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Bitcoin is an ‘open Ponzi scheme,’ says ‘Black Swan’ author
Well-known risk analyst and “Black Swan” author Nassim Nicholas Taleb seemingly changed his previously positive attitude toward Bitcoin, calling it a “gimmick” and an “open Ponzi scheme” during an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box yesterday. дальше »
2021-4-24 21:11 | |
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National Court of Spain Takes the Investigation of the Alleged Ponzi Crypto Scheme Arbistar
The investigation against an alleged major Spanish Ponzi crypto scheme will now be in charge of the National Court of Spain. A judge from the national legal instance is now taking the investigation of Arbistar after the inhibition of a judge in Tenerife. дальше »
2021-4-23 11:30 | |
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UK Man to Pay Over $570 Million For Running Fraudulent Bitcoin Trading Scheme
A UK man, Benjamin Reynolds has been charged $571 million by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for scamming US Clients and receiving over 22,000 BTC in 2017. On March 26, the CFTC said in an official statement that the Federal Court had ordered Reynolds to pay a fine of $429 million and $143 million […] дальше »
2021-3-28 17:03 | |
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Father And Son Finance Figures Exchange Blows Publicly Over Bitcoin Bet
Bitcoin and the asset class of cryptocurrencies, despite increased acceptance and adoption, are a polarizing subject. These technologies are either lauded as the future of finance, while others call it a bubble, a Ponzi scheme, and much worse. дальше »
2021-3-24 18:30 | |
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Texas Issues Orders to Stop ‘Binance Assets’ and 2 Other Fraudulent Crypto Investment Platforms
The Texas securities commissioner has entered emergency cease and desist orders to stop three cryptocurrency investment platforms from duping investors in the state. One scheme operates under the name “Binance Assets. дальше »
2021-3-18 05:30 | |
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Istanbul cops raid fake Crypto Investment scam holding 100 people captive
According to reports from local news outlets, a Chinese gang of 18 suspects was recently detained by the police authorities of Istanbul on account of kidnapping and operating a crypto scam scheme. The gang which held its operations in Silivri in the Province of Istanbul, Turkey, attracted 101 people including two Turkmens, 95 Chinese nationals, […] дальше »
2021-3-15 15:33 | |
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Nigeria to Pay 1.2 Cents for Each Dollar Remitted to the Country to Combat Cryptocurrency Use
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a scheme that seeks to boost international remittances as well as to encourage the use of official corridors when retrieving funds. The CBN’s move to incentivise recipients follows the plummeting of the country’s official remittances inflows as recipients opt for non-traditional corridors such as cryptocurrencies. Declining Remittances […] дальше »
2021-3-9 15:00 | |
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John McAfee Charged in Crypto Pump-and-Dump Scheme
John McAfee is well known within the cryptocurrency space. McAfee was a popular figurehead in the space during the bull run of 2017 and 2018. The hype around Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) was similar to that of the Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) craze currently underway. дальше »
2021-3-6 18:59 | |
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Centra Tech Inc co-founder sentenced to 8 years in prison for ICO fraud
United States Department of Justice today sentenced Sohrab “Sam” Sharma, one of the founders of the ‘Centra Tech’ crypto project, to serve eight years for an “ICO fraud scheme.” AuthoritieThe post Centra Tech Inc co-founder sentenced to 8 years in prison for ICO fraud appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-3-6 01:30 | |
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Is Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme? Pick your side in the latest Cointelegraph Crypto Duel!
