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Bitcoin Scams: Singaporeans Losing Thousands of Dollars to Crypto Fraudsters
Singapore authorities recent report that residents have lost about $78,000 to fraudulent online platforms in three months. Online Cryptocurrency Scam Using Fake Personalities The Straits Times reports that Singapore residents have fallen victim to some online Bitcoin scams in a couple of months, losing up to $78,000 between September and November 2018. дальше »
2018-12-6 11:44 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers dupe Singaporeans out of $78,000 in under 3 months
Singaporeans have lost $78,000 to cryptocurrency investment scams in the last three months, after authorities uncovered a wave of fraudulent marketing campaigns. Cryptocurrency con-artists have duped citizens with phony articles featuring well-known Singaporean personalities to garner credibility, local media reports. дальше »
2018-12-5 18:15 | |
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Bitcoin beatdown ‘victim’ jailed for $1M cryptocurrency theft
Remember that kid that got tortured by his friends in an attempt to steal his Bitcoin about a month ago? Well, turns out he may have actually made his cryptocurrency fortune by stealing it from a Silicon Valley exec, after pulling an elaborate SIM-swapping scheme. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:28 | |
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US ‘Investigating’ If Tether, Bitfinex ‘Illegally Moved’ Bitcoin Price to $20K
Bitcoin’s latest price plunge has coincided with fresh scrutiny of stablecoin Tether and exchange Bitfinex almost a year after both received subpoenas from US authorities. DoJ ‘Homing In’ On Tether, Bitfinex As Bloomberg reports November 20 citing “three people familiar with the matter,” Tether and Bitfinex, which share a CEO, are under suspicion of market manipulation. дальше »
2018-11-21 23:00 | |
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8 arrested for running $68M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme in Japan
Japan has another cryptocurrency scam to recover from as police have arrested a group suspected of running a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. Today, Tokyo police arrested eight men thought to be connected to a Ponzi scheme that collected over $68 million in cryptocurrency from around 6,000 people, local news the Asahi Shimbun reports. дальше »
2018-11-14 19:02 | |
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Vietnam at Crossroads on Cryptocurrency Regulations
Vietnamese authorities are still considering their approach to regulating the cryptocurrency space. The Ministry of Justice has put forward several alternative solutions and the Ministry of Industry and Trade has expressed its opposition to the ban on imports of mining equipment. дальше »
2018-11-11 22:00 | |
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French authorities are pushing a 30 percent flat-rate Bitcoin tax
French regulators are realigning the taxes imposed on hodlers of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The French finance commission supported plans yesterday that will see capital gains tax applied to cryptocurrencies brought in line with other capital gains tax, Reuters reports. дальше »
2018-11-8 13:31 | |
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Brazil Tax Authority Orders Crypto Exchanges to Provide Monthly Reports
Brazil’s tax regulator, the Department of Federal Revenue, is requiring local cryptocurrency exchanges to report their operations on a monthly basis in order to verify tax compliance and improve the country’s fight against money laundering and corruption. дальше »
2018-11-4 00:30 | |
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Bitcoin ‘terrorists’ threaten Amsterdam coffeeshops with bullets, grenades
Cyberterrorists have demanded hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Bitcoin from multiple Amsterdam coffeeshops, threatening them with live hand grenades and firearms if they don’t pay up, reports NLTimes. дальше »
2018-11-2 15:16 | |
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Federal Authorities in Delaware Help British Police Take Down Notorious Crypto Cybercriminal
Delaware Online reports that in-state federal authorities have aided the British police in taking down a notorious crypto cybercriminal. The hacker is a British citizen named Grant West, who is said to have illicitly acquired millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin stored in accounts across the world. дальше »
2018-10-29 17:03 | |
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Polish Authorities Seize Over $10 Million Dollars From DasCoin Crypto MLM Scam
Polish authorities seized over 44 million PLN ($11. 6 million dollars) from DasCoin, a Ponzi scheme company that scammed users with fraudulent investments. According to local reports, Ewa Bialik, a spokesperson of the National Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the recent seizure of these funds. дальше »
2018-10-28 21:48 | |
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Spanish authorities want citizens to disclose all their hodlings
A Spanish cryptocurrency inquisition is on the cards as authorities ask all hodlers to make themselves known. Who would have expected that? A draft-law that effectively forces cryptocurrency hodlers to make themselves known, put forward by Spain’s Ministry of Finance, was approved on the 19th October, local news, ABC Economica reports. дальше »
2018-10-24 15:26 | |
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Indian Media Bashed after False Reports of a Cryptocurrency Blanket Ban Circulated
A recent report in the local Indian media which stated that holding crypto assets might invoke punishment by the legal authorities in the country didn’t bode too well with the global crypto community. дальше »
2018-10-19 23:00 | |
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Bahrain Are Setting Up For A Crypto Adoption Overhaul
The Kingdom of Bahrain is an island nation of the Middle East. Home to around 1. 23 million people and a very forward thinking population. Interestingly, Bahrain has a very powerful political position as a result of its location, therefore, cryptocurrency adoption in Bahrain could turn out to have a very significant impact. дальше »
