Business & Tech Founder of Social Media Startup IRL Charged With $170M Fraud Scheme The founder of the app IRL, which, pre-pandemic, sought to connect users with real-world events but later pivoted to online events and more social media features, has now been charged with fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
SF News SEC: Giants Pitcher Jake Peavy Lost More Than $15M In Ponzi Scheme Jake Peavy, the 35-year-old pitcher for the Giants, has had a difficult spring on — and relatedly — off the mound. He's 2 and 6, for the record, and usually much more reliable. At issue: