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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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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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Elusive ‘CryptoQueen’ may be hiding in Russia
According to the BBC, OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova, AKA the “CryptoQueen,” may be laying low in Russia to dodge extradition and criminal charges. дальше »
2024-11-28 21:35
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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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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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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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What happened to the Chinese authorities’ 190k Bitcoins?
Chinese journalist Colin Wu released an investigation into PlusToken, one of the largest cryptocurrency Ponzi schemes in history. According to the journalist, the Chinese authorities have confiscated a large number of digital assets. The PlusToken team, led by a middle… дальше »
2024-7-15 18:28
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U.S. Court orders Sam Ikkurty to pay $84M for crypto Ponzi scheme
A federal court has ordered Jafia LLC and its owner, Sam Ikkurty, to pay nearly $84 million to crypto investors after ruling that the firm operated a Ponzi-like scheme. The judgment, issued by Judge Mary Rowland in the US District… дальше »
2024-7-4 19:40
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State Department issues $5m bounty on OneCoin’s ‘Cryptoqueen’
U.S. authorities continue searching for OneCoin’s elusive founder, Ruja Ignatova, also known as “Cryptoqueen,” over a $4 billion Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2024-6-27 20:49
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Disbarred California attorney pleads guilty to crypto Ponzi scheme
David Kagel has pled guilty to conspiring to operate a crypto Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of more than $9.5 million. Disbarred 85-year old former attorney Kagel confessed to participating in a fraudulent crypto Ponzi scheme in which he and… дальше »
2024-5-30 22:10
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Former BitConnect promoter pleads guilty to criminal charges
John Bigatton, a former promoter of the notorious BitConnect scheme, has pleaded guilty to criminal charges дальше »
2024-5-18 18:52
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25-year old Canadian crypto guru charged for $30m ponzi
Canada’s self-named ‘crypto king’ has been has been charged with $30 million fraud. According to a May 15 announcement from the Ontario Securities Commission, Two Canadian men, namely Aiden Pleterski, 25, and Colin Murphy, 27, have been charged for duping… дальше »
2024-5-17 11:30
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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 »
2024-5-2 13:32
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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 »
2024-4-26 21:00
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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 »
2024-4-3 16:25
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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 »
2024-3-18 12:08
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Estonian court nixes extradition of accused crypto scammers to US
Ivan Turogin and Sergei Potapenko are suspected in a $575 million fraud case, but they can’t be exposed to U.S. detention conditions. дальше »
2023-11-30 23:20
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Binance CEO, colleagues face potential indictment in Brazil
Brazil's National Congress is targeting Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and three of the firm's employees. The firm says it is cooperating extensively with the committee. дальше »
2023-10-14 19:27
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Bitcoin Is Winning The Regulatory Landscape And Bitcoin-Only Companies Will Too
The crackdown on the crypto Ponzi industry was both predictable and necessary. Now, Bitcoin is well positioned for what’s to come. дальше »
2023-7-11 15:00
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CFTC slaps record $3.4b fine on crypto Ponzi scheme operator
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered Cornelius Johannes Steynberg of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, to pay $3. 4 billion in restitution and a civil monetary penalty. дальше »
2023-4-28 13:38
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AirBit Club Execs Plead Guilty to $100M Cryptocurrency ‘Ponzi’ Fraud
Top executives of the cryptocurrency mining and trading business AirBit Club have entered a guilty plea in fraud allegations. The post AirBit Club Execs Plead Guilty to $100M Cryptocurrency ‘Ponzi’ Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-3-9 13:00
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Airbit Club Founders, Lawyer Plead Guilty to $100M Fraud Scheme
The scheme's founders and promoters promised victims their money would be invested in a lucrative mining operation, but instead spent funds on cars, jewelry and luxury homes. дальше »
2023-3-9 01:01
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Wallet associated with Ponzi becomes the fifth-largest MATIC holder
The Avatar Ponzi scheme-related wallet — 0xc7728354f9fe0e43514b1227162d5b0e40fad410 — has accumulated over 22 million polygon (MATIC) coins. This movement has made the address the fifth-largest MATIC holder. дальше »
2023-2-13 11:33
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This Chinese MLM Ponzi Is Now the Fifth-Biggest Polygon (MATIC) Holder
A Chinese multilevel marketing (MLM) Ponzi scheme is now the fifth-biggest holder of MATIC, according to recent on-chain data. The post This Chinese MLM Ponzi Is Now the Fifth-Biggest Polygon (MATIC) Holder appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-2-13 10:45
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OneCoin’s co-founder pleads guilty to running crypto Ponzi scheme
OneCoin’s co-founder and the Cryptoqueen’s associate has pleaded guilty to running a Ponzi scheme. Millions were duped into purchasing a deceptive virtual currency that caused billions of dollars in shortfalls. дальше »
2022-12-17 15:21
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Trouble in the Bahamas following FTX collapse: Report
Locals say they are having to contend with vacant apartments and the loss of job opportunities once provided by the collapsed exchange. дальше »
2022-11-26 01:08
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Nayib Bukele Defends Bitcoin Independence and Calls FTX a ‘Ponzi Scheme’
El Salvador president Nayib Bukele compares the FTX exchange to a Ponzi scheme and hails Bitcoin's scarcity and deflationary properties. The post Nayib Bukele Defends Bitcoin Independence and Calls FTX a ‘Ponzi Scheme’ appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-11-16 00:48
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How to tell if a cryptocurrency project is a Ponzi scheme
Crypto Ponzi schemes have increased over the past couple of years. This is how to spot them.
