🚨 Former Hydrogen Technology CEO, Michael Kane, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for crypto price manipulation. His ex-colleague, Shane Hampton, will also be doing the tango behind bars for 35 months. This marks the first time a federal jury has classified a cryptocurrency as a security. The SEC had previously sued Kane and his company, alleging they manipulated the volume and price of Hydro (HYDRO) tokens. The verdict? A whopping $2.8 million in penalties. The takeaway? The SEC isn't afraid to flex its muscles when it comes to crypto market integrity. 💪🏾