Solana Presale ‘Mega Dice Token’ Raises $1M After Announcing an Airdrop Campaign and Reward Scheme

London, United Kingdom, May 15th, 2024, Chainwire The presale of Mega Dice Token (DICE), a new GameFi project, passed the $1 million funding milestone earlier today. Mega Dice Token Presale Structure and DICE Tokenomics Mega Dice Token presale allows investors to purchase DICE tokens before their upcoming launch on the open market. дальше »

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Sichuan police uncover underground finance scheme involving $2b in USDT

Chinese police in Sichuan reportedly intensified crackdowns on underground banking networks, with a particular focus on USDT transactions totaling billions of U.S. dollars. Chinese police in the Sichuan province reportedly uncovered a wide-scale underground banking scheme, with operations reportedly involving… дальше »

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UK shuts down bogus crypto advice platform

Amey Finance Academy was shut down for misleading investors and promoting the $1.7 billion HyperVerse Ponzi scheme. дальше »

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Bitcoin Trader Sends $70 Million to Wrong Address, Other Falls for Crypto ATM Scheme

Crypto traders are increasingly targeted by sophisticated scams, losing billions in 2023. Experts urge caution with transactions and skeptical scrutiny of dubious offers. The post Bitcoin Trader Sends $70 Million to Wrong Address, Other Falls for Crypto ATM Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Australian Court Hands Win to Market Regulator in Case Against Qoin Blockchain, But There is a Catch

An Australian Federal Court mostly ruled in favor of Australia's markets regulator in its case against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) over its Qoin scheme, on Friday. дальше »

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DOJ charges former Cred execs over $783M fraud and money laundering scheme

The DOJ has charged three former Cred executives, including its ex-CEO, over an alleged scheme that led to $783 million in customer crypto losses. The post DOJ charges former Cred execs over $783M fraud and money laundering scheme appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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DOJ charges three Cred execs over $783 million in customer fund losses

On May 3, the US DOJ announced charges against former executives of Cred, a bankrupt crypto lending and investing firm. Authorities alleged that the three accused individuals — Cred co-owner and former CEO Daniel Schatt, former CFO Joseph Podulka, and former CCO James Alexander — took part in a scheme that caused customers to lose […] The post DOJ charges three Cred execs over $783 million in customer fund losses appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Script State from Lamport Signatures

A breakdown by Andrew Poelstra on how Lamport Signatures, a hash based signature scheme, can be used to create a global state that any Bitcoin transaction can reference to settle smart contracts. дальше »

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FBI Arrests Manhattan Man Accused Of Defrauding Investors $43 Million In Crypto Trading Ponzi Scheme

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FBI charges Manhattan man with running $43m crypto Ponzi scheme

The FBI has uncovered a multi-year Ponzi scheme defrauding investors of $43 million, linked to crypto trading, with an individual now facing wire fraud charges. A Manhattan resident, Idin Dalpour, is accused by the FBI of orchestrating a multi-million-dollar Ponzi… дальше »

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FBI busts $43M crypto and Las Vegas hospitality Ponzi scheme

The FBI arrested a New York resident for defrauding investors of at least $43 million in a multi-year Ponzi scheme that included a Las Vegas hospitality business and crypto trading operation. дальше »

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Paypal's Green Mining Initiative Makes Zero Sense

A look at Paypal's recent proposal to implement Bitcoin wallets that pay mining fees using a scheme ensuring that only authorized miners powered by renewable energy can collect the user's transaction fee. дальше »

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Alleged $1.8 Billion Crypto Ponzi Scheme Architect Dies Amid Legal Turmoil

Johann Steynberg, the figure linked to the alleged $1. 8 billion Mirror Trading International (MTI) Ponzi scheme, has reportedly died in Brazil. His sudden death due to a heart attack adds complexity to ongoing legal proceedings and efforts to recover substantial funds. дальше »

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Crypto fraudster Jay Mazini to forfeit $10m in religious Ponzi

Social media influencer Jabara Igbara, commonly known as Jay Mazini, was sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing over $8 million from Muslims via a crypto fraud scheme. дальше »

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US authorities arrest and charge new figure in OneCoin scheme — who is William Morro?

