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Bitcoin Scam: Court Hands Man 20-Year Sentence Over $200M Ponzi Scheme
A US court has sentenced the CEO of Bitcoin trading firm, Praetorian Group International (PGI), to 20 years in prison after convicting him of operating a large-scale Ponzi scheme. The fraudulent investment platform, which falsely claimed to generate profits through cryptocurrency trading, misappropriated substantial capital from tens of thousands of investors globally. Related Reading: Crypto’s […] дальше »
2026-2-15 22:00 | |
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BlockDAG News for 2026: Pudgy Penguins Still Facing Declines, but DeepSnitch AI Is the Project Offering Safety and the Best Bet for 100x Gains
A US federal judge in Virginia sentenced the CEO of Praetorian Group International (PGI) to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a $200 million Ponzi scheme. Ramil Ventura Palafox defrauded tens of thousands of investors by promising impossible daily returns of up to 3% from Bitcoin trading. дальше »
2026-2-14 14:30 | |
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CEO sentenced to 20 years for $200M Bitcoin Ponzi scheme
A U.S. federal court has sentenced the chief executive of a crypto trading and multi-level marketing firm to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a massive Bitcoin-based Ponzi scheme that defrauded tens of thousands of investors worldwide. Bitcoin Ponzi scheme… дальше »
2026-2-14 11:42 | |
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India’s ED targets decade-long crypto Ponzi in 21-location raid
India’s ED raided 21 sites tied to 4th Bloc Consultants, alleging a decade-long fake crypto-platform Ponzi that laundered funds via wallets, shell firms, hawala and foreign accounts. India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted coordinated raids at 21 locations across Karnataka, Maharashtra… дальше »
2025-12-25 15:56 | |
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IcomTech promoter gets 71 months in prison for multi-million dollar crypto Ponzi scheme
A resident of Mexico who served as a senior promoter in the IcomTech crypto Ponzi has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York,… дальше »
2025-12-19 10:44 | |
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Wolf Capital co-founder Travis Ford jailed 5 years over $9.4m Ponzi scheme
Travis Ford, the co-founder of Wolf Capital Crypto Trading Company, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty over his role in a $9.4 million crypto Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2025-11-14 21:30 | |
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Chinese ‘Bitcoin Queen’ Ponzi Mastermind Jailed in UK for Over 11 Years
Bitcoin Magazine Chinese ‘Bitcoin Queen’ Ponzi Mastermind Jailed in UK for Over 11 Years A Chinese woman who ran a $5. 6 billion Ponzi scheme and laundered billions in bitcoin was jailed in the UK for nearly 12 years. дальше »
2025-11-12 20:57 | |
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OctaFX Ponzi takedown: India’s ED seizes $286M in crypto, mastermind arrested
India’s Enforcement Directorate has seized cryptocurrency worth $286 million under anti-money laundering laws. They also announced the arrest of Pavel Prozorov, the alleged mastermind behind the multi-billion-dollar OctaFX Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2025-10-19 21:00 | |
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U.S. bankruptcy court denies crypto swindler’s $12.5m escape hatch
A Texas bankruptcy court has slammed the door on Nathan Fuller, denying his discharge in a landmark move. His attempt to use Chapter 7 to erase debts from an exposed crypto Ponzi scheme backfired, setting a powerful precedent. According to… дальше »
2025-9-11 23:14 | |
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Why JPMorgan thinks DeFi could be a $5 trillion market by 2030
Not long ago, Jamie Dimon dismissed crypto as nothing more than "decentralized Ponzi schemes." Now, his bank, JPMorgan Chase, sees a multi-trillion-dollar industry in the making and is aggressively laThe post Why JPMorgan thinks DeFi could be a $5 trillion market by 2030 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2025-8-12 23:30 | |
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From 'ponzi' to partnership: JPMorgan goes all-in on crypto with Coinbase deal
Key takeaways JPMorgan's bold Coinbase integration will allow users to fund crypto wallets and seamlessly use their rewards points in the exchange. But is there a hidden cost for the planned efficiThe post From 'ponzi' to partnership: JPMorgan goes all-in on crypto with Coinbase deal appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2025-8-1 04:00 | |
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Arizona man at center of $13m crypto ponzi pleads guilty nearly two years after indictment
After initially contesting the charges, an Arizona man has now pleaded guilty to defrauding victims out of $13 million through a crypto scheme involving fake AI trading bots and a fictitious government agency. дальше »
