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False alarm: DOJ did not classify MNGO as a commodity
Avi Eisenberg’s arrest on commodities fraud charges for the Mango Markets exploit raised eyebrows on crypto Twitter and required some processing to work through its intricacies. дальше »
2022-12-30 00:50
These 17 Fraud Crypto Websites Have Been Flagged By California Regulators
A total of 17 questionable crypto websites, which also include crypto brokers, have been flagged by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). These websites are believed to be conducting fraudulent practices. дальше »
2022-12-29 16:30
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested In The Bahamas
Bahamian authorities have arrested Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and ex-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, after the U.S. filed criminal charges. дальше »
2022-12-15 04:40
Michael Saylor on the FTX fiasco: 'Unethical and illegal from the very beginning'
Saylor calls SBF the "poster child" of "shitcoinery" and says his self-issued tokens were "ethically broken."
дальше »2022-12-7 14:31
FTX collapse impacts Miami’s nightclub scene: Report
Young crypto entrepreneurs went from spending big bucks on champagne showers to being visibly absent from the nightclub scene.
дальше »2022-11-29 00:45
SBF’s lawyers terminate FTX representation due to conflicts of interest
Attorney Martin Flumenbaum believed that Sam Bankman-Fried’s “incessant and disruptive tweeting” negatively impacted the reorganization efforts of the lawyers. дальше »
2022-11-20 11:40
Bithumb Founder Could Face 8 Years in Prison Over $70M Fraud
The founder of Bithumb crypto exchange is facing a potential eight-year prison sentence over allegations of a $70 million fraud. The post Bithumb Founder Could Face 8 Years in Prison Over $70M Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-10-26 21:00
Fireblocks launches Web3 Engine support on Solana
The blockchain unicorn created Web3 Engine as a developer tool set targeting DeFi, GameFi and NFT products and services.
дальше »2022-8-30 14:00
Scam Victim Gets Back Bitcoin Worth $500K From U.S. Authorities
The US Department of Justice has successfully returned to an elderly person the bitcoin stolen by a government imposter. US Attorney Dena J. King announced Tuesday “the forfeiture and return of stolen cryptocurrency to [an] elderly man victimized by government imposter scam. дальше »
2022-3-17 16:39
DOJ indicts BitConnect’s Indian founder for $2.4B crypto Ponzi scheme
A San Diego-based federal grand jury charged Kumbhani for orchestrating an alleged Ponzi scheme via BitConnect’s “Lending Program” among other allegations. дальше »
2022-2-28 09:00
The biggest crypto heists of all time
Crypto exchanges are hacked surprisingly often. A few of the biggest crypto heists that occurred in the past few years are discussed in this article. дальше »
2022-1-30 02:00
Indians opt for state-run blockchain platform amid bulk SMS regulations
India’s SMS regulation requires businesses to comply with pre-registered messaging templates to counter spam and fraud.
дальше »2021-9-20 14:51
Bithumb Hong Kong subsidiaries reportedly face civil suit from Thai partner
A Thai firm claims that Bithumb’s Hong Kong subsidiaries caused it serious damage by unilaterally halting its business in Thailand. дальше »
2021-7-6 15:26
UK prosecutor expects crypto scams to increase, but numbers remain low for now
Less than 1% of overall fraud cases relate to cryptocurrency, but that number could be rising in line with Bitcoin and the crypto market’s ascension. дальше »
2021-4-6 11:39
Texas securities board takes action against hoax ‘Binance’-branded scheme
The Texas State Securities Board has entered an emergency cease and desist order against a shape-shifting, fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme using the Binance brand to lure investors. дальше »
2021-3-17 12:43
Australian senator says blockchain can make financial compliance easier
“The future is technology by blockchain,” says an Australian Liberal senator.
дальше »2020-11-4 11:54
Exec who bamboozled clients with crypto jargon pleads guilty to $3.25M fraud
A crypto escrow executive has pled guilty to defrauding his client out of $3.25 million.
дальше »2020-10-2 04:37
Wirecard scandal fallout sees 50% of German staff laid off
730 people from Wirecard’s German offices will be given pink slips.
