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Hydrogen Technology Execs Jailed for HYDRO Price Manipulation
26.6.2024
CEO Michael Kane and Shane Hampton, head of financial engineering, were sentenced to a total of more than six years in prison
Ex-fintech CEO sentenced to 3.75 years over price manipulation scheme
25.6.2024
A federal judge in Florida recognized the HYDRO token as an investment contract qualifying as a security under SEC guidelines
Italy Proposes Stringent Measures to Tackle Crypto Market Manipulation
21.6.2024
Italy is taking steps to enhance surveillance of crypto assets and address associated risks. According to a draft decree reviewed by a news agency, the plan includes imposing high fines on those who manipulate the market. The fines range from $5,400-$5.4 million (€5,000 to €5 million) for offenses...
Waka Flocka Flame token launch faces insider trading allegations
17.6.2024
Around 40% of the coin’s total supply was scooped up before Waka Flocka Flame announced the launch
GameStop rally sends Roaring Kitty’s shares to $1B
7.6.2024
If GameStop opens at its current after-hours price, Roaring Kitty’s holdings would be worth around $1 billion combined
Etrade Investigates Keith Gill’s Gamestop Moves, Social Media Questions Political Insider Trading
4.6.2024
Reports indicate that the online brokerage platform Etrade might be considering removing Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty, due to concerns about Gamestop (GME) manipulation. The Etrade news emerged after Gill posted a screenshot of his Etrade account, displaying $65.7 million in Gamestop call...
E-Trade intends to ban Roaring Kitty for GameStop manipulation
4.6.2024
E-Trade is contemplating the complete prohibition of Roaring Kitty for its involvement in malpractices related to GameStop stocks, which resulted in a substantial 30% increase in shares. The brokerage, which is owned by Morgan Stanley, is contemplating this course of action in light of Gill’s...
Roaring Kitty’s $300M GME position sparks market manipulation claims
4.6.2024
The allegations come weeks after Citron Research revealed its short position in GameStop
OpenAI stopped 5 campaigns that used its tech for ‘deceptive influence’
31.5.2024
The AI firm has terminated accounts linked to several alleged foreign covert influence operations
GCR’s Hack Possibly Tied to Solana’s CAT Coin Team, Onchain Sleuth Zachxbt Reports
27.5.2024
On May 26, the trader known as GCR was allegedly hacked, possibly by the team behind the Solana-based meme coin CAT, as suggested by onchain sleuth Zachxbt. Prior to the hack, an address linked to CAT’s team used funds from a manipulated token launch to open long positions in ORDI and ETHFI...
Insider trading claims over MAGA token sell-off debunked as MEV bot activity
21.5.2024
An insider sold MAGA tokens worth over $1 million, sparking debate over market manipulation and revealing potential MEV bot activity
Two brothers manipulated Ethereum protocols to steal $25M — Justice Dept
15.5.2024
U.S. officials said the individuals engaged in a "first-of-its-kind manipulation of the Ethereum blockchain" by tampering with its protocols over validating transactions
Binance co-founder and DWF Labs speaks out against market manipulation allegations
9.5.2024
Both firms deny any involvement in the allegations brought forth by The Wall Street Journal
Binance Denies Allegation Of Market Manipulation From DWF Labs
9.5.2024
Binance is retaliating against the May 9 accusation made against the platform by DWF Labs. This comes after a sensational Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report that stated Binance fired a worker who discovered proof of market manipulation by DWF Labs, a significant market on the trading platform.
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Binance Fired Investigator Who Uncovered Market Manipulation at Client DWF Labs: WSJ
9.5.2024
A Binance team found that "VIP" clients – those trading more than $100 million per month – were engaging in pump-and-dump schemes and wash trading, the Wall Street Journal said
Binance denies reports of DWF Labs market manipulation
9.5.2024
DWF Labs was first hit by market manipulation accusations in September 2023
What do crypto market makers actually do? Liquidity, or manipulation
8.5.2024
The role of crypto market makers is poorly understood: do they simply ensure crypto trades go through… or do they manipulate crypto markets?
Nigeria to Delist Naira From Crypto P2P Space to Curb Manipulation
7.5.2024
Nigeria Would roll out delisting naira from P2P platforms in "coming days," which will cover crypto exchanges and custodians.
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Mango Markets Exploiter Faces Charges of Child Pornography Possession
29.4.2024
Avraham Eisenberg, the individual recently convicted of fraud and market manipulation in connection with a $110 million heist from Mango Markets, now faces additional charges of possessing child pornography.
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Mango Markets Hacker Found Guilty, Faces 20 Years in Prison: Reuters
19.4.2024
Avraham Eisenberg, the notorious Mango Markets hacker, has been found guilty of commodities fraud, manipulation, and wire fraud in a Manhattan federal court. Eisenberg orchestrated a complex scheme to exploit the Solana-based DeFi platform, resulting in the theft of approximately $110 million.
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