ONUS fraud case widens as Vietnam arrests key suspects

Vietnam detained ONUS-linked suspects in an alleged crypto fraud probe involving token sale promotions, price manipulation, and user losses.

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CoinDCX Fraud Allegation: Co-Founders Arrested

CoinDCX Co-Founders Arrested in Alleged Fraud Case

The post CoinDCX Fraud Allegation: Co-Founders Arrested appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Why are investors suing JPMorgan over a $328M crypto Ponzi case?

Investors in Goliath Ventures have filed a proposed class action in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing JPMorgan Chase of enabling an alleged $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme.

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JPMorgan faces test on bank liability in $328M Goliath Ponzi case

JPMorgan faces a U. S. class action for allegedly enabling Goliath Ventures’ $328M crypto Ponzi via Chase accounts and exchange transfers. JPMorgan is facing a new class-action lawsuit in the U. S.

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SEC pressure on crypto giants fades as Trump-linked project draws $75M from Justin Sun

On Mar. 5, Justin Sun reached a $10 million settlement with the SEC to resolve a civil fraud case that alleged he generated $31 million through wash-trading-style transactions and undisclosed celebrity promotions.

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Russian man arrested over alleged crypto-linked terror financing

Authorities in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan have opened a criminal investigation against a local man suspected of financing terrorism, the state news agency TASS reported. Russian arrested as scrutiny grows over crypto and terror financing The case was initiated by…

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Bitcoin Ransom Shock: Alleged Millions BTC Demand Surfaces in Nancy Guthrie Case Twist

Key Takeaways: Put simply, a ransome mail requesting Bitcoin worth millions dollars appeared in a kidnap in the U.S. Meanwhile, police and authorities are scanning through reports and coordinating with The post Bitcoin Ransom Shock: Alleged Millions BTC Demand Surfaces in Nancy Guthrie Case Twist appeared first on CryptoNinjas.

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Insider Trading Case Against Coinbase Leadership Surges Ahead

Coinbase’s legal battle over alleged insider trading hit a new milestone this week when a Delaware judge refused to toss a shareholder suit, keeping alive claims that top executives and directors sold stock while sitting on inside information.

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US DOJ under fire over alleged $6.3M Bitcoin sale tied to Samourai Wallet case

Crypto community and key administration figures are demanding answers over the DOJ’s handling of seized Bitcoin assets.

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BNB at $860 lags broader market as scrutiny of Binance grows

An FT report alleged Binance failed to stop suspicious transactions, despite agreeing to pay $4.3 billion to settle a U.S. criminal case in 2023.

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South Korean Police officers accused of bribery in $186M crypto laundering case

Authorities uncovered a crypto laundering network with alleged police protection that moved funds through illegal exchanges posing as storefronts.

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Crypto trader claims $1.4 million lost in OTC scam, KuCoin deposit stirs speculation

$1. 40 million USDC moved on Ethereum. The community is split between fraud concerns and trolling theories. ZachXBT stated he would not investigate the case, criticising the lack of evidence provided by the alleged victim.

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Ethereum dev Federico Carrone ‘safe and free’ after legal battle in Turkey - Details

Key Takeaways Ethereum dev Federico Carrone was detained in Turkey over alleged links to a privacy tool, but is now free. He believes the case stems from past research on Tornado Cash. However, the lThe post Ethereum dev Federico Carrone ‘safe and free’ after legal battle in Turkey - Details appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Indian court declines bail for suspect in $228m crypto fraud

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has rejected bail for Abhishek Sharma, an alleged suspect involved in a $228 million cryptocurrency fraud case in India. The scam victimized over 80,000 investors across Himachal Pradesh and neighboring states. In rejecting the bail…

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Federal Judge Dismisses SEC Case Against Richard Heart, Citing Lack of Jurisdiction

Heart raised over $1 billion across three different unregistered securities offerings, the SEC had alleged

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SEC Dropping Coinbase Case Could Boost Robinhood Stock, Tokens Alleged as Securities

More tokens could be added to exchanges, increasing their trading revenue. This might also open the floodgates to crypto firms' IPOs in the U.S.

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COPA Vs. Wright Saga Continues: Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Inventor Skips Contempt Case Hearing

Online reports revealed Craig Wright skipped his UK court hearing today due to an alleged lack of resources to travel. The Australian computer scientist is facing a contempt of court case over his lawsuit against Bitcoin Core developers and could receive a prison sentence if the claim is proved.