Reports suggested that the latest individual to be charged in connection to the crypto scheme was associated with Gilbert Armenta, the boyfriend of OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova. дальше »

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India’s ED probe Bollywood star in $800m crypto ponzi scheme

India's ED is investigating Raj Kundra in a $800m cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, seizing assets and linking him to a failed Bitcoin mining project. дальше »

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Bitcoin Is a Ponzi Scheme, Says JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon reiterates his skepticism of Bitcoin, calling it a "fraud," but supports blockchain's use cases. The post Bitcoin Is a Ponzi Scheme, Says JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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JPMorgan CEO calls Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi Scheme’ despite JPMorgan’s involvement in Bitcoin ETFs

Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan CEO, called Bitcoin a “Ponzi scheme. ” Dimon’s criticism comes despite JPMorgan’s involvement in Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin’s recent price volatility highlights ongoing debates in the cryptocurrency market. дальше »

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Mango Markets Exploiter Avraham Eisenberg Convicted In $110M Crypto Fraud

Crypto trader Avraham “Avi” Eisenberg was found guilty by a Manhattan jury in October 2022 of orchestrating a $110 million fraud scheme targeting the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, Mango Markets. дальше »

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Crypto-Linked Money-Laundering Scheme Worth $230M Uncovered In Hong Kong

According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong customs officers have apprehended three individuals in connection with a massive HK$1. 8 billion ($228 million) money-laundering operation that exploited a crypto platform and bank accounts associated with shell companies. дальше »

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Жителя Небраски обвинили в криптоджекинге на $1 млн

Обвиняемый из штата Небраска (США) предположительно украл $3,5 млн у сервисов облачных вычислений с целью добычи криптовалют. Nebraska Man Indicted for Multi-Million Dollar "Cryptojacking" Scheme Defendant Allegedly Stole More Than $3. дальше »

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Crypto Mining $3.5 Million Scheme: Man Indicted For Alleged “Cryptojacking” Operation

A Nebraska man has been indicted with several criminal charges by the New York authorities for allegedly conducting a $3. 5 million crypto scheme. The press release revealed that the accused could face up to 30 years in prison if found guilty. дальше »

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Nebraskan Citizen Charged in $3.5 Million Cryptojacking Fraud

Prosecutors alleged a Nebraska man defrauded cloud providers in a complex cryptojacking scheme. The post Nebraskan Citizen Charged in $3.5 Million Cryptojacking Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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$3.5m ‘cryptojacking’ case sees Nebraska man face up to 30 years in prison

A Nebraska man is looking at 30 years in prison in connection with a major cryptojacking scheme. According to an April 15 indictment from the United States Attorney’s office in Brooklyn, Charles O. Parks III, also known as “CP3O,” has… дальше »

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Hashkey Global opens crypto listing applications after ETFs approval

HashKey Group’s global crypto exchange, Hashkey Global, opened its licensed crypto listing scheme, offering high-quality projects an opportunity to expand their reach. That comes after Hong Kong’s regulator authorized the first Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). дальше »

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Blockchain fraud group strikes again, launches fresh scheme on Blast network

An on-chain detective says a blockchain fraud group moved roughly $1 million in laundered funds to Base to fuel a new scam. Here's the latest. дальше »

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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 »

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Debt From Above: The Carbon Credit Coup

Latin America is quietly being forced into a carbon market scheme through regional contractual obligations – enforced by the satellites of a US intelligence-linked firm – which seeks to create an inter-continental "smart grid," erode national and local sovereignty, and link carbon-based life to the debt-based monetary system via a Bitcoin sidechain. дальше »

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OneCoin’s legal chief sentenced 4 years for $4.4b crypto fraud

United States District Judge Edgardo Ramos has sentenced Irina Dilkinska, the ex-head of legal and compliance for the notorious OneCoin Ponzi scheme, to four years in prison. On April 3, the U.S. Attorney’s office announced the sentencing that follows Dilkinska’s… дальше »

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The Bitcoin Ponzi scheme: unveiling the truth

Explore the Bitcoin Ponzi scheme debate. Check the criticisms, Ponzi explanation, and why Bitcoin isn't one. дальше »

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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 »

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KuCoin Charged By DOJ As ‘Money Laundering Hub’ In Alleged $9B Scheme

