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Bithumb owner to receive 8-year jail term for $70M fraud – local media
Lee Jung-hoon, the owner of the South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb, is facing up to eight years in prison on charges of fraud to the value of 100 billion won ($70 million), according to YNA. The post Bithumb owner to receive 8-year jail term for $70M fraud – local media appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-10-25 13:40 | |
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Terra co-founder Do Kwon tells Laura Shin fraud charges against him are illegitimate
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon does his second interview since the Terra ecosystem implosion. The post Terra co-founder Do Kwon tells Laura Shin fraud charges against him are illegitimate appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-10-18 15:10 | |
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South Korea tightens circle on Do Kwon, arrests his aide
Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon‘s aide, Yoo Mo, has been arrested by South Korean officials for fraud and market manipulation. The post South Korea tightens circle on Do Kwon, arrests his aide appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-10-6 13:00 | |
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CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Saylor claps back at tax fraud allegations; USDT and USDC at war for market dominance
The biggest news in the cryptoverse for September 1 includes Michael Saylor disagreeing with allegations of tax avoidance, United States probing Binance over AML compliance since 2020, Celsius asking to return $210 million to creditors, and OpenSea supporting only NFTs on PoS post-merge. дальше »
2022-9-2 03:45 | |
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CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Bitcoin maximalist Saylor getting sued for tax fraud, volatility expected ahead of Ethereum’s Merge
The biggest news in the cryptoverse for August 31 includes US Congress asking 5 crypto exchanges to explain how they are combatting crypto fraud, Michael Saylor getting sued for tax fraud in Washington, and Christopher Hamilton being extradited to the United States for trial on OneCoin Scam. дальше »
2022-9-1 02:55 | |
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Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy getting sued for tax fraud in Washington
Washington DC Attorney General Karl Racine has revealed that the district is suing Michael Saylor and his company MicroStrategy for tax fraud. The post Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy getting sued for tax fraud in Washington appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-31 21:27 | |
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UK judge rules to extradite Christopher Hamilton to US for trial on OneCoin scam
A Briton Christopher Hamilton will be extradited to the United States to face money laundering and wired fraud charges after being indicted in the $ 4 billion OneCoin scam, according to Law360. The post UK judge rules to extradite Christopher Hamilton to US for trial on OneCoin scam appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-31 19:07 | |
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US Congress sends 5 major crypto exchanges letter inquiring how they are combatting crypto fraud
Five prominent cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States received letters from Congress requesting information about their steps to combat crypto fraud. The post US Congress sends 5 major crypto exchanges letter inquiring how they are combatting crypto fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-31 15:45 | |
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Ex-Coinbase Manager pleads not guilty to insider trading charges
Ex-Coinbase Product Manager Ishan Wahi has pleaded not guilty to fraud charges leveled against him by the United States Department of Justice before a Manhattan federal court on August 3. The post Ex-Coinbase Manager pleads not guilty to insider trading charges appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-4 20:00 | |
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Okcoin warn of ‘elder fraud’ following recovery of $1M in stolen crypto
In a recent blog post, San Francisco-based crypto exchange Okcoin warned about “elder fraud,” adding that the elderly are the highest risk group affected by online scams. The post Okcoin warn of ‘elder fraud’ following recovery of $1M in stolen crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-7-27 13:00 | |
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Ex-Coinbase manager arrested in insider trading case for leaking asset listing details
The United States Department of Justice on July 21 arrested former Coinbase product manager Ishan Wahi, and his brother Nikhil Wahi, and charged Sameer Ramani with alleged wire fraud. The post Ex-Coinbase manager arrested in insider trading case for leaking asset listing details appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-7-22 21:57 | |
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US DOJ indicts 6 individuals over crypto fraud schemes that generated over $135 million
The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted six people allegedly involved in different crypto crimes, including NFTs, that siphoned $135 million from unsuspecting investors. The post US DOJ indicts 6 individuals over crypto fraud schemes that generated over $135 million appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-7-1 19:00 | |
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CFTC charges Mirror Trading International with alleged fraud of $1.7 billion worth of Bitcoin
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged Cornelius Johannes Steynberg and his company Mirror Trading International (MTI), with fraud and registration violations. The post CFTC charges Mirror Trading International with alleged fraud of $1. дальше »
2022-7-1 05:25 | |
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Metaverse-related phishing attacks become the newest form of high-tech fraud
Cybercriminals have changed tactics and are now targeting metaverse investors with phishing attacks. The post Metaverse-related phishing attacks become the newest form of high-tech fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-27 13:00 | |
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SEC Commissioner pushes back against the recruitment of more ‘crypto cops’
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hire 20 additional staffers to investigate crypto fraud. The post SEC Commissioner pushes back against the recruitment of more ‘crypto cops’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-5 18:45 | |