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Judge rejects Kraken’s bid to challenge decision in SEC case

Kraken won’t get the chance to appeal a California District Court judge’s decision that found the SEC had adequately alleged it sold unregistered securities.

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US DOJ, SEC back suit against Nvidia, EU drafting AI ‘Code of Practice’ — Law Decoded

Nvidia faces renewed scrutiny over alleged misrepresentation in crypto mining-related sales, with the US DOJ and SEC backing the case.

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SEC and DOJ back Nvidia investor lawsuit over alleged crypto sales misrepresentation

The case underscores the critical role of private securities litigation in ensuring transparency and accountability in tech and crypto sectors. The post SEC and DOJ back Nvidia investor lawsuit over alleged crypto sales misrepresentation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Utah Judge Rules SEC’s Case Against Alleged Crypto Mining Scam Green United Can Proceed to Trial

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Green United can proceed to trial, a Utah judge ruled Monday.

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Binance and former CEO CZ face new lawsuit over alleged crypto laundering

Binance and CZ are sued for allegedly laundering stolen cryptocurrency assets. Plaintiffs claim Binance’s lack of AML and KYC controls facilitated the laundering. The case could impact blockchain analytics and crypto exchange compliance standards.

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Craig Wright Referred To UK Prosecutors For Alleged Perjury In Bitcoin Authorship Case

The Bitcoin authorship saga continues after a UK judge directed Craig Wright’s case to British prosecutors for alleged perjury and forgery of documents. The direction follows the latest ruling in the legal battle between the Australian computer scientist and the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA).

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U.S. Judge Lets Most of SEC Case Against Binance Proceed, Dismisses Secondary Sales Charge

A federal judge ruled the SEC had plausibly alleged Binance, Binance.US and Changpeng Zhao violated federal securities laws.

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Ripple faces new trial over alleged misleading 2017 statements by CEO Brad Garlinghouse

Ripple is set for new legal battles after a US judge in California approved a lawsuit against the crypto company regarding alleged misleading statements by its CEO, Brad Garlinghouse. This means the case would go to trial, and a jury would decide if the Ripple boss had misled investors into investing in the digital asset […] The post Ripple faces new trial over alleged misleading 2017 statements by CEO Brad Garlinghouse appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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The SEC Can’t Stop Suing Crypto Companies

Robinhood apparently made strenuous efforts to comply with the agency, even applying to become a special purpose crypto broker-dealer. The SEC is likely to sue for alleged securities violations in any case.

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Ace Exchange Suspects Should Get 20-Year Prison Sentences: Prosecutors

Prosecutors in Taiwan have proposed lengthy prison sentences for ACE Exchange’s founder, David Pan, and former executives as main suspects in an alleged fraud and money laundering case. This development came after the Taiwanese authorities initiated a fresh round of charges against the exchange founder and several others.

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SEC claims Justin Sun’s alleged visits to US grant it personal jurisdiction to pursue legal action

The US SEC filed an amended complaint in its case against Justin Sun and other defendants on April 18, arguing that Justin Sun’s alleged visits to the US should grant it the jurisdiction required to pursue legal action.

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UK lawyer claims ‘super villain’ behind $6b Bitcoin laundering case

Jian Wen faces charges of laundering Bitcoin in a London court as part of an alleged $6 billion investment scam, as her defense claims the scheme's true mastermind manipulated her.

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New York judge orders Tether to document USDT backing

The court accepted the plaintiffs’ requests to provide “undoubtedly important” documents in the alleged fraud case.

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Crypto Reacts: Arrest Of The Alleged Tornado Cash Developer, A Watershed Moment

What’s the story around Tornado Cash? The U. S. Department of the Treasury made its case in a press release, but the question still lingers. Because, as many people have pointed out, Tornado Cash is not an institution.

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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.

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SEC Files Complaint Following Coinbase Inside Trading Case, 9 Altcoins Deemed Securities

Today, the U. S. Department of Justice brought charges on three suspects for their alleged involvement in an inside trading scheme, one of the suspects was a former Coinbase employee. The case seems poised to have major implications for the crypto industry.

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How the resolution of LBRY vs. SEC case can impact the ongoing case against Ripple

The Ripple versus the SEC case has been the talk of the town for quite some time now. The crypto community was focused on it to see how a case pertaining to alleged cryptocurrency offerings being a seThe post How the resolution of LBRY vs.