2025-7-30 09:30 | |
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Trump the tulip king? Peter Schiff compares crypto hype to 17th century ‘madness’
Gold evangelist Peter Schiff is seeing red over Bitcoin — and he’s blaming President Donald Trump for wrapping a “decentralized Ponzi scheme” in the American flag. дальше »
2025-7-19 16:15 | |
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Over 40 investors defrauded in $900K crypto scam run by ex-rugby player
The U.S. Department of Justice has sentenced a former rugby player to 30 months in prison for defrauding investors out of $900,000 in a crypto mining Ponzi scheme. Shane Donovan Moore, a 37-year-old semi-professional rugby player from Seattle, operated a… дальше »
2025-7-18 10:46 | |
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DOJ hands 97-month sentence to crypto scammer for $40m Ponzi scheme
Authorities in the United States have sentenced a man to 97 months in prison for his role in defrauding investors out of more than $40 million via a crypto Ponzi scheme. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 57-year-old Dwayne… дальше »
2025-6-30 11:07 | |
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Strategy introduced a new perpetual called Stride (STRD). Some call it genius, others say it has ‘Ponzi vibes’
On June 3, 2025, Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) introduced a new perpetual called Stride (STRD). The stock will allow investors to get a 10% yield from Bitcoin without buying it directly, while Strategy will get cash to buy more… дальше »
2025-6-5 17:27 | |
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Aussie Senator Dismisses Bitcoin As A ‘Ponzi Scheme’, Sparks Fierce Community Backlash
Bitcoin (BTC) may be gaining momentum globally, but an Australian politician is still not sold on the asset. дальше »2025-5-27 16:02 | |
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CBEX crypto collapse sparks social media outrage amidst ponzi scheme allegations
Nigerians have looted the office of digital asset trading platform, CBEX after hundreds of users saw their account balances plummet to zero following the exchange’s collapse. According to a report by BBC Pidgin, investors reportedly failed to withdraw their funds… дальше »
2025-4-15 14:26 | |
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Welcome to Pi Coin’s chaos — A $12b crypto, a Binance listing rumor, a frustrated community, and a CEO calling it a Ponzi
Pi Coin recently hit a $12 billion market cap, but with vanishing tokens, migration failures, and Binance listing rumors swirling, is this the beginning of something big — or the start of a slow collapse? Pi Coin’s wild ride on… дальше »
2025-3-13 23:22 | |
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Brazilian national faces 20-year sentence for $290 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme
A Brazilian citizen appeared in U.S. District Court in Seattle following extradition from Switzerland to face $290 million Bitcoin investment fraud charges. According to the press release from the US Department of Justice, Douver T. Braga pleaded not guilty to… дальше »
2025-2-23 15:29 | |
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Argentina freezes $3.5m in USDT amid investigation into Rainbowex Ponzi scheme: report
A court in Argentina has ordered the seizure of a crypto wallet containing $3.5 million in Tether’s USDT stablecoin. The Argentine Justice Department has taken control of a $3.5 million (USDT) wallet, which is part of a larger investigation into… дальше »
2024-12-24 15:45 | |
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MicroStrategy is a ‘desperate’ Ponzi scheme: analyst
Analyst Jacob King has labeled MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin-focused business model a “giant scam,” claiming it is unsustainable and destined for collapse. King, a contributor to the Whalewire newsletter, issued this critique of MicroStrategy in a detailed post on X. King argued… дальше »
2024-12-19 21:31 | |
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OneCoin’s Ruja Ignatova believed to be hiding in Cape Town
Cryptoqueen Ruja Ignatova, the mastermind behind the OneCoin Ponzi, may be hiding in South Africa, according to recent German investigations. Ignatova, an Oxford-educated Bulgarian, vanished in October 2017 after defrauding millions through a fake cryptocurrency scheme, sparking numerous theories about… дальше »
2024-11-22 12:40 | |
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Crypto scammer hit with 20-year prison sentence for role in fraud
Juan Tacuri has been sentenced to a maximum of 240 months for his role in the Forcount Ponzi scheme. Tacuri was a senior promoter in the Forcount Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors, primarily in Spanish-speaking communities, according to… дальше »
2024-10-17 02:30 | |
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Ethereum faces supply overhang as China eyes $1.3B ETH sale - What now?
