities may not understand that their endorsements of initial coin offerings are in breach of the law. The financial watchdog has issued advice in which it warns that “Investors should note that celebrity endorsements may appear unbiased …

  1. Anonymous Coward
    Anonymous Coward

    Not as bad as

    Jimmy Savile endorsing the Tories (or was it vice versa ? ).

  2. Schultz
    Paris Hilton

    I think they got this wrong:

    "Celebrities [...] do not have sufficient expertise"

    Celebrities are the only ones who can fully grasp the true value of cryptocurrencies. The value of those currencies is 100% based on their reputation -- just like the income and net worth of said celebrities.

  3. SpammFreeEmail

    Does anyone still give a toss what Paris Hilton says/endorses?

    Surely, like a dried up prune, she's well past her expiration date?

    Now KardiCash.....that could be concerning.

    1. Gene Cash Silver badge

      Re: Does anyone still give a toss what Paris Hilton says/endorses?

      Actually, I think we do owe her a beer or two. Since her meltdown, the news media (at least in the US) has apparently decided these sorts of people are not newsworthy. One tiny insignificant bright spot for humanity.

      1. Vector

        Re: Does anyone still give a toss what Paris Hilton says/endorses?

        If you could say the same about the Kardashians, I might be inclined to go along with you...

  4. Mark 85
    Paris Hilton

    Let's be serious for a moment.... Ok, enough of that... financial advice from Paris Hilton.. what's next, some real estate mogul and reality TV star being elected President? Oh wait....

    1. Yet Another Anonymous coward Silver badge

      That would be as ridiculous as taking medical advice from the "star" of sliding doors

      1. Vector
        Happy

        "I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV"

        1. Robert Moore
          Paris Hilton

          "I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV"

          Could you look at this mole on my butt?

          1. Denarius
            Coat

            In keeping with Merkin politics

            Robert, do you mean have a look at the butt on my mole ( Look up Oz slang if not Orrstralian)

            I'll get my coat

  5. Denarius
    Coat

    Its a bit late but

    We will always have Paris in Spring (Antipodes anyway) My coats the one with Film Loathers Guide in pocket...

  6. Denarius

    This is

    sad. I need to get a life. Commenting on Paris Hilton again.

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