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Can We Please Stop the Ridiculous Hysteria About Cryptocurrency Fraud?
By CCN: Another week, another breathless report about cryptocurrency fraud. Is this even news anymore? On April 30, CipherTrace reported that it had identified $1. 2 billion in cryptocurrency fraud in the first quarter of 2019, compared to $1. дальше »
2019-5-4 16:19 | |
Authorities Dismantle Shadow Bank That Handled ‘Hundreds of Millions’ for Crypto Exchanges
An Arizona Man and an Israeli woman have been charged in connection with providing “shadow banking services” to cryptocurrency exchanges — involving millions of dollars. The two individuals were charged by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a criminal investigation. дальше »
2019-5-2 14:00 | |
Feds Seize Part of Bitfinex’s Missing Funds, First Arrest Made
As first reported by Modern Consensus, an HSBC account linked to a federal indictment for bank fraud has been found to be directly related to Bitfinex. Legal Troubles Begin A portion of Bitfinex’s missing $850 million has been seized by the U. дальше »
2019-5-2 12:38 | |
New York Attorney General Accuses Two of Cryptocurrency Fraud
Federal prosecutors indicted Reginald Fowler, 60, of Arizona and Ravid Yosef, 36, of Tel Aviv on grounds of hiding the true nature of hundreds of millions of dollars transferred in and out of their several bank accounts around the world, reported Bloomberg May 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-2 12:00 | |
Bitfinex/Tether: Court grants show cause order requested by exchange’s legal counsel
Bitfinex, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has been the highlight of the cryptocurrency space ever since the NY Attorney General opened an investigation into the exchange alleging fraud. дальше »
2019-5-1 16:13 | |
Your Crypto Winter = Criminals’ Summer: Q1 2019 Crypto Thefts, Fraud Hit Whopping $1.2 Billion
By CCN. com: Even as the bearish conditions in the crypto markets persisted in this year’s first quarter, bad actors in the sector continued to thrive. According to cybersecurity firm CipherTrace, during the first quarter of the year, the amount that bad actors generated from stealing from bitcoin exchanges and operating cryptocurrrency scams reached $1. дальше »
2019-5-1 15:13 | |
US Crypto Scammers’ Run Reveals Tether Links in Massive Multi-Million Shadow Banking Fraud
By CCN. com: The U. S. Justice Department has nabbed one of two crypto fraudsters accused of a shadow banks scheme that entailed the processing of hundreds of millions of dollars of unregulated transactions on behalf of several cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-5-1 11:35 | |
Gakex: Safe Cryptocurrency Trading and Binary Options Platform?
What Is Gakex? Gakex is the world’s first decentralized binary options exchange platform based on TRON's Blockchain technology. Gakex seeks to reduce the control that financial corporations and intermediary organizations have in the financial markets as well as create a transparent and secure trading platform that ensures investors do not have to worry about fraud […] дальше »
2019-4-30 11:38 | |
Report: Australians Lost Over $4 Million to Crypto Scams in 2018
The latest edition of “Targeting scams,” an annual report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed that the country saw a 190 percent increase in cryptocurrency scams, with a total of $6. дальше »
2019-4-30 20:07 | |
Australian cryptocurrency scams earned $4.3 million last year, up 190%
Australian fraudsters earned $4. 3 million (AU$6. 1 million) with cryptocurrency scams last year—a revenue increase of 190 percent when compared to 2017. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)’s new report details the extent of the nation’s problem with cryptocurrency fraud. дальше »
2019-4-29 13:01 | |
Australian Crypto Scams Jump 190% in 2018, Still a Fraction of $500 Million Fiat Bust
By CCN. com: While 2018 was a tough year for cryptocurrency enthusiasts with the persistent bearish market conditions, it was a bumper period for scammers in Australia. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the use of cryptocurrencies in scams surged by 190 percent year-on-year. дальше »
2019-4-29 12:17 | |
Samoan Central Bank Suspects Local Church of Running Crypto Ponzi Scheme
A report by RNZ published April 26, 2019, states that a Samoan church has been implicated in a global multi-billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Crypto Scam Knocks the Doors of Churches The tentacles of crypto-based crimes now seem to have gripped religious institutions as highlighted by a recent development in the Oceania. дальше »
