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SBF talks crypto from prison: ‘Changing the guard helps’
In a recent interview from prison with Tucker Carlson, Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, shared his perspectives on the current state and future of the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2025-3-7 22:55 | |
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U.K. man sentenced to 4 years for illegal crypto ATM operation
Olumide Osunkoya has been sentenced to four years in prison for illegally operating cryptocurrency automated teller machines in the United Kingdom. The 46-year-old faced charges related to running crypto ATMs through his company, GidiPlus, with machines installed at multiple locations… дальше »
2025-3-1 22:32 | |
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Bitcoin trader jailed after hiding millions worth of BTC from U.K. court
A British man was jailed for nearly five months after failing to disclose his Bitcoin holdings during a legal dispute with another cryptocurrency trader. Graham Darby, 50, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for contempt of court but was… дальше »
2025-2-21 19:11 | |
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FTX’s Ryan Salame’s prison sentence shortened by over year: report
FTX exec Ryan Salame’s prison sentence has been shortened by over a year, with his new release date set for March 2031. Ryan Salame, a former top executive at the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, reported to federal prison in October… дальше »
2024-12-26 16:28 | |
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Ex-South Korean Lawmaker Sentenced to Six Months for Concealing Cryptocurrency Assets
A former South Korean legislator from the Democratic Party received a six-month prison term for deliberately withholding significant cryptocurrency holdings from his mandatory financial disclosures, in a case that has drawn fresh scrutiny to the transparency standards for public officials in one of Asia’s major economies. дальше »
2024-12-19 13:55 | |
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Роджер Вер обвинил власти США в политическом преследовании
Основатель Bitcoin. com Роджер Вер обвинил американское правительство в политически мотивированном преследовании за его высказывания и роль в продвижении биткоина. Roger Ver is facing life in prison for revealing how the US government worked secretly to subvert cryptocurrency and prevent economic freedom. дальше »
2024-12-12 19:00 | |
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Celsius Founder Alexander Mashinsky Pleads Guilty To $4.7 Billion Fraud Charges
Alexander Mashinsky, the former CEO of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius, has pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud, facing a potential maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. This development comes in the wake of multiple charges filed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), which originally accused him of seven counts related to […] дальше »
2024-12-4 18:33 | |
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China sentences man to life for selling state secrets for crypto
A Chinese man convicted of espionage and allegedly receiving more than 1 million yuan through cryptocurrency has been sentenced to life in prison. The People’s Court sentenced Wang Momou to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of espionage, according to… дальше »
2024-11-9 18:25 | |
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Austria’s largest fraud trial sees five sentenced in connection to $21.6m crypto scam
An Austrian court has sentenced five individuals linked to the EXW-Token scam to prison, in one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud trials in the country’s history. According to a report from local media, the sentencing followed a year-long trial and… дальше »
2024-10-24 14:28 | |
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FTX’s Nishad Singh asks to be spared from prison sentence
Former FTX head of engineering, Nishad Singh, urged a Manhattan federal judge to exempt him from a prison sentence for his role in the fall of the cryptocurrency exchange platform. As reported by Bloomberg on Oct. 16 lawyers representing Nishad… дальше »
2024-10-17 11:00 | |
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IcomTech ‘Crypto Ponzi Scheme’ Founder Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
David Carmona, the founder of IcomTech, has received a nearly 10-year prison sentence for running a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme дальше »
2024-10-7 00:15 | |
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Caroline Ellison sentenced to 2 years for role in FTX crypto fraud
Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, has been sentenced to two years in prison by District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. Her involvement in the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its affiliated hedge fund, Alameda Research, has been central… дальше »
2024-9-25 23:06 | |
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Binance founder CZ to be released from prison on September 29, confirms US Federal Bureau of Prisons
CZ's release may impact Binance's regulatory scrutiny and market dynamics, potentially influencing the broader cryptocurrency landscape. The post Binance founder CZ to be released from prison on September 29, confirms US Federal Bureau of Prisons appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-9-16 16:29 | |
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Coinbase hacker jailed 3.5 years for stealing from over 500 users
A hacker has been sent to prison for draining over $900,000 from the accounts of several Coinbase users. Elliot Gunton, a resident of the United Kingdom, and his accomplices designed fake websites that mimicked the prominent cryptocurrency exchange. Coinbase users… дальше »
2024-7-29 12:15 | |
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US sanctions Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua for cryptocurrency crimes and human trafficking
The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned the Tren de Aragua, a notorious criminal organization originating from Aragua, Venezuela. The group, initially a prison gang, has expanded across the Western Hemisphere, engaging in various illegal activities, including the unlawful use of cryptocurrencies for criminal purposes. дальше »
2024-7-17 17:35 | |
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Former Binance CEO CZ Begins 4-Month Prison Sentence in California
