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Over 40 investors defrauded in $900K crypto scam run by ex-rugby player
The U.S. Department of Justice has sentenced a former rugby player to 30 months in prison for defrauding investors out of $900,000 in a crypto mining Ponzi scheme. Shane Donovan Moore, a 37-year-old semi-professional rugby player from Seattle, operated a… дальше »
2025-7-18 10:46 | |
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$140 Million Brazil Bank Heist Turns Crypto: Hackers Funnel Up to $40 Million Through OTC Desks
The Brazil central bank breach originated from a social engineering scheme, where an insider sold login credentials for just $2,780. The post $140 Million Brazil Bank Heist Turns Crypto: Hackers Funnel Up to $40 Million Through OTC Desks appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-7-6 14:45 | |
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DOJ hands 97-month sentence to crypto scammer for $40m Ponzi scheme
Authorities in the United States have sentenced a man to 97 months in prison for his role in defrauding investors out of more than $40 million via a crypto Ponzi scheme. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 57-year-old Dwayne… дальше »
2025-6-30 11:07 | |
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CZ warns of AI deepfakes as more execs fall victim to Lazarus-linked zoom hacks
Malicious actors are targeting crypto executives through a new wave of AI-powered deepfake impersonation attacks, and Binance’s Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has joined the chorus of warnings. Commenting on the recent reports of a Zoom-based hacking scheme targeting industry figures, the… дальше »
2025-6-20 16:51 | |
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Crypto Founder Sentenced to 8 Months in Prison on Wash Trading Charges
Gotbit founder Aleksei Andriunin was sentenced for his role in a market manipulation scheme, resulting in prison time, probation, and a $24 million forfeiture. The post Crypto Founder Sentenced to 8 Months in Prison on Wash Trading Charges appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-6-14 22:00 | |
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Gotbit founder sentenced to 8 months for crypto wash trading scam
Aleksei Andriunin, founder and CEO of crypto market maker Gotbit, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for his role in a multi-million-dollar wash trading scheme that inflated trading volumes for various cryptocurrencies. The sentencing was handed down by… дальше »
2025-6-14 19:11 | |
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Australian woman faces 10-year ban over $9.6m crypto scam
As part of a broader global crackdown on crypto-related fraud, Australia’s financial regulator has issued a major penalty over a fraudulent 15 million AUD digital asset scheme. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned a former financial adviser,… дальше »
2025-6-13 12:46 | |
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Crypto Founder Charged in DOJ Probe for Laundering $500M
A 38-year-old Russian founder of a cryptocurrency payment firm has been charged by the United States Department of Justice for the operation of a multi-million dollar money laundering scheme. According to a DOJ statement released on June 9, Iurii Gugnin,… дальше »
2025-6-11 09:09 | |
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Russian crypto CEO charged in $530M laundering scheme tied to US sanctions
Evita Pay used USDT to funnel cross-border payments. Clients included Sberbank, VTB Bank, Sovcombank, and Rosatom. 22-count indictment includes money laundering, wire fraud. In a sweeping indictment that highlights growing enforcement around sanctions evasion and crypto misuse, US federal prosecutors have charged Russian national Iurii Gugnin with running a sophisticated cross-border fraud and money laundering […] The post Russian crypto CEO charged in $530M laundering scheme tied to US sanctions appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2025-6-11 16:06 | |
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North Korean IT Workers Stole US Identities to Launder $7.7 Million in Crypto
The FBI reveals a sophisticated scheme where North Korean IT workers stole US identities to launder millions in crypto, fueling the regime's sanctioned activities. The post North Korean IT Workers Stole US Identities to Launder $7. дальше »
2025-6-9 17:16 | |
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US DOJ moves to seize $7.7m in crypto linked to North Korean IT infiltration scheme
United States authorities have launched a forfeiture action to seize millions in crypto funneled to North Korea through a global network of fake IT workers embedded in blockchain firms. According to a June 5 statement from the U.S. Department of… дальше »
2025-6-6 11:18 | |
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Coinbase helps bust $20 million spoofing scheme amid legal scrutiny
Coinbase refused to pay a $20 million ransom after a separate data breach. A class-action lawsuit accuses Coinbase of withholding key risk information. The FCA fined Coinbase $4. 5 million for compliance failures tied to the breach. дальше »