2019-4-28 01:00 | |
Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |
Nigerian Scammers Still At Large with $50,000 In Bitcoin, According to Feds
Fraud in the cryptocurrency industry is one of the sorest subjects, and the recent theft at the hands of two Nigerian nationals has not helped the case. TNW Hard Fork recently reported on these two fraudsters that have managed to complete multiple Bitcoin investments scams, taking $50,000 in Bitcoin from the hands of investors. Even […] дальше »
2019-4-26 17:06 | |
Bitfinex Denies Loss of Funds Following New York Attorney General Lawsuit
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has come out to defend its position after the New York State Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the company and Tether for fraud. Bitfinex maintains that the report claiming that it has lost $850 million at Crypto Capital were false. дальше »
2019-4-26 13:59 | |
US: Two Nigerians Indicted for $270,000 Bitcoin Fraud Scheme
According to an official notification published April 24, 2019, by the U. S. Department of Justice for Oregon, two Nigerian nationals have been charged in a 13-count indictment with regard to their alleged involvement in an online bitcoin fraud scheme. дальше »
2019-4-26 11:00 | |
Corrupt Russian agents arrested over $1M Bitcoin extortion scheme
Law enforcers from around the globe seem to finally be getting up to speed with tackling cryptocurrency crimes. But it seems the lure of Bitcoin is still too much for some, even for those that should be protecting citizens from cyber-criminals. дальше »
2019-4-23 15:14 | |
nChain CEO Stays Hopeful for the Future of Bitcoin SV, Despite Multi-Exchange Delistings
Craig Wright has ignited a battle amongst the cryptocurrency community of the world that is having detrimental side effects for the whole industry. As Wright sought to find the identity of one user who called him a “fraud” while denying that he is the creator of Bitcoin, he offered a bounty of anyone with details. […] дальше »
2019-4-17 15:21 | |
Two Hackers Are Convicted for Infecting over 400,000 Computers with Malware and Stealing Millions
A federal jury convicted two hackers on 21 counts of cybercrimes including infecting computers with malware to steal credit card information. The culprits also attempted to sell sensitive data on dark web marketplaces, engaged in online fraud and illegally mined digital currencies. дальше »
2019-4-16 13:00 | |
Breaking: Leading Crypto Exchange Binance Delists Bitcoin SV, Price Tanks 9%
By CCN. com: Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has followed through with his threat, announcing that the exchange will delist Bitcoin SV. It’s a blow to Craig Wright and a reflection of the animosity that has been building against the controversial creator of the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-4-15 18:18 | |
‘Bitcoin’ will be a regulated economy’s banking system, says Bitcoin SV’s Craig Wright
Many cryptocurrency proponents envision a world without the traditional banking system. Not Craig Wright though. nChain’s Chief Scientist is of the opinion that Bitcoin “doesn’t stop banking. дальше »
2019-4-15 18:00 | |
‘Craig Wright is a Fraud.’ Binance Chief Changeng Zhao Slams ‘Not Satoshi’
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, slammed Craig Wright as a “fraud” in an ongoing Twitter spat. Craig Wright, the driving force behind cryptocurrency Bitcoin SV, has long claimed he is the founder of bitcoin and the man behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2019-4-15 16:22 | |
Romanian duo convicted in US for using cryptocurrency malware-mining to steal millions
Two Romanian residents have been convicted of infecting over 400,000 individual computers with malware in order to mine cryptocurrency and steal victims’ data to sell on the dark web. Bogdan Nicolescu, 36, and Radu Miclaus, 37, were convicted by a US jury following a 12-day trial of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit service marks, aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and 12 counts each of wire fraud. дальше »
2019-4-12 15:31 | |
[Gone Phishing] Bitcoin Hacker Manages to Steal Roughly 10K Passwords, $365,000 from Dark Web Users
