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The Daily: Chinese Crackdown Continues, ICO Head Faces 15 Years in Prison
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover stories about the latest development in the ongoing Chinese government crackdown on online crypto forums, an ICO head who faces up to fifteen years in a US prison for securities fraud, and more. дальше »
2018-8-28 11:57 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] is going to evaporate, says ‘Wolf of Wall Street’
Jordan Belfort, aka, the “Wolf of Wall Street” believes that Bitcoin, the top-ranked cryptocurrency is going to evaporate. The former penny-stocker broker who was pleaded guilty to fraud charges in 1999 is no stranger to espousing negative rhetoric about Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market in general. дальше »
2018-8-27 21:38 | |
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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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CFTC Wins Case Against Cryptocurrency Promoter That Ran Bold and Vicious Frauds
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) won a court case against a cryptocurrency promoter that cheated investors by running “a bold and vicious fraud. ” According to Bloomberg on August 24, 2018, the CFTC managed to ban the cryptocurrency operator permanently, Patrick McDonnell ordering, him to pay a hefty fine in restitution and penalties. дальше »
2018-8-25 17:00 | |
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Indiegogo Facilitates Issuance of Securities Tokens
Indiegogo, a popular crowdfunding website, is allowing an Aspen-based luxury ski resort to issue and distribute securities tokens via its platform. The hotel is seeking to raise $18 million USD through the offering – which Indiegogo has claimed is fully compliant with all pertinent regulations. дальше »
2018-8-25 16:05 | |
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$1.1 Million Landmark Crypto Fraud Case Establishes CFTC Jurisdiction
The US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) helped bring a fraud case to court, hoping to both assist in its ultimate prosecution and establish precedent. The New York Eastern District Court decided in the CFTC’s favor, ending in a combined over $1. дальше »
2018-8-25 10:20 | |
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Teen SIM Swapper Steals Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrencies
Police in Santa Clara, California, have arrested a 19-year-old SIM swapper who allegedly stole over $1 million in cryptocurrencies. One victim alleged that he lost $150,000 in crypto as a result of the SIM card fraud. дальше »
2018-8-25 22:15 | |
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U.S. SEC Denies Nine More Bitcoin ETFs
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just put nine more bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the chopping block. In three separate orders issued on August 22, 2018, the agency nixed the proposals and contingent rule changes for ETF filings submitted by ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:18 | |
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Another Sim Swapper Caught In The Act As BTC Is Used To Buy Audi R8
Police in California have arrested 19-year of Xzavyer Narvaez on suspicion of fraud and grand theft through allegations that Narvaez had been carrying out sim-swapping attacks in order to gain illicit access to people’s Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-23 16:30 | |
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Surprise Surprise As SEC Reject ANOTHER Bitcoin ETF
It’s Thursday, which means another deadline for a Bitcoin ETF application within the SEC has approached. In a shocking turn of events (I’m joking), the SEC has rejected the ETF, putting this one at the end of a long list of failed and lost ETF applications. дальше »
2018-8-23 12:30 | |
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SEC Rejects Applications for 9 Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC has said no to applications for nine different Bitcoin ETFs. Applications came from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares. Nine applications to list and trade different Bitcoin ETFs were rejected by the SEC, according to three different releases dated August 22nd. дальше »
2018-8-23 10:00 | |
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Thai Central Bank Defends Cryptocurrencies
In the high-profile Thai crypto fraud case involving an actor, Thailand’s central bank has clarified that the fraud is not related to cryptocurrency trading, but a general misuse of money. Thailand has recently legalized seven cryptocurrencies, authorized seven crypto firms, and the Bank of Thailand has green-lighted commercial banks’ subsidiaries for crypto activities. дальше »
2018-8-21 14:02 | |
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Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency Fraud on the Rise in Britain
According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a British watchdog, cryptocurrency fraud is on the rise in Britain according to Reuters report on August 17, 2018. The fraudsters lure their victims with promises of instant wealth through their “investment packages. дальше »
2018-8-19 02:00 | |
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Dutch Trader Loses Reclamation Suit Against Banks That Froze His Accounts
In November 2016, a Dutch cryptotrader tried to buy his first 10 bitcoin, first using funds from his ING bank and later from ABN Amro. Both banks denied the transactions. дальше »
2018-8-18 23:22 | |
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Bitcoin Investor Sues AT&T For $224 Million in Alleged Crypto Fraud
While cryptocurrency scams and lawsuits are usually based on “exit-scams” and outright frauds, Michael Terpin, a U. S. -based cryptocurrency investor, has filed a mammoth $224 million lawsuit against his telecom operator, citing the theft of digital tokens. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:00 | |
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Stock Exchange Trader and Banks Implicated in $24 Million Thai Bitcoin Scam
An investor in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as well as employees in no less than three banks have been implicated in the $24 million Bitcoin scam involving actor Jiratpisit “Boom” Jaravijit. дальше »
2018-8-17 02:55 | |
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Bitangels Co-Founder Sues AT&T for $224 Million Over Cryptocurrency Hack
The cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin is suing the large telecom firm AT&T because his mobile phone was compromised by hackers who stole $24M USD worth of digital assets. Terpin says he was hacked twice in less than a year and employees at AT&T participated in a SIM swap fraud. дальше »
2018-8-16 07:25 | |
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Ethereum Is The Scammers Favourite Coin
According to new research by Kaspersky Labs, Ethereum is the favoured coin for cryptocurrency scammers worldwide. As the most notorious cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin, Ethereum is the obvious choice for a scammer, built on a huge network but with little mainstream attention, it allows scammers to remain hidden, yet still able to access a huge network filled with the potential to commit fraud. дальше »
2018-8-16 06:00 | |
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Lightning Network Payment System “SparkSwap” Makes Its Official Debut
A new way to trade bitcoin and digital currencies is now in the books. SparkSwap is the first crypto exchange to be built on the Lightning Network. It allows users to trade both bitcoin and altcoins in seconds without depositing assets with a third party. дальше »
2018-8-10 18:32 | |
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How Traditional Banks Are Looking to Enter the Crypto Space
On August 8, 2018, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon stated that more banks are considering building businesses to work with the digital currency ecosystem, seeing the emerging space of cryptocurrencies as a blind spot for major financial institutions. дальше »
2018-8-10 02:00 | |
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Stands by His Dismissive Views on Cryptocurrencies
Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in America, said that he shouldn’t speak much about cryptocurrencies. In an interview with Harvard Business Review, Dimon expressed optimism over blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-7 16:45 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Challenging the Way It’s Always Been Done
This past week, we talked to three security experts about how to design smarter and more secure smart contracts. Google is dipping its toe in the blockchain waters by introducing integrations for applications built with Ethereum and Hyperledger. дальше »
2018-8-5 16:08 | |
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Cryptocurrency Remains Popular In South Africa, But Scams and Questions Still Loom
Sales for an exclusively African cryptocurrency opened up in August to those with a South African bank account — seemingly capitalizing on virtual currency’s popularity in the nation. Despite growing interest, however, scams and fraud are still rife in the country. дальше »
2018-8-5 11:00 | |
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[promoted] GXChain and the Blockchain Data Economy
Imagine a new digital economy, one that allows everyday people to take full control of their personal data. Complete with a public chain for data transactions and application development, this system would foster a trustworthy, domain-wide data exchange that capitalizes on the torrent of advancements taking place through blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-8-1 20:41 | |
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Regulations Round-Up: Holland Targets Electricity Theft, MI Republican Wants More Oversight
In recent regulatory news, Dutch police have reported an increase in electricity fraud associated with crypto mining, a Michigan Republican member of the House Financial Services Committee has urged Congress to make the development of clear guidelines overseeing the cryptocurrency industry a top priority, and digital currency advocacy group, Chamber of Digital Commerce, has published […] The post Regulations Round-Up: Holland Targets Electricity Theft, MI Republican Wants More Oversight appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-7-31 18:35 | |
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Crypto Mining Fraud Unveiled in Vietnam, CEO of the Company Absconds
A new cryptocurrency fraud in Vietnam was unveiled recently when investors and board members of Sky Mining, a cryptocurrency mining firm, alleged that they have been unable to reach the company’s CEO, Le Minh Tam. дальше »
2018-7-31 17:49 | |
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Greek Court Grants Russia’s Request to Expedite Bitcoin Fraudster, BTC-e Exchange Owner
Greek Court Grants Russia’s Request To Expedite Fraud Suspect Alexander Vinnik. Vinnik, a Russian national accused of money laundering $4 billion in bitcoin through a cryptocurrency exchange, has been arrested in Greece after a United States grand jury on indicted him for fraud on Wednesday. дальше »
2018-7-31 12:13 | |
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Latest Extraction Request Obfuscates Investigation of Bitcoin Scam Suspect Alexander Vinnik
A Greek court has accepted a Russian request to extradite Bitcoin (BTC) fraud suspect Alexander Vinnik, complicating subsequent international litigation, the Associated Press reported July 30. A panel of senior judges in the city of Thessaloniki ruled in favor of a new extradition request from Russia for the accused computer expert. The court’s decision complicates дальше »
2018-7-31 05:21 | |
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New Extradition Request Complicates Case of Bitcoin Fraud Suspect Alexander Vinnik
A Russian request to extradite Alexander Vinnik has been supported by a Greek Court, complicating the case as France and the U.S. seek his extradition as well
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$243 Billion In Fines: Crypto Will Never Keep Up With Bank Fraud
When discussing cryptocurrency with friends and associates, I often hear a familiar refrain. “Isn’t Bitcoin used by criminals?” The short answer is yes – everything with any value is used by criminals, whether it’s art, money, jewelry, or more. дальше »
2018-7-31 21:24 | |
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Chamber of Digital Commerce Sets Out ICO and Token Guidelines
The Chamber of Digital Commerce’s Token Alliance is producing a new group of guidelines built to help the cryptocurrency and initial coin offering (ICO) markets grow responsibly. дальше »
2018-7-30 18:38 | |