2025-5-28 13:48 | |
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US Investor Charged With Kidnapping And Torturing Italian Tourist For Weeks Over Bitcoin Password
A U.S. crypto investor is facing criminal charges after allegedly abducting an Italian man in Manhattan for weeks in a disturbing scheme to obtain access to his Bitcoin wallet. дальше »2025-5-27 21:14 | |
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Aussie Senator Dismisses Bitcoin As A ‘Ponzi Scheme’, Sparks Fierce Community Backlash
Bitcoin (BTC) may be gaining momentum globally, but an Australian politician is still not sold on the asset. дальше »2025-5-27 16:02 | |
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Ledger hardware wallet’s users targeted by mail, reportedly exploiting data leaked in 2020 breach
Scammers are sending physical letters to Ledger hardware wallet users, impersonating the company in an effort to steal wallet seed phrases — a phishing scheme that may be linked to Ledger’s 2020 data breach. In a recent post on X,… дальше »
2025-4-30 10:39 | |
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Crypto fraudster Hugh Austin sentenced to 18 Years for $12m scam
Eugene William Austin Jr., also known as “Hugh Austin,” was sentenced to 18 years in prison for leading a multi-year scheme that defrauded more than two dozen victims out of $12 million. His son, Brandon Austin, was previously sentenced to… дальше »
2025-4-25 19:13 | |
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SEC charges CEO with nearly $200m crypto fraud scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission accused PGI Global’s CEO of orchestrating an international scheme that raised $198 million under false crypto exchange claims. The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Ramil Palafox, CEO of PGI Global, with orchestrating a $198… дальше »
2025-4-23 11:34 | |
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WazirX eyes May relaunch as restructuring plan awaits final court approval
WazirX could restart operations next month, as the hacked trading platform awaits a crucial court decision in Singapore that could clear the way for its post-hack recovery plan and user compensation scheme. дальше »
2025-4-22 12:14 | |
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Bitcoin price at a crossroads: is a crypto winter looming or a rebound near?
Bitcoin is currently worth around $83,793.85, marking a 2.47% decline over the past 24 hours, despite still being up 8.39% over the past week. While Bitcoin’s (BTC) pullback might appear minor in the broader scheme, deeper market signals hint at… дальше »
2025-4-21 17:50 | |
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CBEX crypto collapse sparks social media outrage amidst ponzi scheme allegations
Nigerians have looted the office of digital asset trading platform, CBEX after hundreds of users saw their account balances plummet to zero following the exchange’s collapse. According to a report by BBC Pidgin, investors reportedly failed to withdraw their funds… дальше »
2025-4-15 14:26 | |
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Despite lawsuit, Justin Sun continues accusing FDT of $500m embezzlement
Tron founder Justin Sun took to X to continue accusing First Digital Trust, a Hong Kong-based crypto custodian and issuer of the FDUSD stablecoin, of orchestrating a $500 million embezzlement scheme. дальше »
2025-4-11 19:50 | |
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Australia shuts down 95 firms linked to pig butchering crypto scams
$35. 8 million in reported losses across 14 countries. Scam used fake relationships to lure crypto investments. Court-appointed liquidators found only 3 firms held assets. Australian regulators have intensified their crackdown on crypto-related fraud, targeting a web of 95 companies involved in a widespread “pig butchering” scheme. дальше »
2025-4-8 15:53 | |
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США изъяли предназначенные для ХАМАС криптовалюты на ~$200 000
Министерство юстиции США пресекло схему финансирования террористической группировки ХАМАС, изъяв примерно $201 400 в криптовалютах. Justice Department Disrupts Hamas Terrorist Financing Scheme Through Seizure of Cryptocurrency https://t. дальше »
2025-3-29 11:41 | |
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Crypto exchange MEXC freezes 1.5k+ accounts tied to multi-million market manipulation
MEXC has identified and suspended over 1,500 accounts involved in a coordinated market manipulation scheme spanning Vietnam and CIS countries. Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has frozen over 1,500 accounts linked to what it describes as a “large-scale coordinated group of market… дальше »
2025-3-26 11:01 | |
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BE Club Founders In The Clear After Onecoin Claims Against Them Withdrawn