Blockchain and cryptocurrency related crimes are something heard about in a very scarce quantity. But this week, TheNextWeb uncovered the sentencing of a 37-year-old man from in the United States under charges of fraud and cybercrime, for which he was sentenced to one year and one day in prison. Where this relates to Bitcoin is […] дальше »
2019-4-10 21:32 | |
Bitcoin phisher steals $365,000 and 10,000 passwords from dark web users
A 37 year-old man in the US has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for fraud in connection with a Bitcoin phishing scheme designed to rob victims of their cryptocurrency. Michael Richo, of New Haven, was also ordered to forfeit $352,000 in cash, various computers and electronic devices, and an assortment of precious coins and metals that he purchased with the proceeds of his offense. дальше »
2019-4-10 12:28 | |
Nigeria: Users Accuse Paxful Bitcoin Exchange of Fraud and Illegal Account Closures
Aggrieved Nigerians are demanding that the country’s banking and financial regulators, as well as the Foreign Affairs Ministry (NIIA), look into allegations of fraud leveled against Paxful – a bitcoin peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange platform, reports The Guardian, April 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-9 05:00 | |
Alleged Paxful Fraud Blocks Nigerian Users from Millions in Crypto Funds
In Nigeria, thousands of cryptocurrency investors and traders have reportedly lost access to millions of dollars. Paxful Incorporated, a major cryptocurrency services firm based in Estonia, is accused of large-scale fraud, reportedly suspending the accounts of Nigerian users. дальше »
2019-4-8 18:52 | |
Evercrypt: The World’s First Hacker-Proof Cryptography?
Many individuals and organizations have acknowledged the immense potential of blockchain technology, but that hasn’t changed the fact that the cryptocurrency sector still faces massive obstacles in terms of public perception, fraud, and security. дальше »
2019-4-7 03:00 | |
Belgium: FSMA Blacklists Seven More Crypto-Related Fraudulent Websites
On April 4, 2019, Belgium’s financial watchdog, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), announced that it had updated a blacklist of cryptocurrency-related websites associated with crimes such as fraud. дальше »
2019-4-5 19:00 | |
Belgian regulator flags potentially fraudulent crypto-trading platforms after blacklisting 120 websites
The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority [FSMA] identified seven new cryptocurrency trading websites in Belgium which could potentially be fraudulent. The financial authority admitted to receiving complaints from Belgian consumers who had invested in digital assets through these platforms. дальше »
2019-4-5 18:30 | |
Paxful Introduces AI-Powered, Biometric Verification to Improve KYC and AML
The peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful announced today, April 2, 2019, that it’s introducing AI-powered identity verification to help improve know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-3 21:13 | |
Lambo, Land Rovers taken during $22M ICO fraud investigation
In Canada, authorities have seized luxury cars and frozen bank accounts owned by the ringleaders of FUEL, an allegedly fraudulent $22-million initial coin offering (ICO) from 2017. Court documents claim “blockchain services company” Vanbex raised $22 million (CAD$30 million) in cryptocurrency and fiat by with absolutely no intention to develop the FUEL token, reports CoinDesk. дальше »
2019-4-1 17:04 | |
Op Ed: Answering 10 Common Questions About Cryptocurrency and Taxes
Depending on what country you live in, your cryptocurrency will be subject to different tax rules. The questions below address implications within the United States, specifically, but similar issues arise around the world. дальше »
2019-3-29 18:20 | |
New York Fraudster Faces 20 Year Sentence for Facebook Crypto Scam
New York resident Patrick McDonnell AKA “Jason Flack” was arrested and charged with nine counts of wire fraud in a Brooklyn court on Tuesday. McDonnell allegedly convinced others to “invest” in cryptocurrency through Facebook and Twitter, stealing the money for his own use and providing false balance statements in return. дальше »
2019-3-28 01:04 | |
Anti-Bitcoin Banks Paid Over $243 Billion in Fines Since the Financial Crisis
Banks are quick to label Bitcoin the money of criminals. But banks fines since the financial crisis have totaled over $243 billion. Bitcoin fines? Zero. Isn’t it time for society to open its eyes? Banks Don’t Want to Work with Cryptocurrency Companies I tried to make a small purchase from a well-known cryptocurrency exchange earlier this week. дальше »