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Safemoon is down 96.5% down from all-time high after Coffeezilla’s recent fraud allegations
The price of Safemoon dropped over 45% in value within 24 hours and is now down over 96% from its all-time high. The post Safemoon is down 96.5% down from all-time high after Coffeezilla’s recent fraud allegations appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-2 20:00 | |
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Former SafeMoon CTO ‘Papa’ responds to fraud allegations
YouTuber Coffeezilla, AKA Stephen Findeisen, has been exposing SafeMoon in a series of videos that allege fraudulent practices at the organization. The post Former SafeMoon CTO ‘Papa’ responds to fraud allegations appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-4-23 22:45 | |
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SafeMoon embroiled in further scandal as promoter accused of $12 million fraud
SafeMoon is caught up in further controversy as YouTuber Stephen Findeisen, AKA Coffeezilla makes pump and dump allegations against its former chief marketing officer. The post SafeMoon embroiled in further scandal as promoter accused of $12 million fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-4-15 00:30 | |
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U.K. tax officials seem to believe they seized their first-ever NFTs
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the United Kingdom’s tax department, seized three NFTs as part of an investigation into potential tax fraud. The post U.K. tax officials seem to believe they seized their first-ever NFTs appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-2-15 13:30 | |
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US agency FBI gives tips on dealing with the rise in crypto ATM fraud
U.S law enforcement agency the FBI has posted a warning about a new type of crypto scam that’s gaining popularity. The post US agency FBI gives tips on dealing with the rise in crypto ATM fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-11-9 20:00 | |
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Crypto fraud in U.K. leads to $200 million losses in 2021, authorities say
This year has been one of the best years in the crypto world with the level of growth and adoption the industry has been able to achieve. The post Crypto fraud in U.K. leads to $200 million losses in 2021, authorities say appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-10-19 20:00 | |
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El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin (BTC) wallet is rife with identity fraud
According to El Mundo, identity thieves have targetted the Chivo wallet leading to further doubts around Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador. The post El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin (BTC) wallet is rife with identity fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-10-9 04:00 | |
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Hey, hey, hey: SEC sues BitConnect over alleged $2 billion fraud
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it has filed an action against BitConnect, its founder, and its top US promoter. The post Hey, hey, hey: SEC sues BitConnect over alleged $2 billion fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-9-4 01:00 | |
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1,100 people arrested in China over alleged crypto fraud
Chinese police busted a network of more than 170 criminal groups as they arrested 1,100 suspects involved in money laundering by buying cryptocurrencies, security officials said in a statement. The post 1,100 people arrested in China over alleged crypto fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-6-11 20:00 | |
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U.S. feds bust Instagram star for promoting Bitcoin scams
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn bust one ‘Jay Manzini’ yesterday on charges of perpetuating a wire fraud using Bitcoin, city outlet Daily News said this morning. The post U.S. feds bust Instagram star for promoting Bitcoin scams appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-3-26 19:08 | |
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As crypto lending app Cred suspends withdrawals, Uphold terminates its contract
Crypto lending app Cred purged its services earlier this week amidst allegations of fraud coming to light. The post As crypto lending app Cred suspends withdrawals, Uphold terminates its contract appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-11-1 16:00 | |
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Court rules in favor of Roger Ver in Craig Wright’s Satoshi Nakamoto defamation lawsuit
Bitcoin SV creator Craig Wright claimed that he created Bitcoin as Satoshi Nakamoto—Bitcoin Cash founder Roger Ver called him a fraud. The two took the matter to court, and today, England’s high court ruled in favor of Ver. дальше »
2019-8-1 01:41 | |
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Court rules for Roger Ver in Craig Wright’s Satoshi defamation lawsuit
Bitcoin SV creator Craig Wright claimed that he created Bitcoin as Satoshi Nakamoto—Bitcoin Cash founder Roger Ver called him a fraud. The two took the matter to court, and today, England’s high court ruled in favor of Ver. дальше »
2019-8-1 01:41 | |
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Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin taken to court for $13 million for failed ConsenSys spinout Token Foundry
ConsenSys founder and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin was summoned to court in a $13 million lawsuit connected to failed ConsenSys spinout Token Foundry. Charges levied against Lubin by the startup’s former CEO, Harrison Hines, include fraud, unjust enrichment, and breach of contract. дальше »
2019-7-23 23:28 | |
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Craig Wright’s misinformed attempt at scaling Bitcoin, BSV frivolously increasing block size to 2GB
In Craig Wright’s latest marketing attempt, Bitcoin SV will increase its block size cap from 128MB to 2GB. The upgrade will make BSV less secure, more centralized, and more costly for infrastructure providers to maintain—adding additional fuel to the already raging dumpster fire of a project. дальше »
2019-7-22 03:19 | |
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QuadrigaCX CEO traded and lost over 21,000 Bitcoin in customer deposits
Ernst & Young revealed that QuadrigaCX, a failed Canadian crypto exchange that lost almost $190 million of its users funds, may have committed fraud. Auditors found that the exchange’s late founder and CEO transferred user funds off QuadrigaCX and used them for margin trading on other exchanges, losing millions. дальше »