Chinese authorities have moved 7,000 ETH to exchanges in the last 24 hours. These coins are part of the 542,000 ETH seized from a crypto Ponzi scheme in 2018, which could be dumped in the markeThe post Ethereum faces supply overhang as China eyes $1. дальше »
2024-10-11 05:00 | |
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86-year-old former attorney to pay $14m for role in crypto Ponzi scheme
Disbarred California attorney David Kagel has agreed to pay nearly $14 million in restitution as part of his sentencing for operating a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors over several years. дальше »
2024-10-9 12:51 | |
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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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SEC charges two brothers in $60 million Ponzi scam
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Jonathan Adam and Tanner Adam over a $60 million Ponzi scheme. SEC says it received emergecy relief to freeze the brothers’ assets The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced it charged two brothers over a $60 million Ponzi scheme that impacted more than 80 investors in the […] The post SEC charges two brothers in $60 million Ponzi scam appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2024-8-27 14:25 | |
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U.S. SEC Charges Two Brothers in $60M Ponzi Scam Using a Crypto Platform
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged brothers Jonathan and Tanner Adam of attempting to defraud more than 80 investors with a $60 million Ponzi scheme involving a crypto asset trading platform, it announced on Monday. дальше »
2024-8-27 09:19 | |
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Billionaire Behind Bars: China’s Second-Richest Man Jailed For $5 Million Crypto Scam
Yang Bin, the former second-richest man in China, has been sentenced to six years in a Singapore prison for operating a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme disguised as a crypto investment operation. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mine Busted In Thailand Following Mysterious Power Outages The 61-year-old Chinese-Dutch national, pleaded guilty to eight charges that ranged from conspiring to […] дальше »
2024-8-27 23:00 | |
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OmegaPro co-Founder arrested in Turkey charged with $4 billion Ponzi scheme
Andreas Szakacs, the OmegaPro co-founder, was arrested in Turkey. Authorities have traced $160M in crypto transactions and seized computers and cold wallets. A Dutch investor has reported losing $7M with and over 3,000 others losing $103M in the alleged fraud. дальше »
2024-8-23 20:26 | |
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Indian investor kidnaps BitConnect employees to recover losses
An Indian man allegedly kidnapped two men involved with the $2.4 billion BitConnect Ponzi scheme to recover losses. Shailesh Babulal Bhatt was an investor in BitConnect Coin, a token circulated as the platform’s native cryptocurrency, and according to a statement… дальше »
2024-8-19 11:07 | |
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Institutional investors shift stance as Bitcoin ETFs spark increased crypto adoption
Institutional interest in cryptocurrencies is surging as Bitcoin ETFs gain traction, marking a significant shift in the financial landscape. Despite skepticism from major financial figures like JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs’ Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, who have previously labeled Bitcoin as a “fraud” and “ponzi scheme,” institutional investors are increasingly allocating funds into the crypto […] дальше »
2024-8-18 17:34 | |
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