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Blockchain gets down and dirty fighting fraud at California’s DMV
8.8.2024
It’s not the world’s first chain-based property transfer protocol, but it could be one of the most impactful, given its scale and prominence
Blockchain gets down and dirty fighting fraud at California’s DMV
8.8.2024
It’s not the world’s first chain-based property transfer protocol, but it could be one of the most impactful, given its scale and prominence
Crypto coalition calls for ‘clear rules of the road’ from Biden, Harris
8.8.2024
Some of the CMIC members in support of the letter include Robinhood, BitGo, OKX, Gemini, Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM, Kaiko and Matrixport
Eisenberg seeks to have Mango Markets fraud convictions thrown out
7.8.2024
Eisenberg has insisted all along that his actions on Mango Markets were legal trading and not fraud or market manipulation
Eisenberg seeks to have Mango Markets fraud convictions thrown out
7.8.2024
Eisenberg has insisted all along that his actions on Mango Markets were legal trading and not fraud or market manipulation
Homeland Security leads to man charged over crypto recovery scam
7.8.2024
At least 175 people claim they engaged Coin Dispute Network to help them recover funds but never saw a single cent returned
India’s Crypto Raid Uncovers Massive Fraud in Ladakh
4.8.2024
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has executed its inaugural raid in the Leh Ladakh region to investigate fraudulent cryptocurrency activities under the Public Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The operation targeted six locations across Leh in Ladakh, Jammu in J-K, and Sonipat in Haryana...
FBI issues warning about scammers impersonating crypto exchanges
2.8.2024
The FBI urges victims to report scam activities through official channels and provide any transaction information related to the scam
FBI issues warning about scammers impersonating crypto exchanges
2.8.2024
The FBI urges victims to report scam activities through official channels and provide any transaction information related to the scam
Wisconsin unveils tracker to fight crypto fraud and investment scams
31.7.2024
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions aims to protect investors from crypto and investment fraud with a new scam tracker based on consumer complaints
China’s crypto ban fails to stop scams as Shaanxi police arrest 4 suspects
31.7.2024
Mainland China quickly and effectively addresses crypto fraud incidents despite banning crypto transactions a few years ago
CFTC Warns of Follow-on Frauds Targeting Victims Multiple Times
31.7.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) warns about repeated fraud targeting victims multiple times, often by the same criminals. Common fraud types include relationship crypto frauds, also known as “pig butchering,” where scammers form online relationships, encourage...
SEC Charges Bitclout Founder With Multi-Million-Dollar Crypto Fraud
30.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Nader Al-Naji, founder of Bitclout (now Decentralized Social), with running a multi-million-dollar fraudulent crypto scheme. Al-Naji allegedly raised over $257 million through unregistered sales of Bitclout tokens (BTCLT) and used...
SEC Charges BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji with fraud
30.7.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission claimed the BitClout founder spent $7 million on personal luxury goods and gifts to family members
BitClout Founder Charged With Wire Fraud, Civil Securities Charge
30.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice charged the founder of crypto social media platform BitClout with wire fraud and the sale of unregistered securities
Hong Kong Regulator Warns Against Proxinex for Suspected Virtual Asset Fraud
30.7.2024
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding Proxinex, an entity suspected of virtual asset-related fraud. Investors have encountered issues withdrawing virtual assets from Proxinex, later being informed that their accounts were nonexistent. The...
Hong Kong Police Arrest Quartet Accused of Using Counterfeit Banknotes to Swindle Crypto Traders
30.7.2024
A group of four Hong Kong fraudsters, who swindled victims’ digital assets worth $1.4 million between October 2023 and July 2024, have been apprehended. The suspects, aged 14 to 39, are charged with conspiracy to defraud and possession of 5,000 counterfeit banknotes. According to Hong Kong laws...
Citron founder pleads not guilty to fraud over short seller calls
30.7.2024
Lawyers for short-seller firm Citron’s Andrew Left reportedly said he would “never” accept a plea deal with the US government
Bill targeting illicit use of crypto passes US House: Law Decoded
29.7.2024
Legislation focuses on preventing illicit cryptocurrency activities while safeguarding consumer choice
Citron crypto-skeptic Andrew Left to face fraud charges
29.7.2024
The crypto-skeptic could spend 25 years behind bars should he be convicted on all 18 fraud-related charges