Kraken Bitcoin strategist Pierre Rochard debates professor of computer science Jorge Stolfi on whether Bitcoin meets the definition of a Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2021-3-6 22:30 | |
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Власти США обвинили трех хакеров КНДР в краже более $1,3 млрд
Минюст США обвинил трех программистов из КНДР в хакерских атаках на финучреждения и компании, причастности к созданию вируса-вымогателя WannaCry и краже средств, в том числе криптовалют. Three North Korean Military Hackers Indicted in Wide-Ranging Scheme to Commit Cyberattacks and Financial Crimes Across the Globe https://t. дальше »
2021-2-18 11:18 | |
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Visa aiming mass adoption with crypto pilot scheme for banks
Global payments giant Visa is launching a new crypto API pilot scheme designed to help banks facilitate Bitcoin and cryptocurrency services. The post Visa aiming mass adoption with crypto pilot scheme for banks appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-2-4 13:00 | |
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Malaysian Duo Charged Over Bitcoin Investment Fraud
Two men have been accused of defrauding 3 women in a scam disguised as a bitcoin investment scheme. The pair allegedly swindled more than 150,000 Malaysian ringgits (almost $37,000) from their victims and now face a plethora of punishments under the country’s stiff penal code if convicted. дальше »
2021-2-4 14:15 | |
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Crypto Fund Manager Charged in $5M Ponzi Scheme, Facing up to 30 Years in US Prison
A cryptocurrency fund manager has been charged in a U. S. federal court. He allegedly took over $5 million from investors interested in investing in his crypto funds, promising them high returns. In reality, he was running a Ponzi scheme and is now facing up to 30 years in prison. дальше »
2021-1-30 19:30 | |
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South Africa’s Financial Regulator Exposes Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa is seeking to increase regulation and prosecute crypto-related dealings after the recent collapse of a Bitcoin Trader suspected of being the country’s biggest Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2021-1-28 18:29 | |
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US SEC charges crypto trader 'Coin Signals' in $5 million fraud case
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged a cryptocurrency trader for allegedly being involved in a ponzi scheme defrauding more than $5 million from over 170 investors. The accusThe post US SEC charges crypto trader 'Coin Signals' in $5 million fraud case appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-1-27 02:00 | |
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Balancer DeFi Protocol Battles Gas Fees with Reimbursement Plan
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Balancer has just enabled a budget for a gas reimbursement program following a governance vote over the weekend. The pilot scheme involving 30,000 BAL tokens, valued at an estimated $630,000 at current prices, will run for four weeks starting on Jan. дальше »
2021-1-26 12:07 | |
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How to spot a crypto pump and dump scheme
As cryptocurrency markets enter another bull phase, investors should be aware of the prevalence of crypto pump and dump schemes, which coins are the most likely to be targeted, and how to recognize a pump and dump when you see one. дальше »
2021-1-22 14:13 | |
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European Parliament Petitioned to Create Crypto Crime Compensation Fund
A petition has been submitted to the European Parliament, asking to implement a scheme to compensate crypto-related victims. The crimes mentioned in the petition 0421/2020 include fraud, piracy, and extortion. дальше »
2021-1-19 13:30 | |
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Crypto Exchange Owner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Defraud Americans
The U. S. has sentenced a cryptocurrency exchange owner to 10 years in prison. He “knowingly and intentionally engaged in business practices designed to both assist fraudsters in laundering the proceeds of their fraud and to shield himself from criminal liability,” the Department of Justice alleges. дальше »
2021-1-16 22:05 | |
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Liquidators seek expanded probe of alleged South African Bitcoin scheme
Liquidators of the embattled Mirror Trading International want a deeper probe of the alleged Bitcoin multi-level marketing scheme. дальше »
2021-1-16 13:49 | |
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Mastermind of $147 Million Crypto ‘Scam of Epic Proportions’ Sentenced to 10 Years in US Prison
The mastermind of what the U. S. Department of Justice calls a scam of “epic proportions” has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. His crypto scheme collected over $147 million, duping 72,000 investors. дальше »
2021-1-13 16:30 | |
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The CFTC Asks Court to Issue Fines in Excess of $100M Against Mastermind of a Fraudulent Crypto Scheme
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a motion with the New York Southern District Court that seeks heavy penalties against Michael Ackerman, the mastermind of a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. дальше »
2021-1-11 10:00 | |
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MTI Bitcoins Sent to Privacy Mixers as New Data Breach Exposes the Ponzi Scheme’s Top Earners