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Ripple CEO Optimistic On SEC Case, Why XRP Saw Weak Response

In an interview with CNBC, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed to feels optimistic about the company’s future and its legal battle. The payment solution company was sued by the U. S. Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2019 for the alleged illegal sales of a security, XRP.

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YouTube Detective Exposes Jake Paul’s Alleged Secret Wallet For Crypto Scams

Is what Jake Paul is doing illegal? That’s for the court to decide. It’s morally reprehensible, though. And Coffeezilla, YouTube’s biggest pop detective, is on the case. In his latest video, he uncovers an alleged Jake Paul wallet that the influencer has allegedly used to cash out of all his paid promotions for crypto projects. […]

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XRP Lawsuit: Why Former SEC Chair Clayton Refused To Comment On The Alleged Compromise In The Ripple Case

Former SEC Chair, Jay Clayton declines commenting on allegations of compromise in the SEC lawsuit against Ripple. However, Clayton revealed that he is a huge believer in cryptocurrencies.    Ripple defender John Deaton however insists that the allegations against Clayton are valid.

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Why “Bitcoin Creator” Craig Wright Came Out Ahead Despite Having To Pay $100 Million

On Monday, it was determined by a Miami court that Craig Wright, the alleged creation of Bitcoin, would pay $100 million in damages to David Kleiman, Wright’s partner. The case had dragged on for about a year and finally came to an end with this judgment.

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Crypto Assets Worth $60 Million Seized By Chinese Police In Filecoin Ponzi Scheme Case

Local police from the Fengxian district country Bureau in Shanghai China have arrested 31 people for alleged illegal pyramid schemes. During the crackdown, police seized over 400 million yuan ($62.

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Why XRP Holders Could Be Key In Lawsuit Against Ripple Labs

Former federal prosecutor James K. Filan has been involved with the lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) versus Ripple Labs and two of its executives. Accused of the alleged illegal sale of an unregistered security, the token XRP, Filan has shared his opinion on the case, presented crucial documents, and discussing with […]

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John McAfee’s Bodyguard Pleads Not Guilty in the $13M Crypto Fraud Case

The legal tussle between the U. S. authorities and John McAfee continues as his associate Jimmy Watson has entered a plea. The former antivirus tycoon’s bodyguard has pleaded not guilty to the alleged cryptocurrency fraud case.

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US courts deny ‘XRP holders’ from intervening in Ripple v SEC case

XRP holders got a setback this week even as Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) battle out an alleged securities case. The post US courts deny ‘XRP holders’ from intervening in Ripple v SEC case appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Individual Detained in Romania Under Suspicion of Stealing Thousands of Cryptos From an Unnamed Major Exchange

Romanian authorities pursued an operation that left a person detained for the individual’s alleged involvement in a case of stealing from a cryptocurrency exchange. The investigation revealed that the unnamed trading platform company is located in the Cayman Islands.

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Bitcoin jumps $4,000 as Bitfinex and Tether settle with New York court

A long-running case regarding Tether’s alleged fake dollars and Bitfinex’s involvement in covering up parts of the former’s business have drawn to a close today. The post Bitcoin jumps $4,000 as Bitfinex and Tether settle with New York court appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ripple, SEC Say Settlement Unlikely Before Trial Over Alleged Securities Violations

The SEC's case over allegedly unlawful sales of XRP by Ripple to retail investors is entering the discovery phase.

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Users Of Popular EOS Wallet App Lose Over $51 Million In Alleged Exit Scam

Fraud is a sad but inevitable part of the cryptosphere. Cases of exit scams, in particular, have been surging in recent years. The latest case of a suspected scam involves a crypto wallet associated with EOS.

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Binance User Accuses Exchange of Embezzling Nearly $1M in Crypto: Report

Representatives of HackControl reportedly said that they are investigating a case of alleged embezzlement involving Binance. The exchange is accused of misappropriating funds without explanation.

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Feds Fight Motion to Dismiss Case Against One Coin Crypto Scam Lawyer

The U.S. government has urged a New York federal court to dismiss an alleged OneCoin money launderer’s request for acquittal

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US Rapper Dismissed From ICO Lawsuit, Kevin Hart Still on Trial

Atlanta rapper T. I, real name Clifford Harris Jr, has been cleared of securities fraud charges stemming from his alleged promotion of the FLiK ICO. However, fellow defendants, businessman Ryan Felton, along with actor and comedian Kevin Hart, still have a case to answer.

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