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Exclusive: Unraveling the Lainchain scam — A phishing scheme circulating at Paris networking events
Could you spot a phishing scam if it showed up at your next meetup? Find out how Lainchain’s deception caught professionals by surprise in Paris. A crypto trap in Paris On the evening of Dec. 3, a freelancer meetup took… дальше »
2024-12-20 19:17 | |
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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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Bitcoin’s treble allows US gov to pay back crypto fraud victims
The U.S. Department of Justice is set to reimburse victims of a wire fraud scheme, aided by the tripling value of Bitcoin since the cryptocurrency was seized. The scheme, which targeted real estate transactions, resulted in millions of dollars in… дальше »
2024-12-17 19:34 | |
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Bitcoin ransom case: TikTok influencer avoids jail after Saudi prince kidnapping bid
Catherine Colivas avoided jail time for a Bitcoin ransom kidnapping scheme. The case underscores the rise of cybercrime amid a Bitcoin boom and increasing ransomware attacks. Catherine ColThe post Bitcoin ransom case: TikTok influencer avoids jail after Saudi prince kidnapping bid appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-12-17 18:16 | |
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Crypto Conman Sentenced: Investors Duped in $350K Scam—Here’s How
The US Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of Michael Joseph McElhiney, a Spokane resident, to over three years in federal prison for operating a fraudulent crypto investment scheme. The fraud, which spanned over a year, defrauded multiple investors of more than $350,000. дальше »
2024-12-13 04:30 | |
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Pastor ran crypto scam preying on congregation, CFTC sues
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a civil enforcement action against Washington State pastor Francier Obando Pinillo for allegedly operating a fraudulent multilevel marketing scheme involving digital assets. дальше »
2024-12-11 20:54 | |
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SEC charges three people for impersonating securities brokers in $2.9 million Bitcoin-related scam
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged three individuals on Dec. 11 with impersonating securities brokers and investment advisers to execute a scheme involving digital assets. The complaint names three Nigerian nationals and alleges that their actions diverted more than $2. дальше »
2024-12-12 19:15 | |
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Пастора церкви обвинили продвижении криптопирамиды на $6 млн
CFTC подала жалобу на пастора испанской церкви в штате Вашингтон за продвижение мошеннической криптовалютной схемы Понци среди прихожан. . @CFTC Charges Washington State Pastor with Fraud, Misappropriation in Multilevel Marketing Scheme Targeting Hispanic Americans: https://t. дальше »
2024-12-11 13:16 | |
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DogeUni expands cross-chain ecosystem with ClassZZ and DisChain
DogeUni has announced innovative integrations and a dual rewards scheme that will improve Dogecoin’s capacity for liquidity mining and cross-chain transactions. DogeUni has unveiled an innovative merger between DisChain and ClassZZ. дальше »
2024-12-6 13:15 | |
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Bitcoin is a bubble: Charles Bobrinskoy warns of speculative Bitcoin pump
Charles Bobrinskoy of Ariel Investments has warned that Bitcoin is a momentum-driven bubble, predicting an imminent price decline as regulatory and market sentiment shift. Bobrinskoy issued this stark warning about Bitcoin (BTC), labeling the cryptocurrency a “get-rich-quick scheme” driven by… дальше »
2024-12-6 23:50 | |
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SEC Accuses Touzi Capital of Defrauding 1,500 Investors in $115 Million Crypto Scheme
The SEC claimed Touzi defrauded over 1,500 investors, misusing funds raised for crypto mining and debt rehabilitation ventures for personal gain. The post SEC Accuses Touzi Capital of Defrauding 1,500 Investors in $115 Million Crypto Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-12-1 01:00 | |
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Hong Kong’s HKMA launches grant to accelerate bond tokenization adoption
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has introduced a three-year digital bond grant scheme, offering incentives of up to HK$2.5 million to encourage tokenized bond issuances. In its latest bid to drive blockchain adoption, Hong Kong has introduced a new scheme… дальше »
2024-11-29 10:20 | |
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AgentLayer: Pioneering AI Agent Network’s Bitpanda Debut and Anniversary Token Burn Scheme
