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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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OneCoin’s Ruja Ignatova believed to be hiding in Cape Town
Cryptoqueen Ruja Ignatova, the mastermind behind the OneCoin Ponzi, may be hiding in South Africa, according to recent German investigations. Ignatova, an Oxford-educated Bulgarian, vanished in October 2017 after defrauding millions through a fake cryptocurrency scheme, sparking numerous theories about… дальше »
2024-11-22 12:40 | |
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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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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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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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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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OmegaPro co-Founder arrested in Turkey charged with $4 billion Ponzi scheme
Andreas Szakacs, the OmegaPro co-founder, was arrested in Turkey. Authorities have traced $160M in crypto transactions and seized computers and cold wallets. A Dutch investor has reported losing $7M with and over 3,000 others losing $103M in the alleged fraud. дальше »
2024-8-23 20:26 | |
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Indian investor kidnaps BitConnect employees to recover losses
An Indian man allegedly kidnapped two men involved with the $2.4 billion BitConnect Ponzi scheme to recover losses. Shailesh Babulal Bhatt was an investor in BitConnect Coin, a token circulated as the platform’s native cryptocurrency, and according to a statement… дальше »
2024-8-19 11:07 | |
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Institutional investors shift stance as Bitcoin ETFs spark increased crypto adoption
Institutional interest in cryptocurrencies is surging as Bitcoin ETFs gain traction, marking a significant shift in the financial landscape. Despite skepticism from major financial figures like JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs’ Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, who have previously labeled Bitcoin as a “fraud” and “ponzi scheme,” institutional investors are increasingly allocating funds into the crypto […] дальше »
2024-8-18 17:34 | |
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Solana, a 'typical ponzi scheme'? Uncovering the allegations
Solana's vote transactions make up 85% of activity, raising concerns over validator costs and network decentralization. Failed transactions cost users thousands in fees, while larger validatorsThe post Solana, a 'typical ponzi scheme'? Uncovering the allegations appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-8-16 18:00 | |
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South Korean Tech CEO Arrested by Seoul Police in $366 Million Crypto Ponzi Case
The CEO of Wacon, a South Korean tech firm, has been arrested for his role in a large crypto fraud scheme. Local news media report that authorities have taken Byun Young-oh into custody for helping to defraud over 500 people of more than $366 million. дальше »
2024-8-15 18:48 | |
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Plus Token Ponzi scheme wallets moved $63M ETH after years of inactivity
Plus Token wallets moved $63. 1M ETH after three years of inactivity. Dormant funds, once held in Bidesk, were partially transferred to Huobi. The move could cause market panic; ETH is currently valued at $2,379. дальше »
2024-8-8 21:03 | |
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Dormant Ethereum wallet moved funds from $2b PlusToken scam
Hundreds of wallets started moving around 2,800 tokens from a $2 billion Ethereum cache linked to the 2020 PlusToken Ponzi scheme in China. Ethereum (ETH) dipped around 2% after several wallets began transferring funds from a 789,533 Ether chest early… дальше »
2024-8-8 16:57 | |
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2 Promoters of Forcount Crypto Ponzi Scheme Plead Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy
Two more promoters of the Forcount crypto ponzi scheme – a Brazil-based scam that bilked Spanish-speaking investors out of $8.4 million between 2017 and 2021 – have pleaded guilty to their roles in the scheme. дальше »
2024-7-23 19:20 | |
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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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Australian court convicts BitConnect promoter of unlicensed financial advice
Australian court convicts John Bigatton, BitConnect promoter, of providing unlicensed financial advice between 2017 and 2018. Aussie John Louis Anthony Bigatton, the national promoter of the BitConnect Ponzi scheme, has been convicted by the Sydney District Court of providing unlicensed… дальше »
2024-7-15 10:58 | |
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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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Indian police crack down on $200,000 ‘Max Crypto’ ponzi scheme
A resident of Mangalore, Karnataka, has been arrested for defrauding over 50 people in a cryptocurrency ponzi scheme. According to a local report, law enforcement in Hyderabad has arrested Kunjathbail Mujib Sayyad for operating the “Max Crypto trading” ponzi. The… дальше »
2024-6-29 11:19 | |
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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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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy Tied to Forcount Crypto Ponzi
Juan Tacuri, oe of the top promoters in the Forcount crypto ponzi scheme – a Brazil-based scam that bilked Spanish-speaking investors around the world of a collective $8.4 million – has pleaded guilty to his role in the operation, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. дальше »
2024-6-7 01:03 | |
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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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The Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Paradox
Detractors claim Bitcoin to be a Ponzi scheme. A history of such schemes shows this to be untrue. Yet, paradoxically, Bitcoin is being used to perpetuate the largest Ponzi scheme in history. The second report in the "FUD Fighters" series powered by HIVE Digital Technologies LTD. дальше »
2024-5-19 00:12 | |
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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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Canada’s ‘Crypto King’ and Associate Arrested, Charged With Fraud in Alleged $30M Ponzi Scheme
Two Canadian men have been arrested and charged with fraud for allegedly swindling investors out of $40 million CAD – approximately $30 million USD – in a crypto and foreign exchange investment scheme. дальше »
2024-5-19 02:24 | |
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FBI Arrests Manhattan Man Accused Of Defrauding Investors $43 Million In Crypto Trading Ponzi Scheme
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a Manhattan man, Idin Dalpour, on Wednesday morning for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated multi-year Ponzi scheme. дальше »2024-5-2 19:52 | |
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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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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 »
2024-4-26 12:32 | |
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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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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 »
2024-4-19 14:28 | |
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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 »
2024-4-4 13:01 | |
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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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$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 »
2024-3-16 01:00 | |
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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 »
2024-3-15 10:08 | |
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