дальше »2022-8-26 16:12
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Celsius ‘artificially’ inflated the price of CEL, lawsuit alleges
Celsius Network’s troubles are mounting even as the crypto lender navigates a storm that it may have actually rode into knowingly. On Thursday, the crypto lender was hit by a class action lawsuit, filed by a former Celsius insider Jason Stone. дальше »
2022-7-8 17:48
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Analysts identify 3 critical flaws that brought DeFi down
Poor risk management, insufficient revenue and the overuse of leverage are the core reasons why DeFi is crumbling.
дальше »2022-7-1 23:54
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Wanted OneCoin ‘Crypto Queen’ to Get Documentary Detailing Her Fraud
One of the biggest Ponzi schemes from the early days of crypto is about to hit the screens in the form of a documentary. It features never-heard perspectives of how the self-styled Crypto Queen fleeced unsuspecting investors off billions for the sham OneCoin project. дальше »
2022-6-30 00:00
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BitConnect Founder Charged With Masterminding $2.4 Billion Fraud
It will just be a matter of time until authorities catch up on BitConnect founder Satish Kumbhani and face the charges against him. Kumbhani was accused by a US federal grand jury for orchestrating a $2. дальше »
2022-3-1 11:54
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Role in OneCoin Ponzi Scheme
A Florida resident confessed to participating in a conspiracy to defraud a bank as part of the $4 billion OneCoin Ponzi scheme. The post Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Role in OneCoin Ponzi Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-10-21 15:52
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Brazilian Police Seize $28M in Crypto-Ponzi Scheme
Brazilian Federal Police have successfully completed one of the largest seizures of digital currency in the nation. The post Brazilian Police Seize $28M in Crypto-Ponzi Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-29 12:54
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South African asset manager denies stealing billions from users, claims $5M was lost in hack
AfriCrypt’s founders deny running off with billions in customers funds, asserting they went into hiding after receiving death threats from “dangerous people.” дальше »
2021-6-29 06:50
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Alleged $3.6B crypto Ponzi's 'victims' still believe the exchange is legit
Some of those caught up in an alleged $3.6 billion crypto Ponzi scheme are refusing to aid police investigations as they still expect to triple their investments. дальше »
2021-6-10 07:40
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FBI arrests 24-year-old crypto trader for commodities and wire fraud
The trader was both lying to investors and using an unregistered derivatives strategy on BitMEX.
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BlackRock’s entry reflects a change in institutional outlook on crypto
The entry of the world’s largest asset manager into the realm of crypto finance could potentially signal the entry of other big-name players. дальше »
2021-1-27 17:53
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$20 Million AirBit Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme Ringleader Extradited to the US
An Acting US Attorney has announced the extradition of a key member of a cryptocurrency investment scam. Gutenberg Dos Santos was involved in the AirBit Club scam that’s thought to have generated in excess of $20 million. дальше »
2020-12-1 14:27
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Chinese police seized crypto assets worth $4.2B today from PlusToken Ponzi
Court filings from Nov. 19 show that a large volume of crypto assets, including Bitcoin and Ether, was seized from seven convicts in the PlusToken case. дальше »
2020-11-28 14:51
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Bitcoin Worth $3B from PlusToken Ponzi Scam Seized by Chinese Authorities
A Chinese court has published a breakdown of the total crypto assets seized from the PlusToken scam including about $3. 3 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC). Some commentators say the timing of the news points to attempted FUD aimed at causing panic in the market. дальше »
2020-11-28 13:49
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Aussie Bitconnect promoter faces prison following ASIC investigation
The Australian is facing six charges that carry penalties of between 2-10 years in prison.
дальше »2020-11-18 02:52
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OneCoin movie starring Kate Winslet coming soon
If the courtroom drama of OneCoin is not enough, you’ll soon see the whole thing play out on the big screen.
дальше »2020-10-12 01:10
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One Month On, Forsage Continues Despite SEC’s Ponzi Warnings
Forsage members are courting a high risk with the Philippines' securities regulator.
дальше »2020-8-7 13:45
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100 Key Members of PlusToken Arrested, $2 Billion Scheme Disbanded
PlusToken’s core members have been arrested in China, and the scheme has been completely demobilized, says a report from Cailian News. The report claims over 100 people were arrested by... дальше »
2020-7-30 14:09
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Is PlusToken Preparing to Dump Millions of EOS?
Over the past few months, there have been ample concerns regarding the PlusToken Ponzi scheme. It now seems that the people behind this project are cashing out their EOS tokens. For a while now, PlusToken has been making headlines. дальше »
2020-6-23 01:00
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CFTC Requests Default After Failing to Find $147M Bitcoin Ponzi Operator
10 months after filing its initial complaint, the CFTC is requesting default after the defendant was not located
дальше »2020-4-5 15:50
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One Coin, Much Drama: OneCoin Ponzi Scheme Lives on as TV Show
“OneCoin: the movie” is set to become reality thanks to a U.S. production company
дальше »2020-2-9 14:44
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Michael Jordan of Crypto Trading Scams MLB Players Out of Millions
A new court filing reveals that the self-proclaimed Michael Jordan of crypto trading has been charged with scamming over 100 investors out of $7. 5 million. The investors include former professional MLB players, raising the stakes and bringing additional public attention to the case. дальше »
2020-2-7 22:00
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