In a significant development, federal prosecutors in the United States have charged cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and two of its founders with violating anti-money laundering (AML) laws. Founders Face DOJ Charges  The US Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed an indictment against KuCoin and its founders, Chun Gan (also known as “Michael”) and Ke Tang (also known […] дальше »

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British citizen found guilty in $6b Bitcoin fraud scheme 

Wen Jian was found guilty by a London court on one count of Bitcoin money laundering in connection to a $6 billion Chinese investment scam. дальше »

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Federal court sanctions SEC for gross misconduct in Debt Box case

A United States district court has sanctioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for demonstrating “bad faith” in its legal actions against Debt Box, a company accused of operating a $50-million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. дальше »

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Jury convicts IcomTech promoters in crypto ponzi scheme, faces 20 years

A New York District Court jury convicted two men associated with IcomTech, a company that presented itself as specializing in cryptocurrency mining and trading, of wire fraud conspiracy. The individuals, David Brend and Gustavo Rodriguez, now potentially face up to… дальше »

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$300 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme Exposed: SEC Files Charges Against 17 Suspects

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against 17 individuals allegedly involved in a Crypto Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 40,000 victims and amassed $300 million. дальше »

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SEC charges 17 individuals in $300m crypto Ponzi scheme

The SEC has charged 17 individuals for their involvement in a $300 million Ponzi scheme targeting predominantly Latino investors through the so-called CryptoFX LLC. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has brought charges against 17 individuals implicated in a… дальше »

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A $300M Ponzi Scheme That Targeted Latinos Falsely Claimed to Buy Crypto, SEC Says

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued 17 individuals tied to an alleged Ponzi scheme that took in $300 million from over 40,000 victims. дальше »

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Over $2 million in Ethereum stolen in sophisticated phishing scheme

A recent phishing attack has left a crypto investor reeling from a loss of 501 ETH, valued at approximately $2 million, staked through liquid restaking protocol Ether. Fi. On-chain data reveals that the theft occurred earlier today and involved two transactions. дальше »

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Uniswap token climbs to 26-month high, community backs token reward scheme

Uniswap’s governance token rose to its highest level in two years on Mar. 6 as the total altcoin market cap exceeded $310 billion for the first time since April 2022 despite a correction. дальше »

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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 »

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Brazilian crypto influencer gets over $211,000 drained by airdrop-related phishing scam

Although the address is related to the Inferno Drainer scam, CertiKs team member states that it is unlikely that this scheme is still active. дальше »

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Prominent Pundit Asserts XRP Will Stagnate At $0.59 Even When Bitcoin Rockets To $250,000

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UK lawyer claims ‘super villain’ behind $6b Bitcoin laundering case

Jian Wen faces charges of laundering Bitcoin in a London court as part of an alleged $6 billion investment scam, as her defense claims the scheme's true mastermind manipulated her. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Team Prepares To Go On Massive Burn Spree, These 4 Assets Are The Targets

Popular Shiba Inu marketing influencer, Lucie has unveiled a new token burn structure designed to enhance the value of the ecosystem. This innovative burn scheme will involve utilizing funds from the upcoming Sheboshi Non-fungible token (NFT) drops to burn four of Shiba Inu’s flagship tokens, along with two highly anticipated upcoming tokens.  Shiba Inu Extensive […] дальше »

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Mastercard’s Latest Crypto Loyalty Scheme Aims to Plug Google Pay Gaps

Mastercard is working with emerging markets-focused mobile payments app Swoo Pay to offer loyalty rewards in cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Phishing Scheme Targets Beam Network, Resulting In Loss Of 181 Million BEAM Tokens

A recent phishing scheme has rocked the Beam network, resulting in the loss of a significant amount of its native cryptocurrency, BEAM. According to a report from on-chain source Spotonchain, 181 million BEAM tokens, valued at $4. дальше »

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Decoding FTX mysteries: how simple sim-swap led to a $400M theft

The news that the FTX attack was not an intricate scheme but a mere sim-swap attack was among the most eye-catching revelations in the crypto market this week. Recent court documents show three individuals lured mobile phone providers with fake identity to access victim’s financial accounts. дальше »

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$1.89B Cryptocurrency Scheme Busted by DOJ

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced charges against three individuals in connection with a massive $1.89 billion fraud scheme дальше »

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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 »

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