2019-3-28 01:00 | |
Binance Partners With IdentityMind for Enhanced Compliance and Security
Binance has partnered with Medici Ventures’ portfolio company IdentityMind, a risk management and regulatory-technology compliance platform, in a bid to enhance its fraud protection and compliance protocols. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:08 | |
Binance takes a step towards self-regulation following partnership with IdentityMind
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange based on adjusted volume, is collaborating with IdentityMind’s Know Your Customer [KYC] and Anti-Money Laundering [AML] services. The partnership was announced via an official blog post on 26 March. дальше »
2019-3-27 12:30 | |
Convicted Ex-Enron CEO Reportedly Mulls over Cryptocurrency Foray
Jeffrey Skilling, the former CEO of Enron Corp, fresh from serving a 12-year prison sentence for fraud and insider trading might be looking to make a comeback via the emerging cryptocurrency and blockchain technology market. дальше »
2019-3-26 04:00 | |
Microsoft’s Bing blocked 5,000,000 cryptocurrency ads in 2018
Microsoft’s Bing has boasted it successfully blocked more than 5 million cryptocurrency-related ads, after it imposed a strict marketing ban last year. In a blog, Bing detailed its problem with spam from sketchy advertisers. дальше »
2019-3-25 19:30 | |
$4 Billion Cryptocurrency Fraud Suspect Alexander Vinnik Files Appeal for Extradition to Russia
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national suspected of orchestrating a $4 billion bitcoin fraud has lodged an appeal with a Greek court for his extradition to Russia, this according to Greek media outlet Kathimerini, March 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-23 10:00 | |
AriseBank Cryptocurrency Scamming CEO Pleads Guilty of Deception in $4M Fraud Case
The AriseBank CEO, who faced up to 120 years in jail, entered a guilty plea for a count of securities fraud that implicates him for deceiving investors of AriseBank when he was at its helm. This according to a recent report from Dallas News. дальше »
2019-3-22 16:00 | |
Alleged Russian boss of Bitcoin ‘money-laundering scheme’ wants to go home
Alexander Vinnik, the alleged operator of troubled cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e (who is wanted in several countries for his potential involvement in a Bitcoin fraud case) has lodged an appeal for extradition to his native Russia. дальше »
2019-3-22 14:01 | |
AriseBank CEO Cryptocurrency Scam Pleads Guilty to $4 Million Investment Fraud
Even as every aspect of the crypto industry becomes more advanced and developed, so does the prosecution of crime relating to the industry. This is why there has been a sharp rise in people being arrested and prosecuted for SIM swapping, impersonation of other firms and running crypto scams. Such is the case of AriseBank […] дальше »
2019-3-21 22:25 | |
Cryptocurrency scammer pleads guilty in $4M fraud case
AriseBank CEO Jared Rice, who faced 120 years in prison for defrauding investors of $4 million in a cryptocurrency scam, has pleaded guilty. The cryptopreneur plead guilty yesterday morning after standing in front of judges in Texas, local outlet Dallas News reports. дальше »
2019-3-21 17:54 | |
From Fraud to Fintech: QuadrigaCX Twists Continue as it Emerges Co-Founder Is Convicted Fraudster
Michael Patryn, the co-founder of the controversial QuadrigaCX, has already been convicted and spent 18 months in a U. S. Federal prison for identity theft linked to credit card and bank fraud. He “underwent a remarkable transformation,” and changed his identity before entering the world of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-21 16:00 | |
Is It Possible to End Fraud and Unregulated Exchanges in the Crypto Space?
The cryptocurrency market and space has been plagued with fraudulent schemes, exchanges, practices, and participants. This is something that has affected the integrity of the market and of virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-3-20 06:33 | |
After QuadrigaCX: New Regulations for Canadian Exchanges Are in the Works
As anxiety grows around every new twist and turn in the ongoing QuadrigaCX drama, along with extensive QuadrigaCX media coverage, Canada’s mainstream media has been calling on the government to bring in better oversight and regulation of cryptocurrency businesses, especially cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:42 | |