The world’s first AI Agent decentralized network, AgentLayer, announces the listing of its token AGENT on Bitpanda, Germany’s largest exchange, on November 26, and the initiation of a token burn plan on its one-year anniversary on November 30. дальше »
2024-11-26 18:22 | |
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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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US indicts nine in crypto laundering scheme linked to drug cartels
A major money laundering network powered by cryptocurrencies linked to international drug cartels has been dismantled by United States federal authorities. On Nov. 21, a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida indicted nine individuals for conspiracy to… дальше »
2024-11-22 10:21 | |
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US Authorities Charge Five Criminals in $11 Million Crypto Phishing Scheme
Five hackers exploited SMS phishing to steal $11 million in crypto, bypassing corporate defenses and personal wallets in a chilling cyber heist. The post US Authorities Charge Five Criminals in $11 Million Crypto Phishing Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-11-21 19:28 | |
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Former FTX CTO Gary Wang Won’t Have To Serve Prison Time, Judge Rules
Former FTX chief technology officer and close friend of Sam Bankman-Fried, Gary Wang, won’t have to serve prison time for his involvement in the crypto exchange’s fraud scheme, The New York Times reported. дальше »
2024-11-20 19:38 | |
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Former FTX CTO Gary Wang Won’t Have to Serve Prison Time, Judge Rules
Former FTX chief technology officer and close friend of Sam Bankman-Fried, Gary Wang, won’t have to serve prison time for his involvement in the crypto exchange’s fraud scheme, The New York Times reported. дальше »
2024-11-22 19:38 | |
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Binance under fire for allegedly listing pump-and-dump memecoin schemes
Crypto community members have raised concerns over Binance’s listings of Solana-based memecoins—The AI Prophecy (ACT) and Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT)—alleging a possible pump-and-dump scheme. дальше »
2024-11-12 17:50 | |
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UK pension scheme allocates 3% to BTC - Will others follow?
UK pension scheme has allocated 3% of its assets to Bitcoin, highlighting growing institutional confidence in digital assets. his move could encourage other global financial institutions to expThe post UK pension scheme allocates 3% to BTC - Will others follow? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-11-5 17:30 | |
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FBI recovers more than $8m for victims of Kansas bank crypto scheme
Federal law enforcements were able to recover $8.3 million investors lost in a crypto embezzlement case involving the CEO of a Kansas bank. According to an Associated Press report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation managed to recover the lost funds… дальше »
2024-11-5 10:54 | |
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Record-Breaking 3% Bitcoin Investment By UK’s Cartwright Fund: Largest BTC Allocation To Date
Cartwright, an independent business and specialist pension scheme advisor, urges UK institutional investors to embrace Bitcoin following the nation’s first allocation to a defined benefit (DB) scheme. дальше »
2024-11-5 09:00 | |
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MrBeast, Andrew Tate and 8 other celebrities with messy crypto promotions
YouTube star MrBeast isn’t the only famous name with ties to an alleged crypto pump-and-dump scheme. Crypto.news found at least nine other scenarios where either a celebrity or influencer promoted a coin to investors, only to sell their holdings at… дальше »
2024-11-4 15:23 | |
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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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Popular YouTuber MrBeast Allegedly Involved in $23 Million Crypto Pump-and-Dump Scheme Aimed at Fans
A crypto analytics account on X/Twitter known as Lookonchain published allegations regarding popular YouTuber MrBeast and his involvement with various cryptocurrency tokens. According to their analysis, they claim MrBeast, who has over 31 million followers on X, benefited from trading several crypto tokens. дальше »
2024-10-31 10:40 | |
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YouTuber MrBeast accused of profiting millions through alleged crypto pump-and-dump scheme
With over 320 million subscribers, James “MrBeast” Donaldson has amassed one of the largest audiences on YouTube. Known for his attention-grabbing content, MrBeast’s involvement in crypto projects has recently come under scrutiny, as blockchain analysts reveal evidence of alleged insider trading and token manipulation. дальше »
