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Bitcoin vs. Social Security: Former Maryland Governor’s Ponzi Scheme Remark Sparks Fury
11.5.2025
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley recently compared bitcoin to a Ponzi scheme while defending the U.S. Social Security Administration. The comparison drew criticism from bitcoin supporters, who countered by asserting that Social Security itself resembles a Ponzi scheme. O’Malley: Trump...
Operation Fantasos: Brazil Cracks Down on Remnants of $290M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
2.5.2025
The Brazilian Federal Police carried out Operation Fantasos, with more than 50 officers executing 11 search and seizure warrants in various locations across Rio de Janeiro. The mastermind behind these activities was extradited from Switzerland to the U.S. in February. Operation Fantasos Targets...
PGI Global Founder Hit With Fraud Charges in Alleged $200M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
23.4.2025
According to the SEC, Ramil Palafox misappropriated more than $57 million in customer funds, using it to buy Lamborghinis and luxury products
Dave Portnoy: Memecoins are ‘Legalized Ponzi Schemes’
23.4.2025
The founder of Barstool Sports will speak at Consensus 2025 on May 15
Leaders of $190M Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to Over 170 Years in Prison
18.4.2025
The alleged crypto Ponzi scheme lured some 20,000 investors with false promises and raised over $190 million from them
Operator of Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to 128 Years in Prison
18.4.2025
The Brazilian justice system sentenced Joel Ferreira de Souza to 128 years, 5 months, and 28 days in prison. Souza was identified as the main operator of Braiscompany, a Brazilian crypto scheme that raised over $100 million from nearly 20,000 investors. Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Operators...
Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Calls Monetary System a Ponzi Scheme
10.3.2025
Robert Kiyosaki warns that a massive market crash has begun, potentially devastating the financial futures of millions of baby boomers. He urges investors to turn to bitcoin as a safeguard. Kiyosaki Sounds Alarm: Market Crash and Flight to Real Assets Robert Kiyosaki, author of the bestselling Rich...
Las Vegas man accused of running $24M crypto-linked Ponzi scheme
15.2.2025
Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of 15% to 30%
Las Vegas man accused of running $24M crypto-linked Ponzi scheme
15.2.2025
Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of 15% to 30%
Las Vegas man accused of running $24M crypto-linked Ponzi scheme
15.2.2025
Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of 15% to 30%
Las Vegas man accused of running $24M crypto-linked Ponzi scheme
15.2.2025
Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of 15% to 30%
Las Vegas man accused of running $24M crypto-linked Ponzi scheme
15.2.2025
Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of 15% to 30%
Las Vegas man accused of running $24M crypto-linked Ponzi scheme
15.2.2025
Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of 15% to 30%
Las Vegas man accused of running $24M crypto-linked Ponzi scheme
15.2.2025
Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of 15% to 30%
Las Vegas man accused of running $24M crypto-linked Ponzi scheme
15.2.2025
Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of 15% to 30%
Las Vegas man accused of running $24M crypto-linked Ponzi scheme
15.2.2025
Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of 15% to 30%
HashFlare Co-Founders Plead Guilty in $577M Crypto Mining Ponzi Scheme
13.2.2025
Estonian nationals Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin each face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison
Crypto Scam Collapses: Icomtech Founders Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme Fraud
4.12.2024
David Brend and Gustavo Rodriguez, key figures in the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme Icomtech, have been sentenced to 10 and eight years in prison, respectively, for defrauding thousands of investors. Icomtech falsely marketed itself as a crypto trading and mining company, promising guaranteed daily...
Forcount “Crypto Ponzi Scheme” Promoter, Juan Tacuri Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
17.10.2024
The US Department of Justice has sentenced Juan Tacuri — a senior promoter of the ‘Forcount’ Crypto Ponzi…
US Sends Crypto Promoter to Prison for 20 Years in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
17.10.2024
A cryptocurrency promoter was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors, particularly in Spanish-speaking U.S. communities. The scheme, disguised as a crypto mining operation, promised guaranteed returns but left victims unable to withdraw...