2018-10-14 23:00 | |
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Philippines to deport fugitives to South Korea for $33M Bitcoin scam
Filipino authorities have advanced on international criminals suspected of running a large-scale Bitcoin pyramid scheme. Authorities have detained two of the six individuals thought to have defrauded South Korean investors for over $33 million, while the others remain on the run. дальше »
2018-10-4 16:35 | |
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OKEx founder in talks with authorities over fraud allegations
Xu Mingxing, founder of OKEx, is under heavy scrutiny from Chinese authorities. He is reportedly in talks with police over accusations of fraud, which relate to an alleged involvement with a little-known cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-11 18:40 | |
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German protesters clash with police over proposed Google campus
Protesters temporarily occupied the building site for a planned Google campus in Berlin Germany today. Eyewitness reports indicate at least six people have been arrested by local authorities. The protesters, part of a Berlin-based “occupy” group, descended on the campus site at approximately 3:00 PM local time. дальше »
2018-9-8 19:54 | |
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Washington Mining Enclave to Be Hit with Increased Power Costs
Low energy prices from the local hydroelectric plant attracted many cryptocurrency miners to Grant County, Washington. But it seems like the gravy train may soon hit the buffers as authorities announced a series of price hikes. дальше »
2018-9-7 00:00 | |
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Indian Financial Authorities Visit Regulators in Japan, UK and Switzerland on Crypto Study Tour
The Securities and Exchange Board of India reports that it has sent officials to Japan, the UK and Switzerland on a crypto study tour. The traveling officials aim to examine the relationship between cryptocurrency and financial regulators. дальше »
2018-9-6 19:54 | |
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22 Bitcoin ATMs Seized by Russian Authorities
Russian police officers have seized 22 Bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) which were installed in shopping malls, stores and restaurants across 9 towns. According to local media reports, the seizure order was given by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) through the office of the Prosecutor General. Primary reasons for the seizure are not clear, […] дальше »
2018-9-5 18:00 | |
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Thai Authorities Project National Crypto Crime to Increase Dramatically
Thai authorities are expecting national crypto-crime rates to increase dramatically in the coming months, local news outlet Bangkok Post reports. It’s a crime wave that the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) fears the country is not technologically prepared for. дальше »
2018-9-5 00:26 | |
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Russia Seeking to Track Crypto Wallet Activity of Criminal Suspects
The Russian Federal Financial Monitoring Service (Rosfinmonitoring) is seeking to develop an analytical tool for tracking cryptocurrency transactions, specifically Bitcoin. BBC Russia reports that Russian authorities will attempt to use the new tracking system to detect cases of financial fraud and terrorist financing. дальше »
2018-8-30 20:09 | |
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Russia Continue To Explore Blockchain, This Time It’s Pensions
Russia, they are on the fence about cryptocurrencies, but when it comes to blockchain technology, authorities and services over there see blockchain as a favourable innovation. Latest reports from Russia suggest that the Russian State Pension Fund (PFR), a social service within Russia, are set to start working with blockchain technologies in order to make the most of smart contracts, to issue employment contracts between employers and new employees. дальше »
2018-8-30 08:00 | |
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If Telegram Share Their Encryption Keys, Their App Will Be Available In Russia Once Again
Telegram, the ICO led social messaging app is current banned in Russia, although according to reports, this ban could soon be overturned if the company agree to share their encryption keys with law enforcement authorities in Russia. дальше »
2018-8-29 08:00 | |
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Indian Authorities Nab High-Profile Bitcoin Scammers
As India still remains uncertain regarding its regulatory framework for digital currency operations, a number of high-profile fraud cases involving Bitcoin have come to light. Police authorities from the Indian State of Chandigarh recently arrested Amit Bharadwaj for his role in a multicrore Bitcoin scam, reports local publication The Indian Express. дальше »
2018-8-27 04:00 | |
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BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports
Nearly eight months to the day after the ponzi scheme BitConnect exit scammed, the sins of the project have caught up to one of its figureheads. Divyesh Darji, the alleged leader of BitConnect’s Asian team, was arrested this Saturday, August 18, 2018, in the Delhi airport by the Gujarat Criminal Investigation Department (CID). дальше »
2018-8-20 19:54 | |
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Arrested BitConnect kingpin is connected to yet another cryptocurrency scam
Nearly eight months after BitConnect pulled one of the most iconic exit scams in cryptocurrency history, the authorities across the globe are still catching up with the crooks behind the pyramid scheme. дальше »
2018-8-20 14:19 | |
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Was BitConnect India A Ponzi Scheme? The Police Sure Think So
BitConnect India is now at the centre of an investigation as authorities believe that the whole concept was ‘probably’ a Ponzi scheme, a scam that saw round $3 billion in investments before the ‘exchange’ closed down in January 2018. дальше »
2018-8-20 14:00 | |
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Asia Head of BitConnect Arrested at Delhi Airport