BE Club co-founders have been vindicated after the claims against them regarding the OneCoin scheme were withdrawn from the UK High Court. The new development in the case was announced in an official statement released by Jennifer McAdam, one of the key claimants in the suit, on various social platforms. Per the statement, all claims […] дальше »
2025-3-21 22:43 | |
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Trump’s crypto pump was the biggest rug pull in history - Peter Schiff
Peter Schiff demanded a congressional probe into Trump's alleged crypto market manipulation. Critics claimed Trump's Truth Social posts fueled a pump-and-dump scheme benefiting insidersThe post Trump’s crypto pump was the biggest rug pull in history - Peter Schiff appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-5 20:00 | |
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The GitVenom Crypto-Stealing Scheme: Hackers Use Phony GitHub Projects to Steal Your Crypto
Key Takeaways: “GitVenom” exploits fake GitHub repositories embedded with malware to target cryptocurrency users. Cyber attackers are leveraging AI-driven deception tactics to trick users into downloading malicious software disguised as The post The GitVenom Crypto-Stealing Scheme: Hackers Use Phony GitHub Projects to Steal Your Crypto appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »
2025-2-28 14:27 | |
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Brazilian national faces 20-year sentence for $290 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme
A Brazilian citizen appeared in U.S. District Court in Seattle following extradition from Switzerland to face $290 million Bitcoin investment fraud charges. According to the press release from the US Department of Justice, Douver T. Braga pleaded not guilty to… дальше »
2025-2-23 15:29 | |
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group now using crypto gifts to breach security defenses
The North Korean-linked Lazarus Group has adopted a new method of breaching crypto firms: sending cryptocurrency to their targets as part of an elaborate social engineering scheme. According to 23pds, the pseudonymous Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Web3 security firm SlowMist, this tactic aims to gain the victim’s trust before deploying malicious code. дальше »
2025-2-22 02:00 | |
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Safemoon CTO withdraws not-guilty plea, admits to $200m SafeMoon fraud
Thomas Smith, the chief technology officer of the now-defunct cryptocurrency firm SafeMoon, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy in connection with a multimillion-dollar scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of over $200 million. Per a recent… дальше »
2025-2-21 10:46 | |
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Crypto scam: $5.6m stolen in FTX debt claims fraud
A scam group posing as FTX debt claimants defrauded two companies of more than $5.6 million, according to a new report from Inca Digital. The perpetrators allegedly used AI-generated identities and unauthorized access to bankruptcy records to execute the scheme.… дальше »
2025-2-18 19:02 | |
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Argentina’s anti-corruption office to investigate Libra token case
Argetina’s President’s Office recently released a statement regarding the controversial project “Viva la Libertad,” which is linked with the crypto-token Libra. The announcement came a day after the allegations of a “rug pull” scheme linked to the crypto-asset. дальше »
2025-2-18 18:44 | |
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Hong Kong signals a shift: could crypto unlock immigration opportunities?
The Hong Kong government has responded to inquiries regarding the use of cryptocurrencies as proof of wealth for its immigration scheme, offering a nuanced response that leaves the door open for digital assets to play a role in attracting global talent and capital. дальше »
2025-2-17 13:29 | |
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MicroStrategy rebrands to Strategy, remains focused on Bitcoin
Strategy unveils a new Bitcoin logo and orange color scheme representing its Bitcoin strategy Saylor is expected to discuss the rebrand during the company’s earnings call on Wednesday evening Strategy currently has 471,107 Bitcoin in reserve worth $45. дальше »
2025-2-6 00:38 | |
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Tether and Tron’s T3 Unit Freeze $26.4 Million in Money Laundering Scheme
T3 FCU, a coalition of Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs, played a key role in freezing $26. 4 million in illicit crypto funds, disrupting a global crime network. The post Tether and Tron’s T3 Unit Freeze $26. дальше »
2025-2-2 02:34 | |
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CryptoQuant CEO: China sold 194k Bitcoin from PlusToken
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes China’s authorities have already sold $20 billion worth of Bitcoin seized from the PlusToken scheme in 2019. In a recent post, Ju shared CryptoQuant’s analysis on PlusToken’s Bitcoin reserves that were seized by the… дальше »
2025-1-24 15:22 | |
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