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Andrew Yang Wants to Make US Elections Fraud-Proof Using Blockchain
22.8.2019
U.S. Democratic candidate Andrew Yang says he would implement blockchain-based mobile voting as president
Saudi Arabia Warns of Crypto Scammers Posing as Gov’t Projects
21.8.2019
Saudi Arabia’s Finance Ministry says scammers are using the kingdom’s official emblem to promote digital tokens
Bitfinex and Tether Respond to New York Judge, Will Pursue Appeals
20.8.2019
Bitfinex and Tether respond to judge’s ruling that the New York Attorney General has jurisdiction in the ongoing case against them
SEC Asset Freeze Caused ‘Significant Harm’ to Holders, Says Veritaseum
20.8.2019
The chief defendant in an alleged $15 million ICO fraud case has appealed against an asset freeze from the SEC
Judge Rejects Multimillion Dollar Asset Plea in Vanbex Crypto Fraud Case
20.8.2019
A Supreme Court judge in Canada has upheld the seizure of assets in a crypto fraud case
Maryland Targets Trading Platform Fraud as It Joins ‘Cryptosweep’ Effort
15.8.2019
The second wave of Operation Cryptosweep commenced early this year resulting in 35 enforcement actions with nearly 100 pending
Luxembourg Financial Watchdog: Crypto Entity Lied About Licensure
14.8.2019
Luxembourg’s financial watchdog has warned the public about a crypto-related firm that falsely claims to be licensed in the country
US Court Temporarily Freezes $8M in Response to SEC Request Yesterday
13.8.2019
U.S. district court has approved of the temporary freeze on $8 million of a New York citizen and two of his entities’ related assets following the U.S. SEC
SEC Files Emergency Action Against Organizer of ‘Fraudulent’ $15 Million ICO
13.8.2019
The SEC is seeking to freeze the assets of Reggie Middleton, organizer of the $14.8 million Veritaseum (VERI) ICO
SEC Requests Freeze on Assets in Connection With Alleged $15M ICO Fraud
13.8.2019
The SEC is prosecuting a New York businessman in connection with ICO fraud and is seeking immediate relief
Twitter Crypto Scammers Continue to Fly Under the Company’s Radar
12.8.2019
Over the last two years, cryptocurrency scamming on social media has been prevalent. In January 2019, it was reported that crypto impersonation scams on Twitter raked in millions in cryptocurrencies from people pretending to be well known blockchain personalities. Now a new form of deception can...
Bitmain Accuses Cryptocurrency Project of Impersonation
11.8.2019
ASIC chips manufacturer Bitmain accused a crypto project of infringing on its brand in the promotion of Mangocoin
Researchers Discover New Cryptocurrency-Focused Trojan
9.8.2019
Researchers have identified a new trojan that is able to capture administrative control of the targeted computer and retrieve crypto-related data
Eike Batista Arrested on Suspicion of Money Laundering Via Bitcoin
8.8.2019
One-time richest man in Brazil has been arrested due to possible money laundering with the help of BTC and his wife’s identity
Regulators File Cease and Desist Against Craigslist Scam Promising 900% Crypto Returns
8.8.2019
Since launching a sweeping investigation of the crypto industry, the Texas State Securities Board has filed 24 administrative orders
New Jersey Issues Stop Orders to Two ICOs in Operation Cryptosweep
8.8.2019
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has told two companies offering allegedly unregistered ICOs to cease their activities
UK Judge Strikes Out Craig Wright’s Libel Lawsuit Against Roger Ver
1.8.2019
According to documents from the U.K.’s High Court of Justice published on July 31, a judge has denied Craig Wright’s libel lawsuit against Roger Ver. Wright filed the charge against Ver when the early bitcoin investor told the public he believed Wright was a “liar and...
Tech Firm Seagate Pilots Anti-Fraud Blockchain Tracking With IBM
1.8.2019
Data storage giant Seagate has extended its blockchain work with IBM to gauge the fake-fighting potential of the tech
Prosecutors File Formal Complaint Against Infamous BTC-e Crypto Exchange
27.7.2019
Prosecutors have filed a complaint against the infamous crypto exchange BTC-e calling a haven for crime
DOJ Says Bitcoin Escrow Firm Bilked Investors for $7 Million
25.7.2019
U.S. prosecutors have charged the head of a bitcoin escrow company with defrauding investors for $7 million.