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SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Promoters of NovaTech, Alleged $650M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed suit against an alleged crypto pyramid scheme, NovaTech, and eight of its promoters on Monday, charging them with fraud and multiple violations of federal securities laws. дальше »
2024-8-13 22:24 | |
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South Korean CEO arrested in $366m crypto scam
The CEO of a South Korean technology firm, Wacon, has been arrested for allegedly masterminding a large-scale crypto scam that defrauded over 500 investors. CEO Byun Young-oh, along with an accomplice identified as Yeom, orchestrated a Ponzi-style scheme through a… дальше »
2024-8-13 21:14 | |
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SEC charges NovaTech over $650m crypto fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged an obscure crypto trading firm with defrauding 200,000 investors worldwide. Continuing its crypto fraud crackdown, the SEC has charged NovaTech, NovaTech, its executives, and affiliated promoters over a multi-level marketing fraud scheme that… дальше »
2024-8-13 21:11 | |
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Brazilian police arrest heads of cryptocurrency laundering scheme used by drug cartel
Civil police in Brazil’s Sao Paulo have cracked down on a money laundering operation leveraging cryptocurrencies, run by the Primeiro Comando da Capital, a notorious drug gang. According to CNN, the PCC gang operated a cryptocurrency exchange that facilitated their… дальше »
2024-8-9 13:06 | |
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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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Over 2000 Australian Crypto Wallets Breached in Widespread Phishing Scheme
Operation Spincaster has uncovered a major security breach involving over 2,000 Australian crypto wallets. The post Over 2000 Australian Crypto Wallets Breached in Widespread Phishing Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-8-5 00:15 | |
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BitClout Founder Faces SEC Fraud Charges Following $257 Million Investor Losses
On Tuesday, Nader Al-Naji, the creator of open-source blockchain-based social media platform BitClout, came under fire from both the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for his involvement in an alleged “multi-million dollar fraudulent crypto scheme” involving the BitClout platform and its native token, BTCLT. Allegations Against BitClout Founder […] дальше »
2024-7-31 12:00 | |
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SEC charges BitClout/Decentralized Social founder with civil securities, wire fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Nader Al-Naji, the founder of the BitClout blockchain protocol, currently known as Decentralized Social (DeSo). Al-Naji is accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving the unregistered offering and sale of crypto asset securities, amassing over $257 million from investors under false pretenses. дальше »
2024-7-31 00:00 | |
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Compound crypto governance attack: 'Cunning' scheme or legitimate play?
Compound crypto DAO experienced a governance attack by the Golden Boys, led by Humpy. Proposal 290 aims to introduce delays in governance actions to prevent future attacks. In a surprising dThe post Compound crypto governance attack: 'Cunning' scheme or legitimate play? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-7-30 20:00 | |
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Ferrari to Extend Crypto Payment Scheme to Europe Following US Launch
Ferrari is to accept crypto payments in Europe by the end of July The luxury sports car company wants to extend the scheme to other dealers by the end of 2024 The move follows the successful launch of Ferrari’s crypto payment scheme in the US last October Ferrari is to extend its scheme to accept […] The post Ferrari to Extend Crypto Payment Scheme to Europe Following US Launch appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2024-7-25 15:07 | |
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Ferrari extends crypto payment system to Europe after US launch
Ferrari has announced it will begin to accept crypto payments for its luxury sports cars in Europe. The expansion starts from the end of July, with this coming after the Italian car maker launched its crypto payment scheme in the United States. дальше »
2024-7-25 14:39 | |
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Lummis slams Biden’s ‘disastrous proposal’ to tax Bitcoin miners in ‘orange paper’
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) said the Biden administration’s to impose a 30% tax on Bitcoin miners is a “dangerous scheme” and an “attack on innovation. ” She argued that such a high tax rate would stifle innovation and push mining operations overseas, undermining both economic and national security interests. дальше »