дальше »2020-8-26 05:30
Investors Defrauded by South Korean Pyramid Scheme
An alleged crypto pyramid scheme stole hundreds of millions of dollars from investors.
дальше »2020-7-1 23:49
Cybercrime Up 75% During COVID-19, Congressional Hearing Details
A recent U.S. government hearing showed a significant uptick in online crime since COVID-19 took over in 2020.
дальше »2020-6-17 21:00
CFTC Claims ‘Massive Fraudulent’ Scheme Defrauded Investors of $20M
The CFTC alleged three individuals and affiliated entities defrauded crypto and binary options investors out of $20 million over 5 years. дальше »
2020-5-8 00:14
Crypto Fund Manager Sued Over Alleged Fraud and Deception
A cryptocurrency investment management company allegedly lured investors into a fraudulent fund, using the capital for personal gain, according to new complaint.
дальше »2020-4-29 00:26
Feds Fight Motion to Dismiss Case Against One Coin Crypto Scam Lawyer
The U.S. government has urged a New York federal court to dismiss an alleged OneCoin money launderer’s request for acquittal
дальше »2020-3-25 15:12
YouTube Scam Impersonates Ripple CEO Garlinghouse for Fake XRP Airdrop
Bogus YouTube account exposes a fake XRP airdrop scam to over 270,000 subscribers, impersonates Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse
дальше »2020-3-25 17:02
Two Canadians Sentenced to Prison Time in US for Bitcoin Theft
Two men impersonated HitBTC support staff on Twitter, convincing an Oregon resident into allowing access to their email and cryptocurrency exchange accounts
дальше »2020-3-18 15:34
Proving That Tether Manipulated Bitcoin 2017 Bull Run Won’t Be Easy
USDT court case development — Shipkevich: “I am pessimistic that [plaintiffs] will be able to overcome the hurdle of proving market manipulation”
дальше »2020-3-8 19:45
Ex-Microsoft Employee Convicted of 18 Felonies in Digital Currency Scheme
A software engineer who worked for Microsoft has been found guilty of a complex $10 million scheme to embezzle funds using Bitcoin
дальше »2020-2-27 12:30
Belgian Regulator Adds New Crypto-Related Businesses to Its Blacklist
The FSMA, Belgium's financial regulatory authority, has updated its list of crypto-related websites associated with fraudulent activity
дальше »2020-2-22 16:43
Bitcoin SV Volume is Heavily Manipulated, Data Finds
Timothy Peterson, CFA at Cane Island Alternative Advisors, tweeted about Coinmetrics’ recent findings on Bitcoin SV (BSV) transactions, which show extremely high levels of wash trading. Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision, or Bitcoin Scam Version? Bitcoin SV, the cryptocurrency led by self-proclaimed Satoshi, Craig Wright, seems to have heavily manipulated transaction data, according to a report by Coinmetrics. дальше »
2020-2-1 01:30
Investigators Bust €6 Million Bitcoin and Gold Fraud Scheme
Investigators take down fraudulent crypto and gold investment scheme
дальше »2020-2-1 19:11
OneCoin Crypto Ponzi Scheme Used Fake Reviews to Improve Its Image
When bad press surrounding the scam started circulating, Onecoin used fake positive reviews TrustPilot and Quora to try to protect its public image
дальше »2020-1-29 12:54
Chainalysis: $2.8B Bitcoin Laundered Through Exchanges in 2019
Chainalysis, a major blockchain analysis firm, has published a blog post concerning last year’s Bitcoin laundering trends. The Role of Exchanges and OTC Brokers The firm traced $2. 8 billion of illicit Bitcoin that was deposited to exchanges over the course of 2019. дальше »
2020-1-16 13:40
More Bitcoin Scam Ads With Martin Lewis on Instagram — Can We Get a Filter for That?
With Bitcoin scam ads still popular on the internet, uninformed investors need robust due diligence to prevent falling victims
дальше »2020-1-17 05:00
HitBTC Scammers Face Two Years in Jail for $140K Bitcoin Twitter Fraud
Another case of Bitcoin fraud involving weak security sees two men steal 23 Bitcoins from a HitBTC user
дальше »2019-12-18 12:24
Was Bitcoin Brought Down by a Chinese Ponzi Scheme?
