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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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How Taiwan’s updated crypto regulations protect investors from scams

Taiwan is intensifying its regulatory efforts to address crypto fraud and safeguard investor interests with a series of strict anti-money laundering (AML) measures. The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has advanced the implementation date for these new rules to November 30, 2024, amid growing concerns over illegal activities such as fraud and money laundering. The move […] дальше »

2024-11-29 18:31


From Fortnite Prodigy To Crypto Scammer: The Fall Of Serpent

An investigation by Zachxbt has uncovered the disturbing evolution of Serpent (SerpentAU), a former pro Fortnite player turned crypto scammer. Once celebrated as a gaming talent in Australia, Serpent’s descent into fraud highlights a troubling shift from esports fame to orchestrating meme coin scams and gambling away stolen funds. Serpent’s […] дальше »

2024-11-29 19:52


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Gary Wang, FTX co-founder, avoids jail time in crypto fraud case: ‘I will spend the rest of my life trying to make amends’

Gary Wang, the co-founder and former chief technology officer of FTX, has been spared prison time for his involvement in the crypto exchange’s collapse. On Wednesday, he was sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release for each of the four criminal charges he pleaded guilty to. Wang was also ordered to forfeit […] дальше »

2024-11-21 21:26


Here’s how this Korean group lured investors in $230m crypto fraud

South Korean police uncovered a phony organization that lured investors into fraudulent crypto investments. The Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit arrested 215 individuals for operating, joining and participating in a fraudulent quasi-investment consulting firm,… дальше »

2024-11-13 09:46


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DOJ indicts Gotbit CEO for allegedly orchestrating massive wash trading scheme

The Department of Justice has indicted Aleksei Andriunin, founder and CEO of crypto financial services firm Gotbit, on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit market manipulation. Andriunin, a Russian national residing in Portugal, allegedly orchestrated a scheme to artificially inflate trading volumes for client crypto companies, including several based in the US. дальше »

2024-11-2 02:30


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London Satoshi reveal unsurprisingly fails to convince anyone of his identity amid fraud charges

At a press conference in London on Oct. 31, Stephen Mollah declared himself to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin but failed to provide compelling evidence to support his claim. The event at the Frontline Club left attendees skeptical as technical issues and unverified assertions undermined his credibility. дальше »

2024-11-1 16:19


AlixPartners teams up with Chainalysis to expand crypto tracing expertise

AlixPartners and Chainalysis have teamed up to enhance cryptocurrency compliance and forensic investigation services, addressing growing fraud risks. AlixPartners, a financial advisory firm recognized for its work in high-profile restructurings, announced a collaboration with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis to strengthen… дальше »

2024-11-1 16:12