2024-7-24 23:00 | |
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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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Washington financial watchdog warns of scam involving fake crypto ‘professors’
A new scam is targeting cryptocurrency investors, with the bad actors masquerading as business “professors.” According to a warning issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), the scheme starts with advertisements on social media platforms like Facebook,… дальше »
2024-7-17 12:48 | |
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BlockDAG Leads the Pack: Presale Thrives with 10% Referral Scheme as Investors Gloss Over TON’s Surge and DOGE’s Stability
The crypto sector has witnessed Toncoin’s dynamic surge challenging market norms and Dogecoin’s resilience in the face of significant whale disposals. This robustness, marked by Toncoin’s climbing value and Dogecoin’s consistent backing, underscores the potential of nascent cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2024-7-17 01:10 | |
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Thailand to launch $12.4 billion digital cash scheme to boost local economy
Thailand is set to roll out what was initially a controversial $13. 8 billion digital cash handout program to stimulate its sluggish economy. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that eligible businesses and individuals could register for the program, dubbed the “Digital Wallet,” starting August 1, per AP News. дальше »
2024-7-16 18:25 | |
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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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Bankman-Fried family involved in $100m political donation scandal
A new report indicates that the Bankman-Fried family was involved in Sam’s political spending. The fallout from the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX continues to deepen, with new allegations surfacing about a $100 million political donation scheme orchestrated by its… дальше »
2024-7-6 18:34 | |
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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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Ethereum Foundation’s email hacked to promote bogus Lido staking scam
The Ethereum Foundation saw its email account hacked to promote a scam masquerading as a Lido staking scheme. According to a recent announcement, the Ethereum Foundation’s email account used to send official updates was compromised on June 23. The attackers… дальше »
2024-7-4 12:59 | |
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‘Roaring Kitty’ faces class-action lawsuit over alleged GameStop stock manipulation
Keith Gill, popularly known as “Roaring Kitty” on X, is facing a class-action lawsuit over his alleged involvement in a “pump-and-dump” scheme linked to his social media posts about GameStop. The lawsuit, filed on June 28 in the United States… дальше »
2024-7-2 15:27 | |
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Roaring Kitty hit with new lawsuit over alleged GameStop pump-and-dump scheme
Keith Gill, aka Roaring Kitty, faces a lawsuit alleging he manipulated GameStop's stock price for personal gain. The post Roaring Kitty hit with new lawsuit over alleged GameStop pump-and-dump scheme appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-7-2 06:48 | |
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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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Hydrogen execs jailed for manipulating HYDRO crypto price
Hydrogen Technology Corporation executives have been sentenced for operating a multimillion-dollar crypto securities fraud scheme. A federal Florida judge has sentenced Michael Kane, the chief executive of Hydrogen Technology Corporation, a New York-based crypto firm, to nearly four years in… дальше »
2024-6-26 10:15 | |
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50 Cent targeted by hackers pushing fake cryptocurrency
Some of 50 Cent's fans were duped into a pump-and-dump scheme. As investors poured in, the value of a fake token called GUNIT soared... only to plummet to $0.00016 after the scammers jettisoned their holdings. дальше »
2024-6-22 15:45 | |
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Italy to Increase Surveillance of Crypto Market With Fines as High as 5M Euros: Reuters
Italy is set to adopt measures that will include high fines for those who manipulate the crypto asset market as part of a wider scheme to beef up surveillance of risks tied to the sector. дальше »
2024-6-21 14:59 | |
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From Bank Vaults To Wallets: Here’s How Two Bankers Used Crypto To Launder Millions
A local Chinese bank, the Bank of Huludao, has recently discovered an “intricate embezzlement” and money laundering scheme via crypto orchestrated by two of its top former executives. The scandal, which has sent ripples through the financial community, involved the illicit transfer of a staggering 1. дальше »