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BitFunder And WeExchange Fraudster Pled Guilty For Securities Deception
Founder of BitFunder Pleads Guilty for Securities Fraud and Deception In a previous reporting by Bitcoin Exchange Guide, the founder of BitFunder and operator of WeExchange Australia, Jon E. Montroll, also dubbed as “Ukyo” suggested a plea agreement, which awaited the approval of U. дальше »
2018-7-27 19:52 | |
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Bitcoin Slips Below $8000 As SEC Rejects Bitcoin ETF Proposal From Winklevoss Twins
The SEC argued that the rule changes to tackle fraud and manipulation made by BZX exchange did not meet the requirements of Exchange Act and the commission’s existing guidelines. The post Bitcoin Slips Below $8000 As SEC Rejects Bitcoin ETF Proposal From Winklevoss Twins appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-7-27 11:46 | |
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Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Proposal Denied by U.S. SEC
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected the Winklevosses’ latest attempt to list a bitcoin ETF. After having a proposal rejected last year, the Gemini exchange founders had hoped to secure their Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust on BATS Global Market’s BZX stock exchange with this latest attempt. дальше »
2018-7-27 02:19 | |
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Founder Of WeExchange And BitFunder Pleads Guilty To Mass Crypto Fraud
Jon Montroll, the founder of two US based cryptocurrency trading platforms has pled guilty to allegations of security fraud that has seen Montroll deceive both investors and the authorities on multiple counts, allowing him to manipulate investigations into hacks that had taken place within his platforms. дальше »
2018-7-26 16:00 | |
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Operator of Fraudulent Bitcoin Platforms Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
According to Bloomberg, Jon E. Montroll from Saginaw, Texas is facing up to 20 years in prison for stealing thousands of Bitcoins from customer funds, running an unregistered securities exchange, and lying to US security regulators after his cryptocurrency exchange, BitFunder, was hacked. дальше »
2018-7-26 23:20 | |
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In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover a number of stories related to crime from around the cryptosphere: an exchange operator pleads guilty to securities fraud, a scammer is fined over $1.9 million for bitcoin and binary options fraud,
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “Montroll deceived his investors and then attempted to deceive the SEC. He also failed to register with the CFTC as a Commodity Pool Operator. He promised to convert this into fiat and invest it on customers’ behalf in a pooled investment, including trading binary options on an online дальше »
2018-7-25 18:25 | |
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Bitfunder Operator Pleads Guilty on Fraud Charges
BitFunder is one of the biggest scams on the news right now as the founder and operator of the platform, Jon E. Montroll, has pleaded guilty to charges of obstruction of justice and securities fraud on Monday, July 23. дальше »
2018-7-25 16:35 | |
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The Daily: Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty, Scammer Fined Over $1.9 Million
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover a number of stories related to crime from around the cryptosphere: an exchange operator pleads guilty to securities fraud, a scammer is fined over $1. дальше »
2018-7-25 14:58 | |
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Founder of Bitcoin [BTC] based scam Bitfunder and Ukyo.Loan pleads guilty
On 24th July, Jon Montroll, the main accused in the $46 million Bitcoin fraud case, has pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and fraudulence. Cott was responsible for establishing WeExchange Australia Pty Limited, which acted as a cryptocurrency exchange and depository. дальше »
2018-7-25 02:50 | |
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Operator of Fraudulent Bitcoin Platforms Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
According to Bloomberg, Jon E. Montroll from Saginaw, Texas is facing up to 20 years in prison for stealing thousands of Bitcoins from customer funds, running an unregistered securities exchange, and lying to US security regulators after his cryptocurrency exchange, BitFunder, was hacked. дальше »
2018-7-24 18:15 | |
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Bitcoin Trader Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud, Faces 20 Years in Prison
Joe E. Montroll of Saginaw Texas is facing up to 20 years in prison after admitting to lying to investigators about his role in the theft of Bitcoins deposited by customers of his platform. 2018 has seen a raft of arrests and convictions in the cryptocurrency space as law enforcement, and financial regulators work hard […] The post Bitcoin Trader Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud, Faces 20 Years in Prison appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-7-24 16:27 | |
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Bitfunder Fraud Civil Lawsuit Case Proceedings Accelerate
As reported on FinanceFeeds, the criminal case filed against defendants Bitfunder and Jon E. Montroll, accused of operating an unregistered securities exchange and defrauding its users, has led to a plea agreement. дальше »
2018-7-24 16:25 | |
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CFTC Prosecutes Bitcoin Investment Fraud Schemer, Has To Pay $1.9 Million+ In Penalties
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken another step in its actions against Dillon Michael Dean and his U. K. -registered company The Entrepreneurs Headquarters Limited (TEH). дальше »
2018-7-24 12:09 | |
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Bidfender founder appointed by the judges for the fraudulent charges
The operator of now defunct Bitcoin (BTC) stock exchange BitFunder has pleaded guilty to federal charges of obstruction of justice and securities fraud, Reuters reports July 23. According to prosecutors, 37-year old Jon Montroll, also known as Ukyo, also pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice, admitting that he provided false balance statements to the U.S. дальше »
2018-7-24 09:09 | |
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