2024-10-31 09:45 | |
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Crypto fraud: $30m ‘red card’ trial begins in France
This week, a major crypto fraud trial involving over €28 million ($30 million) in stolen funds opened in Nancy, France. The trial is expected to last a month. More than 20 defendants are implicated in a scheme targeting football clubs… дальше »
2024-10-22 16:44 | |
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Yuta Kobayashi’s arrest highlights Japan’s first crypto laundering case using Monero
Yuta Kobayashi, 26, has been arrested in Japan for allegedly laundering funds through the cryptocurrency Monero, following a 100 million yen ($665,800) credit card fraud scheme. According to a report by Nikkei on Monday, the arrest followed an extensive investigation by Japan’s Cyber Special Investigation Division and multiple local police forces. The case marks a […] дальше »
2024-10-22 22:54 | |
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US jails man for 5 years over $20m crypto fraud
An Indian national has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of stealing more than $20 million in a crypto fraud scheme involving fake crypto websites. U. S. District Judge Kenneth D. дальше »
2024-10-19 02:30 | |
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Fracture Labs accuses Jump trading of market manipulation in new lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by game developer Fracture Labs accuses Chicago-based trading giant Jump Trading of running a pump-and-dump scheme. According to an Oct. 15 filing, Fracture Labs has accused Jump Trading of misusing its role as a market maker to… дальше »
2024-10-17 14:04 | |
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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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Gotbit’s $42m manipulation case could strengthen crypto market resilience: Santiment
Gotbit’s multi-million dollar charges may spark FUD, but fear-driven sell-offs could trigger a swift recovery, Santiment predicts. The recent criminal charges against Aleksei Andriunin, CEO of market-making firm Gotbit, for a $42 million crypto market manipulation scheme have sent shockwaves… дальше »
2024-10-10 11:39 | |
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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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Korean news giant Chosun Ilbo accused of supporting $3 billion KOK crypto scam
Victims of the KOK crypto scam have called out South Korea’s largest daily newspaper for promoting the fraudulent scheme, which led to at least $2.97 billion in losses. According to an Ajlu press report, a coalition of victims has accused… дальше »
2024-10-8 12:36 | |
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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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US DOJ Charges Two Russians Over $1 Billion Crypto Laundering Scheme
The DOJ charged two Russians over a $1 billion money laundering scheme involving cybercrime, illicit crypto exchanges, and ransomware payments. The post US DOJ Charges Two Russians Over $1 Billion Crypto Laundering Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-9-28 19:10 | |
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US seizes crypto domains connected to Russian money laundering scheme
The US Department of Justice has seized domains linked to three crypto exchanges that have allegedly facilitated illicit transactions worth more than $800 million in relation to Russian money laundering operations. дальше »
2024-9-27 09:55 | |
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New York man to pay $36 million for forex and crypto fraud
A US federal court ordered William Koo Ichioka to pay $31 million in restitution and $5 million in monetary penalty The New York resident was charged and ordered to pay a total of $36 million for defrauding victims in a forex and crypto scheme A New York man will pay $36 million for defrauding victims […] The post New York man to pay $36 million for forex and crypto fraud appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2024-9-21 22:31 | |
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Supreme Court of India’s YouTube channel hacked to promote fraudulent XRP crypto scam
Hackers have successfully compromised the Supreme Court of India’s official YouTube channel, exploiting it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme centered around Ripple’s XRP token. The incident, which occurred on September 20, raised alarms as the hackers swiftly rebranded the channel, livestreaming a fake video featuring XRP CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and urging viewers to invest […] дальше »
2024-9-21 17:40 | |
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