2024-6-19 04:00 | |
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Washington DFI issues public alert on Ethfinance over alleged fee fraud
The Washington State DFI has issued a public alert over an alleged $310,000 crypto scam scheme involving a crypto exchange. The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Securities Division, has received a complaint after an investor failed to withdraw… дальше »
2024-6-14 09:47 | |
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OFAC sanctions employee of Russian state-owned gold producer for laundering money via crypto
The U. S. Treasury has sanctioned a Russian national working at Polyus, Russia’s largest state-owned gold producer for being involved in a complex crypto laundering scheme. The U. S. Department of Treasury on Jan. дальше »
2024-6-13 12:25 | |
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NYAG sues crypto firms NovaTechFx and AWS Mining for alleged $1b fraud
New York AG Letitia James has sued crypto firms NovaTechFx and AWS Mining for allegedly defrauding over 11,000 individuals out of more than $1 billion in a pyramid scheme. New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James filed a lawsuit on… дальше »
2024-6-7 10:49 | |
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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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Crypto Money Laundering Scandal: Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan Indicted by US DOJ
In a significant development, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted Bill Guan, the Chief Financial Officer of Epoch Times, a global newspaper and media company, on allegations of participating in a scheme to launder approximately $67 million using crypto. дальше »
2024-6-5 00:00 | |
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Epoch Times CFO charged with $67m crypto money laundering scheme
Bill Guan, the chief financial officer of The Epoch Times, a far-right international media company, is accused of taking part in a multi-million crypto laundering scheme. U.S. federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment on Jun. 3, charging Weidong “Bill” Guan, the… дальше »
2024-6-5 11:46 | |
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Crypto Analyst Reveals Why $69,000 Is Very Important In The Grand Scheme Of A Bitcoin Recovery
Crypto analyst Pierre has provided insights into why $69,000 is a significant price level for Bitcoin. He suggested the flagship crypto could hit a new all-time high (ATH) if it successfully holds above that range. дальше »
2024-6-1 20:00 | |
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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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Crypto trader GCR alleges bribe at X led to account hack
Pseudonymous crypto trader GCR revealed that his X account was hacked through a bribe, leading to an ORDI pump-and-dump scheme. On May 26, the X account of pseudonymous cryptocurrency trader GCR (Gigantic Rebirth) was hacked, with attackers allegedly leveraging a… дальше »
2024-5-27 11:58 | |
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‘Crypto Queen’ accomplice sentenced to six years for Bitcoin money laundering scheme
Jian Wen, a 42-year-old British-Chinese woman, has been handed a sentence of six years and eight months in prison for her involvement in a 61,000 Bitcoins (BTC) money laundering scheme valued at around $4 billion. дальше »
2024-5-26 22:44 | |
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London Court Jails Former Fast Food Worker for $5.6 Billion Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
Jian Wen, sentenced for laundering $5. 6 billion in Bitcoin, exemplifies the global crackdown on cryptocurrency crimes and fraud. The post London Court Jails Former Fast Food Worker for $5. дальше »
2024-5-26 20:11 | |
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South Korea Busts Crypto Scam: 19 Arrested In ‘Reading Room’ Fraud
South Korean law enforcement has struck a blow against social media-fueled crypto scam with the arrest of 19 individuals linked to a deceptive “crypto reading room.” The Daegu Police Agency’s raid, which unfolded on May 21st, exposed a manipulative scheme that preyed on more than 300 unsuspecting investors, swindling them out of a staggering $19 […] дальше »
2024-5-26 18:00 | |
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Former BitConnect promoter pleads guilty to criminal charges
John Bigatton, a former promoter of the notorious BitConnect scheme, has pleaded guilty to criminal charges дальше »
2024-5-18 18:52 | |
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US arrests two Chinese nationals in $73 million crypto scam
US authorities arrested Daren Li and Yicheng Zhang in connection with a $73 million money laundering scheme. The defendants laundered the money via US and international bank accounts. Proceeds of the investment scam were converted to the USDT stablecoin. дальше »
2024-5-18 20:42 | |
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