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SEC, FBI, DOJ coordinate takedown of fraudulent crypto firms
9.10.2024
A complex set of overlapping companies, individuals and alleged crimes were tackled by US federal authorities
SEC Slaps Fraud Charges on 3 Crypto Firms for Market Manipulation
9.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed fraud charges against three companies and nine individuals for…
DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist
4.10.2024
A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement crediting significant investigative efforts...
UK crypto ATM operator pleads guilty to fraud, money laundering charges
30.9.2024
Olumide Osunkoy faces prosecution on multiple charges related to the operation of crypto ATMs across the UK. He could spend up to 26 years in jail if convicted of all charges.
SEC files 'settled charges' against Mango Markets operators
27.9.2024
In 2022, Mango Markets suffered a high-profile exploit perpetrated by Avraham Eisenberg, which drained the platform of $100 million
UK Gambling Commission charges Sorare for unlicensed facilities
27.9.2024
The French website offers NFTs for fantasy sports team competitions and as collectibles.
Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians
27.9.2024
Russian nationals Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov have been charged for their involvement in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies, U.S. authorities announced on Thursday
NYC’s pro-crypto mayor Eric Adams indicted on corruption charges
26.9.2024
New York Mayor Eric Adams has defended his innocence after being indicted on federal criminal charges, saying that he will fight the charges with "every ounce of his spirit.”
Curve Finance Proposal Eyes Reducing TUSD Exposure After SEC Settlement
25.9.2024
Curve Finance is evaluating a proposal to reduce its reliance on the stablecoin TUSD following the resolution of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges against Trusttoken Inc. and Truecoin LLC, the companies behind the dollar-pegged token. TUSD Faces Removal From Curve Finance...
Curve mulls dropping TUSD as crvUSD backing after SEC charges
25.9.2024
The regulator alleged TUSD was 99% backed by a risky offshore fund, raising concerns about using TUSD to back Curve's stablecoin
Curve mulls dropping TUSD as crvUSD backing after SEC charges
25.9.2024
The regulator alleged TUSD was 99% backed by a risky offshore fund, raising concerns about using TUSD to back Curve's stablecoin
Trusttoken, Truecoin Settle SEC Charges Over Misleading TUSD Claims
25.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settled charges against crypto companies Trusttoken Inc. and Truecoin LLC. The charges allege fraudulent misrepresentations and unregistered sales of investment contracts related to the stablecoin trueusd (TUSD). U.S. Securities Regulator...
SEC settles charges against TrueCoin, TrustToken over TrueUSD
24.9.2024
The securities regulator claims the token is undercollateralized and its backing funds are in a risky overseas investment
SEC settles charges against TrueCoin, TrustToken over TrueUSD
24.9.2024
The securities regulator claims the token is undercollateralized and its backing funds are in a risky overseas investment
CFTC slaps $36M fine on man for 5-year crypto investor fraud
22.9.2024
The US regulator ordered approximately 85% of the significant fine to be paid back to victims of William Koo Ichioka’s fraudulent scheme
SEC Charges Defi Platform Rari Capital and Founders
18.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced charges against decentralized finance (defi) platform Rari Capital and its co-founders for misleading investors and operating as unregistered brokers. The settlement involves penalties, injunctions, and bars against the individuals...
DeFi Lending Platform Rari Capital Settles SEC Charges
18.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission settled charges with decentralized finance lending platform Rari Capital and its co-founders
Partner of ex-FTX exec pleads not guilty to campaign finance charges
18.9.2024
Michelle Bond was free on a $1 million bond and restricted from traveling outside the continental US, while her partner Ryan Salame is expected to report to prison on Oct. 11
SEC Hits Flyfish Club With Charges for Unregistered NFT Offering
18.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Flyfish Club for conducting an unregistered offering of crypto asset securities through non-fungible tokens (NFTs), raising $14.8 million for an exclusive restaurant project. “Flyfish agreed to a cease-and-desist order, to pay...
SEC Charges 3 Individuals, 5 Companies With Operating Pig Butchering Scams
17.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed suit against three individuals and five companies for allegedly operating pig butchering scams – a type of confidence-enabled investment scam in which fraudsters befriend victims over text-based social media apps, gain their trust...