2019-6-21 22:19 | |
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Self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright committed fraud according to Florida court documents
Craig Wright, the controversial creator of Bitcoin SV claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto, could be facing jail time for fraud. Documents from a Florida court proved that Wright committed perjury, as his defense contradicts an affidavit he previously submitted to an Australian court. дальше »
2019-6-15 23:11 | |
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Nevada Bitcoin broker on LocalBitcoins sentenced to 2 years in prison
Morgan Rockcoons, a Nevadan man accused of wire fraud and operating an unlicensed Bitcoin exchange for using LocalBitcoins, was sentenced to nearly two years in prison. According to a government press release, Rockcoons will also have to forfeit $80,600 in illicit profits. дальше »
2019-6-1 19:53 | |
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Roger Ver strikes back at Craig Wright for libel suit
The increasingly litigious Craig Wright sued Bitcoin Cash figurehead, and former business partner, Roger Ver for libel after being called a “fraud and a liar. ” Ver responded to the lawsuit by seemingly debunking Wright’s claim that he controlled several high-profile Bitcoin addresses, which would have suggested that Wright is Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2019-5-18 01:08 | |
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OneCoin sued by former investor over multi-billion dollar fraud
OneCoin, a controversial cryptocurrency issuer accused of running a $4 billion pyramid scheme, has been sued by a former investor over her losses. A request was also made for class-action status to be granted for the suit to include other plaintiffs who say they were scammed. дальше »
2019-5-9 13:11 | |
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Tether and Bitcoin prices diverge on exchanges following fraud investigation
Tether, the leading stablecoin, recently unpegged from the US Dollar after news that the New York State Attorney General is investigating iFinex Inc. , which operates Bitfinex and owns Tether Ltd. дальше »
2019-4-29 22:06 | |
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Binance delists Bitcoin SV following Craig Wright’s legal threats, BSV down 17%
Binance released an official statement informing users of the imminent removal of Bitcoin SV (BSV) from the exchange’s list of traded cryptocurrencies. The action follows Craig Wright and Calvin Ayre, the proponents behind BSV, issuing legal notices to those denouncing Wright as a fraud—and not Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2019-4-16 02:36 | |
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Craig Wright ratchets up legal fight, issues threats to critics including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin
Craig Wright continued his campaign of serving legal threats to those claiming he is a fraud. Today, legal notices were served to Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin and popular podcaster Peter McCormack. дальше »
2019-4-15 13:39 | |
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UpBit Crypto Exchange Executives Indicted for Market Manipulation
South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, UpBit, faces criminal charges after top executives were formally indicted by the country’s legal prosecutors, as reported by Business Korea on December 21, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-23 02:16 | |
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Why India Says Yes to Blockchain, Yet Still Undecided About Crypto [INTERVIEW]
As countries around the world find their feet in the cryptocurrency market, governments have jumped on board in attempts to regulate the use of digital assets. Places such as Malta, Gibraltar, and Singapore have taken an open-arms approach to new crypto ventures and companies, coupled with a strict regulatory framework to help prevent fraud. дальше »
2018-11-10 20:00 | |
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[INTERVIEW] Why India Says Yes to Blockchain, Yet Still Undecided About Crypto
As countries around the world find their feet in the cryptocurrency market, governments have jumped on board in attempts to regulate the use of digital assets. Places such as Malta, Gibraltar, and Singapore have taken an open-arms approach to new crypto ventures and companies, coupled with a strict regulatory framework to help prevent fraud. дальше »
2018-11-9 20:00 | |
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How a Machining Learning Platform Delivers Transparency to Crypto Investors [INTERVIEW]
Following the ICO fervor of 2017, investing in decentralized projects has become a highly cautious endeavor requiring immense scrutiny and research to avoid fraud. Integrating blockchain and machine learning, Decentralized Analysis System (DAS) aims to resolve the lack of transparency within the blockchain industry through a tokenized database powered by its users. дальше »
2018-10-17 10:00 | |
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How a Machine Learning Platform Delivers Transparency to Crypto Investors [INTERVIEW]
Following the ICO fervor of 2017, investing in decentralized projects has become a highly cautious endeavor requiring immense scrutiny and research to avoid fraud. Integrating blockchain and machine learning, Decentralized Analysis System (DAS) aims to resolve the lack of transparency within the blockchain industry through a tokenized database powered by its users. дальше »
2018-10-18 10:00 | |
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Meet the Hedge Fund Manager Cracking Down on Crypto Investment Fraud [INTERVIEW]
When Dan Neves started a hedge fund for cryptocurrency investors, he didn’t do it with the goal of helping the government crack down on fraud, but that’s exactly what he and his team are doing. Ironically, it started, with a cease-and-desist letter to his own company from the director of enforcement from the Texas State […] The post Meet the Hedge Fund Manager Cracking Down on Crypto Investment Fraud [INTERVIEW] appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-1 10:00 | |
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U.S. Judge Rules Cryptocurrencies Can Be Treated as Commodities
In a court case of fraud allegations against My Big Coin Pay, a federal judge ruled that cryptocurrencies can be treated as commodities, even as legal discussions over its asset status continue. As reported by Reuters on Sept. дальше »
2018-9-28 21:17 | |
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