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has reported to a federal prison in California where he will spend the next four months for failing to implement an adequate know-your-customer (KYC) program at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »
2024-6-3 20:33 | |
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Crypto Fraudster Gets Slammed: Ex-Banker Gets 41 Years In Prison
In a landmark case highlighting the perils of unchecked cryptocurrency investments, Rashawn Russell, a former investment banker, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison. The Eastern New York District Court handed down the sentence after Russell pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft, marking a significant crackdown on digital asset fraud. Related […] дальше »
2024-6-1 21:00 | |
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Sam Bankman-Fried Maintains Innocence While Subsisting On Rice And Beans In Prison
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the once-revered wunderkind of the cryptocurrency world, has traded his penthouse for a prison dorm. Following his conviction for orchestrating a multi-billion dollar fraud at FTX, Bankman-Fried is facing a harsh reality far removed from his former life of luxury. дальше »
2024-5-12 01:00 | |
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Slap On The Wrist? DOJ Faces Backlash For Letting Binance Founder Off Easy For AML Failures
Changpeng Zhao, the ousted CEO of cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance, walked away from court this week with a sentence many see as a slap on the wrist. Zhao, better known in the crypto world as “CZ,” received four months in prison for failing to implement sufficient anti-money laundering (AML) safeguards at Binance. Related Reading: Stagflation […] дальше »
2024-5-1 10:30 | |
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Changpeng “CZ” Zhao sentenced to 4 months in prison
Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has been sentenced to four months in prison for money laundering violations. The sentencing comes after Zhao pleaded guilty last November to failing to establish a proper anti-money laundering program at Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. дальше »
2024-5-1 22:44 | |
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the founder of cryptocurrency giant Binance, has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act, reflecting heightened regulatory scrutiny in the crypto sector. дальше »
2024-5-1 22:00 | |
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Binance Founder CZ’s Trial Begins Today: Lawyers Discuss Potential Prison Time
Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, the founder and former CEO of Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is awaiting sentencing in a highly-anticipated court hearing in Seattle set to begin on Tuesday. дальше »
2024-4-30 18:30 | |
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US Prosecutors Want Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao to Serve 3 Years Behind Bars
Federal prosecutors are pushing for a tougher 3-year prison term for Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao in connection with his role in the global cryptocurrency exchange’s violation of sanctions and money laundering laws. дальше »
2024-4-24 17:36 | |
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Former Amazon Engineer Sentenced for Hacking DeFi Protocols
Shakeeb Ahmed, a former Amazon engineer, was sentenced to three years in prison for hacking two cryptocurrency exchanges, leading to over $12 million in theft and significant financial restitution and forfeiture. дальше »
2024-4-13 00:30 | |
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Hacker Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Stealing Over $12M From Crypto Exchanges
Shakeeb Ahmed, a security engineer who stole over $12 million from two different decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges built on Solana, was sentenced to three years in prison and three years of supervised release by a federal judge on Friday. дальше »
2024-4-12 18:53 | |
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OneCoin Scammer Gets 4 Years Jail Sentence — Justice Served?
OneCoin, the cryptocurrency project that morphed into a notorious pyramid scheme, continues to cast a long shadow. Yesterday, Irina Dilkinska, the former head of Legal and Compliance for OneCoin, was sentenced to four years in prison by US District Judge Edgardo Ramos for her role in the multi-billion dollar scam. Related Reading: Move Over Gold, […] дальше »
2024-4-4 18:00 | |
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Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating the $8 billion fraud scheme that precipitated the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Following his conviction on seven counts of wire fraud and conspiracy in November 2023, the former billionaire entrepreneur received his sentence. дальше »
2024-3-28 19:28 | |
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BREAKING: Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison
In a highly anticipated courtroom verdict, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for defrauding users. US District Judge Lewis Kaplan delivered the judgment during a Lower Manhattan federal courtroom hearing. дальше »
2024-3-28 19:14 | |
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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
In a pivotal ruling, Sam Bankman-Fried receives a 25-year sentence for fraudulent activities leading to significant financial losses, casting a shadow over cryptocurrency's future. The post FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-3-28 18:48 | |
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Sam Bankman-Fried sentencing today: Disgraced ex-FTX head could get up to 110 years in prison
Today marks a critical juncture for the cryptocurrency industry as disgraced former crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried faces sentencing on multiple fraud charges. Disgraced king of crypto Once hailed as the “King of Crypto” and the visionary leader behind the multi-billion-dollar company FTX, Bankman-Fried now stares down the possibility of up to 110 years in prison, […] дальше »
2024-3-28 14:21 | |
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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Could Face 50 Years in Prison