Divyesh Darji, the alleged Asian head of defunct cryptocurrency platform BitConnect, was arrested by Indian authorities at Delhi Airport on August 18. The arrest is set to provide a modicum of justice to those affected by what has been dubbed the biggest scam in cryptocurrency history. дальше »
2018-8-20 13:00 | |
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Three Chinese Men In Custody Over $87M Cryptocurrency Theft
Police in China has detained three men suspected of pulling the country’s biggest ever cryptocurrency heist — worth 600 million yuan ($87 million). Theft is China’s Biggest: Reports As multiple outlets report quoting local news publication Huashang News on August 19, authorities concluded an investigation spanning almost six months into three men who allegedly hacked a computer for Bitcoin and Ether. дальше »
2018-8-20 12:00 | |
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British Cyber Crime Center Reports $2.5 Million Lost in Cryptocurrency Scams This Summer
A new report published by the British authorities warns citizens of a noticeable increase in cryptocurrency investment scams taking place within in the country over the summer. According to national fraud and cyber crime reporting center Action Fraud, 203 incidents of fraudsters cold calling victims using social media platforms to advertise ‘get rich quick’ investments involving… The post British Cyber Crime Center Reports $2. дальше »
2018-8-11 19:40 | |
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Queensland Government To Support Payments In BTC, LTC, ETH, DASH And XEM
According to reports out today, local authorities in Queensland are alleged to be piloting a programme that could see the adoption of a number of cryptocurrencies within the state. The currencies in question include Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Dash and NEM. дальше »
2018-8-3 14:00 | |
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Long Blockchain Subpoenaed by SEC In the midst of Re-Marking Endeavors
Long Blockchain, the former beverage company-turned-blockchain firm, was hit with a subpoena from the SEC, according to statements filed by the company on Wednesday. Long Blockchain is cooperating with the authorities in regards to the matter, reports from Bloomberg indicate. дальше »
2018-8-3 11:11 | |
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Long Blockchain Subpoenaed by SEC Amid Re-Branding Efforts
Long Blockchain, the former beverage company-turned-blockchain firm, was hit with a subpoena from the SEC, according to statements filed by the company on Wednesday. Long Blockchain is cooperating with the authorities in regards to the matter, reports from Bloomberg indicate. дальше »
2018-8-3 08:00 | |
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Korea Needs To Establish Cryptocurrency Regulations, Now
Cryptocurrency fraud and crime is rife in South Korea. This year alone with have seen countless reports of fraud and hacks taking place within the country in instances that could have otherwise been stopped with adequate regulation. дальше »
2018-7-27 00:30 | |
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Authorities In India Admit They Recognise Bitcoin As A Legitimate Currency
As we should all know by now, cryptocurrency in India is taking a bit of a hit. With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ruling against it and the supreme court looking likely to do the same thing, by the end of September cryptocurrency could seriously hit a dead-end in the country. дальше »
2018-7-26 16:30 | |
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Binance Plans to Expand Into South Korea
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is making plans to expand operations into South Korea, reports Business Korea. Per the report, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao hinted at his company's expansion plans while speaking at the Blockchain Partners Summit in Seoul last weekend. дальше »
2018-7-25 00:26 | |
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Ethereum [ETH] based gambling during the World Cup, authorities vigilant
Reports show that this year’s World Cup will be watched by approximately 4 billion people with the gambling community taking full advantage of this worldwide phenomenon. The tournament is slated to fetch over $36 billion in the gambling market with most of the funds being transferred using cryptocurrency. The World Cup final that is happening on […] дальше »
2018-7-15 22:25 | |
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Man Who Illegally Mined $45.00 Worth Of Monero Becomes The First To Be Sentenced In Japan
Japanese authorities have issued out their first ever sentence for a malicious crypto mining offence according to reports out today. Interestingly though, the person in question has only been found guilty of illegally mining just $45. дальше »
2018-7-5 18:30 | |
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Korean Authorities Investigating Personal Data Security of Crypto Exchanges
The Korean Communications Commission (KCC) and the Korean Internet & Security Agency (KISA) will be launching a joint probe into crypto exchange operators’ handling of personal data, Chosun news reports Monday, July 2. дальше »
2018-7-3 02:32 | |
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Bitcoin Hashrate Drops as China Floods Knock Out ‘Tens Of Thousands’ of Miners
Bitcoin network hashrate appeared to dip June 27, coinciding with reports floods in China had inundated and destroyed “tens of thousands” of miners. Machines ‘Beyond Repair’ According to local Chinese media reports, the floods occurred principally in the country’s western Sichuan province, an area which accounts for around 70% of China’s mining output. дальше »
2018-7-1 19:00 | |
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Big Brother Is Watching As Venezuelan Authorities Move To Monitor Bank Accounts
Reports out today suggest that the Venezuelan Government have now started to monitor traditional bank accounts in order to source and locate cryptocurrency related transactions. Those found to be engaging within cryptocurrency are to be severely punished. дальше »
2018-6-15 17:30 | |
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