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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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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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Crypto scam: Supreme Court of India’s YouTube hacked
Hackers compromised the Supreme Court of India’s official YouTube channel to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme involving Ripple’s XRP token. The channel was taken over on September 20 and was quickly rebranded and used to livestream a fake video featuring… дальше »
2024-9-20 17:09 | |
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Brazil police bust $9.7b crypto laundering scheme
Brazilian authorities have uncovered a $9.7 billion crypto laundering scheme, arresting suspects in multiple cities as part of a major financial crime investigation. Brazilian authorities have clamped down on a multi-billion-dollar money laundering scheme involving cryptocurrencies across multiple cities, including… дальше »
2024-9-20 13:22 | |
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Indian police probe INR 10m crypto investment scam with suspected link to Hong Kong
Indian police are investigating the “Datameer” crypto trading app, which allegedly duped at least 700 locals out of inr 10 million. According to a local report, the scheme promised returns of up to 50% to unsuspecting investors who were told… дальше »
2024-9-16 13:41 | |
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US states reach $1b crypto fraud settlement, owner promises refunds
Five U.S. states have settled with the owner and operators of an alleged $1 Billion cryptocurrency investment scheme. The scheme, spearheaded by Josip Heit and his GSB Group, lured investors with promises of tokenized partial ownership in a skyscraper,… дальше »
2024-9-10 19:45 | |
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Polygon’s $12 Target Alongside Shiba Inu’s 2500% Rally and Rollblock’s 200x Potential – Which Is Best Positioned?
Portfolio allocation will be key for the remainder of this crypto bull cycle, as coins such as Polygon and Shiba Inu are set for impressive games in the coming months. A promising new upstart in the online gambling world, Rollblock ($RBLK), has been tipped for potential 200x moves thanks to its innovative revenue share scheme. дальше »
2024-9-5 10:00 | |
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Court drops $258b Dogecoin manipulation case against Elon Musk
A United States court dismissed a $258 billion class action lawsuit claiming that Elon Musk and his companies, SpaceX and Tesla, orchestrated a “crypto pyramid scheme.” Almost two years after the filing, Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the US District Court… дальше »
2024-8-30 09:31 | |
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Crypto Scammers Ditch ‘Elaborate’ Schemes In Favor Of Short-Term Scams – Report
A recent Chainalysis report revealed that crypto scammers have updated their scheme tactics on- and off-chain in 2024. Criminals have leaned toward short-term, more lucrative scrams targeting smaller entities and specific individuals, significantly reducing scams’ average lifespan by over 50% since 2023. дальше »
2024-8-30 03:30 | |
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Malaysian police arrest 21 in crypto fraud scheme targeting Japanese investors
Malaysian authorities have taken down a major cryptocurrency scam scheme targeting Japanese nationals. According to local reports, the Royal Malaysia Police, also known as PDRM, arrested 21 individuals in connection with the fraud during coordinated raids on two high-end properties… дальше »
2024-8-28 12:47 | |
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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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Second-richest man in China jailed for six years over $5m crypto fraud: report
Once China’s second-richest man was sentenced to six years in prison in Singapore for orchestrating a fraudulent crypto investment scheme. Tycoon Yang Bin, a Chinese-Dutch national and the second-richest man in China by Forbes for 2001, was sentenced to six… дальше »
2024-8-26 11:44 | |
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WazirX to resume phased INR withdrawals, fees reduced by 60%
WazirX will resume INR withdrawals in phases starting August 26, 2024. Users can withdraw up to 66% of INR balances, with fees reduced by 60%. Crypto withdrawals remain suspended as WazirX implements a Singapore Scheme. дальше »
2024-8-24 19:52 | |
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China extradites suspect in $14b crypto pyramid scheme from Thailand
China has successfully extradited a suspect involved in a massive $14 billion cryptocurrency pyramid scheme from Thailand. The suspect, identified as Zhang, is accused of leading the MBI Group, which allegedly lured over 10 million investors with promises of high… дальше »
2024-8-24 18:10 | |
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