Sam Bankman-Fried, convicted of a historic financial fraud, faces 50 years in prison, highlighting the risks and need for regulation in the cryptocurrency industry. The post FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Could Face 50 Years in Prison appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-3-17 02:12 | |
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OneCoin scandal sees Konstantin Ignatov released, expresses remorse for $4.4b fraud
Konstantin Ignatov has been released after serving 34 months in prison for his involvement in the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam, a scheme that fraudulently claimed $4.4 billion from investors. The release followed a court decision by Judge Edgardo Ramos, who applied… дальше »
2024-3-6 13:22 | |
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OneCoin Lawyer Mark Scott handed a 10-year sentence
In a significant legal development, Mark Scott, a lawyer implicated in the notorious OneCoin cryptocurrency pyramid scheme, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. This follows his conviction for bank fraud and money laundering related to the OneCoin project, which amassed nearly $4 billion between 2014 and 2016. дальше »
2024-1-26 13:27 | |
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2 California Men Sentenced to Prison for $1.9M Crypto Grift
Two Orange County, California men were sentenced to prison on Monday for operating a cryptocurrency scam that swindled over 2,000 investors out of a collective $1.9 million, according to the Department of Justice. дальше »
2022-8-2 00:16 | |
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Martin Shkreli, Detested Pharma Bro, Managed to Buy Crypto in Prison
Martin Shkreli, known fondly as “The most hated businessman in the United States” bought cryptocurrency while incarcerated. The post Martin Shkreli, Detested Pharma Bro, Managed to Buy Crypto in Prison appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-5-24 08:40 | |
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Ethereum Developer Gets 5 Years In Prison For Teaching North Korea Skirt Sanctions Using Crypto
An Ethereum engineer who gave a lecture on how to use blockchain technology in North Korea was sentenced to 63 months in prison on Tuesday. Cryptocurrency expert Virgil Griffith will pay a $100,000 fine for assisting North Koreans in evading US sanctions through the use of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2022-4-13 07:23 | |
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40,000 Years For Crypto Scam: A Turkish Prosecutor Seeks Harshest Jail Time For CEO At Large
A Turkish prosecutor wants to slap the founders and executives of the Thodex cryptocurrency exchange with what could be the harshest prison sentence of all time. Bloomberg reported Friday, citing Demiroren News Agency, that the charges against Istanbul-based Thodex crypto exchange seeks sentences of up to 40,564 years for each of the 21 accused. According […] дальше »
2022-4-2 19:00 | |
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UAE meets new law against cryptocurrency scammers
On January 2, a new cryptocurrency law entered into force in the UAE providing for a fine of up to AED 1 million and five years in prison for cryptocurrency fraud. The promoters of blockchain projects that were not licensed in the UAE are now also under threat. дальше »
2022-1-11 12:07 | |
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UAE Introduces New Law to Combat Crypto Crime, Allows Licensed Cryptocurrency Offering & Promotion
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is introducing new rules to promote cryptocurrency development while curbing digital currency scams targeting investors in the country. Under the new rules, crypto scammers will face prison time for up to 5 years and a penalty of up to AED 1 million (just over $272k), starting January 2, 2022. дальше »
2021-12-30 20:14 | |
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UAE Authorities Announce New Stringent Measures Against Crypto Scammers
Under stringent new UAE regulations designed to safeguard the public from financial fraud, cyber criminals who promote cryptocurrency frauds online face up to five years in prison and fines of up to $272 million. дальше »
2021-12-28 01:04 | |
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Creator of Video Downloading Websites Sentenced to Prison in US — Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrency Seized
The U. S. has sentenced a creator of video streaming and downloading websites to prison for 12 months and one day. The feds also seized $3. 9 million from him, including more than $1 million in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2021-7-12 21:00 | |
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US Sentences Crypto Fraudster to 15 Years in Prison After Duping Thousands of Investors
A Swedish man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in the U. S. for an investment fraud scheme involving cryptocurrency, including bitcoin. He defrauded thousands of victims of more than $16 million. дальше »
2021-7-9 20:00 | |
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‘Doctor Bitcoin’ Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Crypto Exchange in US, Faces 5 Years in Prison
A Texas man, who calls himself “Doctor Bitcoin,” has pleaded guilty to running an illegal cryptocurrency exchange business, converting cash to bitcoin. He faces five years in federal prison. дальше »
2021-6-30 16:30 | |
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French Court Upholds BTC-e Operator’s 5-Year Prison Term But Exempted from 100k Euro Fine
Alexander Vinnik, an alleged operator of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange in the EU BTC-e, will be facing jail time. His five-year prison term was upheld by the Court of Appeal of Paris on Thursday, according to a TASS report. дальше »
2021-6-29 21:32 | |
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Eccentric Crypto Evangelist John McAfee Reportedly Commits Suicide in Spanish Prison
British-American computer programmer, founder of one of the earliest software anti-virus companies McAfee Associates, and cryptocurrency evangelist was reportedly committed suicide in a prison in Spain. дальше »
2021-6-24 15:42 | |
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US Sends Bitcoin ATM Operator to Prison for Illegal Operation — 17 Machines Seized
A bitcoin ATM operator has been sent to federal prison for two years for running an illegal cryptocurrency exchange operation. U. S. authorities have seized 17 bitcoin ATMs, along with some cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. дальше »
2021-5-29 18:30 | |
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