FILE PHOTO: The seal of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seen at their headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 12, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former auditor for FTX will pay $1.95 million to settle two U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cases, including for alleged negligence in auditing the cryptocurrency exchange Sam Bankman-Fried led before being convicted of fraud.
Prager Metis did not admit or deny wrongdoing in agreeing to Tuesday's settlements, which include $1.75 million of civil fines plus disgorged profit and interest.