In another twist to the Mirror Trading International (MTI) bitcoin Ponzi scam, the blockchain intelligence firm Whitestream says bitcoins from wallets associated with the company are being sent to Wasabi privacy mixers. дальше »
2021-1-11 18:15 | |
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Spanish Police Detain Four People Allegedly Involved in a $15M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
The Spanish police detained four people of different nationalities this week for allegedly running a $15 million crypto Ponzi scheme. According to the police, “many victims” filed a complaint against them. дальше »
2021-1-9 10:10 | |
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This gold advocate calls Bitcoin a pyramid scheme
Gold advocate and American stockbroker Peter Schiff implied that bitcoin was a Pyramid scheme and that BTC holders are compelled to convince other users to purchase the crypto. Taking to Twitter, the The post This gold advocate calls Bitcoin a pyramid scheme appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-12-30 01:30 | |
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‘Bitcoin price is manipulated' isn't an argument against it
Replying to a Twitter user who called Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme, Stephen Palley, a digital currency lawyer at Anderson Kill, made a strong case for the popular crypto today. The lawyer said that Bitcoin The post ‘Bitcoin price is manipulated' isn't an argument against it appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-12-29 22:30 | |
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CEO of MTI Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Flees South Africa in Possible Exit Scam – Funds Blocked
In an unexpected turn of events, the management team at Mirror Trading International (MTI) now suggest that their CEO Johann Steynberg may have exit scammed. The team alleges that Steynberg, now believed to be in Brazil, has locked out key management staff from accessing MTI’s account with a local bank. дальше »
2020-12-24 04:30 | |
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Warp Finance loses $7.7 million in flash loan Defi hack
Decentralized platform Warp Finance has suffered a major hack, as the newly launched company loses $7. 7million worth of DAI and USDC stablecoins. The hacker withdrew the said amount from the platform using a flash credit scheme. дальше »
2020-12-19 15:29 | |
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Mastermind of $25 Million Crypto Debit Card Scheme Sentenced to Prison
The mastermind behind a $25 million cryptocurrency debit card scheme has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison, in addition to three years of supervised release. The authorities have also seized his cryptocurrency. дальше »
2020-12-18 14:05 | |
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Lawyer Who Represents Victims of Alleged Spanish Crypto Ponzi Says It Could Be the ‘Biggest One’ in the Country
The Arbistar case victims’ defense lawyer claims that the overall number of those affected amounts to 32,000 families with at least 93.4 million euros ($113.55 million) in losses. Lawyer in Arbistar Case Reveals Details on Class-Actions Lawsuits Against the Alleged Crypto Ponzi Scheme During an interview with Eldiario, Carlos Aránguez, a Spanish lawyer who represents […] The post Lawyer Who Represents Victims of Alleged Spanish Crypto Ponzi Says It Could Be the ‘Biggest One’ in the Country appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-12-16 16:30 | |
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Indian Crypto Trader Arrested for Allegedly Using USDT to Launder Money on Behalf of Chinese Online Betting Scammers
An Indian law enforcement agency has arrested Naisar Kothari, a cryptocurrency trader, for his role in a money-laundering scheme linked to online Chinese betting scams. The arrest was made after the country’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) detected large amounts of money “being inexplicably transferred to some cryptocurrency traders. дальше »
2020-12-14 15:30 | |
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8 People Arrested in Argentina Linked to Onecoin Ponzi Scam
The Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Argentine city of Córdoba has indicted 12 people in connection with the Onecoin Ponzi scheme. Eight of them have been arrested. Onecoin Scammers Arrested The Public Prosecutor’s Office for Complex Crimes of the Argentine city of Córdoba ordered the arrest of 12 people linked to the Onecoin Ponzi scam […] The post 8 People Arrested in Argentina Linked to Onecoin Ponzi Scam appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-12-14 00:30 | |
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Crypto Founder Faces 10 Years in Prison Over Millions of Dollars in Exit Scam Without Paying Taxes
A cryptocurrency founder has been arrested and is facing up to 10 years imprisonment for tax evasion after running an exit scam. He allegedly made millions of dollars from his cryptocurrency and used an elaborate scheme to avoid paying taxes. дальше »
2020-12-13 05:55 | |
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Sweden Launches Feasibility Study of e-Kronor
Sweden already has a pilot scheme for its digital currency. However, whether it ever goes live and its specific implementation are still open questions. Sweden moves slowly toward its own digital currency Sweden first announced its e-kronor ambitions in March 2017. дальше »
2020-12-12 15:49 | |
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