The Chinese PlusToken scam may have influenced Bitcoin’s price, Chainalysis hypothesizes in a blog post. Though it’s unlikely to be the main factor, movements of stolen funds correlate very well with market downturns. дальше »
2019-12-17 23:17
Mining-Based US Ponzi Scheme Busted After Raking in $722 Million
Five men were charged in connection with BitClub, an alleged $722 million Ponzi scheme. The founders were caught saying they targeted the “typical dumb MLM [multi-level marketing] investor. ” BitClub Network Goes Down On Nov. дальше »
2019-12-12 18:07
US SEC Charges Shopin Founder With Orchestrating Fraudulent $42 Million ICO
Shopin Founder and CEO Eran Eyal allegedly spent $500,000 of investor funds on personal expenses
дальше »2019-12-13 03:55
Three Men Arrested for Running Alleged $722 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme
New Jersey authorities announce the arrest of three founders of alleged $722 million crypto Ponzie Scheme
дальше »2019-12-11 02:59
PlusToken Effect: Alleged Asian Exit Scam to Blame for Market Decline?
This exit scam purportedly cost investors $3 billion, and now could be dropping the crypto price market
дальше »2019-12-4 19:28
Study: Blockchain Can Reduce Food Fraud By $31 Billion Within 5 Years
The food industry could save up to $31 billion in food fraud savings by tracking supplies on the blockchain
дальше »2019-11-30 03:27
Report: Crypto-Related Fraud and Theft Resulted in $4.4B Loss in 2019
According to CipherTrace’s latest report, the total volume of crypto-related fraud and theft resulted in losses worth $4.4 billion in 2019
дальше »2019-11-28 20:25
Bitfinex Claims it is a Victim of Crypto Capital’s Illicit Business Practices
Over the years, there have been numerous allegations of wrongdoings by the Bitfinex exchange. None of those claims have ever been proven. In a recent announcement, the company claims it too fell victim to the business practices by Crypto Capital. дальше »
2019-10-26 01:59
Bitcoin Ponzi Busted: Nevada Firm Charged With $11 Million Crypto Fraud
Circle Society, Corp. , and its owner, David Gilbert Saffron, have been charged with fraud relating to an Bitcoin and crypto asset investment scheme. The Nevada-based firm is suspected of operating an $11 million binary options scheme. дальше »
2019-10-18 23:00
Fake Bitcoin Investment Platform From ‘Elon Musk’ Promises 4,000% ROI
Kate Winslet hits out at Bitcoin scam using her name to shill
дальше »2019-9-23 10:19
New Zealand Radio Host Denies Shilling Bitcoin on Social Media
A New Zealand radio host says that social media posts containing his likeness and promoting Bitcoin are an impersonation
дальше »2019-8-27 02:35
Research: Only 30% of Known Stablecoins Are Live and Operational
New research from Blockdata shows that 30% of known stablecoin projects are live
дальше »2019-6-30 23:53
Zcash Rolls Out New Software Client to Bolster Network Health
The Zcash Foundation and Parity Technologies are jointly releasing a second Zcash software client, a backup for primary client zcashd
дальше »2019-6-18 22:10
Judge Freezes Funds in Accounts Belonging to Embattled Brazilian Crypto Firm
A Sao Paulo court has blocked funds in bank accounts linked to Grupo Bitcoin Banco, with 726,630 reals ($188,000) frozen
дальше »2019-6-5 16:13
SEC Charges California Resident for Alleged $26 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme
California resident Daniel Pacheco has been accused by the U.S. SEC of allegedly operating a $26 million cryptocurrency pyramid scheme
дальше »2019-5-24 21:49
It’s Baaaaaaack! Bitconnect 2.0 Causes Waking Nightmares In Cryptosphere
Just days ago, we cast our minds back to the altcoin season of 2017, musing that Bitconnect is one of the projects now long dead after flying high only two years previously. Perhaps we spoke too soon… because news emerged over the weekend that crypto’s legendary Ponzi scheme is set to stage a return. дальше »