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2 Promoters of Forcount Crypto Ponzi Scheme Plead Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy
23.7.2024
Two more promoters of the Forcount crypto ponzi scheme – a Brazil-based scam that bilked Spanish-speaking investors out of $8.4 million between 2017 and 2021 – have pleaded guilty to their roles in the scheme
Forcount crypto scheme promoters plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy
22.7.2024
On July 22, two of the five individuals who allegedly stole $8.4 million from investors between 2017 and 2021 by promoting Forcount pleaded guilty
Singapore commits $74.3M for quantum and AI in finance
22.7.2024
MAS injects funds to enhance quantum computing and AI in Singapore’s finance sector, supporting local institutions with substantial co-funding
Steve Bannon Linked Chinese Businessman Found Guilty in Fraud Scheme
17.7.2024
Guo was found guilty on nine of the 12 charges, including racketeering, fraud, and money laundering
Plaintiffs amend complaint in Tether lawsuit for alleged USDT scheme
16.7.2024
The class-action lawsuit alleges Tether and Bitfinix conspired to manipulate crypto market prices
Report: Family at the Center of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Campaign Contributions
6.7.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donation activities were allegedly a family affair, involving his brother, mother, and father. Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, reportedly directed over $100 million in political contributions with his family’s help, according to emails reviewed by...
Judge labels 2 obscure altcoins as commodities in $120M Ponzi case
4.7.2024
An Illinois judge has sided with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in a crypto fraud case, labelling two altcoins, OHM and KLIMA, as commodities
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
Washington State Regulator Warns Investors of Pig Butchering Crypto Scheme
22.6.2024
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued a warning on Thursday after it received a complaint from a Washington investor about Fameex, now offline. The investor, a real estate agent, met scammer “Jackson Qie” via an unsolicited text. Qie convinced him...
Philippine SEC Warns Against Skyline Crypto and Dry Goods Trading Investments
20.6.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines issued an advisory on Wednesday to inform the public that Skyline Crypto and Dry Goods Trading is not authorized to solicit investments from the public. The company has been offering investment opportunities online, promising returns of...
Ethereum NFT market slides as Blur farming scheme raises concerns
19.6.2024
Ethereum-oriented NFT collectibles like Pudgy Penguins and Bored Ape Yacht Club, have been on a downward swing since Blur farmers have aired their opinions. In the case of the competition, the scenario seems to be no different. For instance, DeGods has declined by 32%, whereas Azuki has seen a fall...
Azuro launches grants scheme for on-chain prediction apps on Polygon PoS
19.6.2024
Azuro will be coming out with an exclusive grants scheme for funding the development of applications with the utilization of Azuro on Polygon PoS. This will include the furthering of on-chain prediction applications targeting sports, as well as entertainment-related projects. Added to that,...
US Charges Empire Market Operators in $430M Dark Web Scheme — They Face Maximum Sentence of Life in Prison
19.6.2024
The U.S. Homeland Security Investigations has charged two men for operating Empire Market, a dark web marketplace, facilitating $430 million in illegal transactions. The defendants face severe penalties, including life imprisonment. “During the investigation, federal law enforcement seized...
Indian Authority Cracks Down on Highrich Online’s Crypto Operations
16.6.2024
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches that uncovered a Ponzi scheme involving cryptocurrency operations and HR Crypto Coin, leading to significant asset seizures and freezing. The coins were part of the scheme, luring people to invest with promises of a 15% annual...
Landmark Ruling: Crypto Dealings Not Illegal in India, Says High Court
14.6.2024
The Orissa High Court in India ruled that cryptocurrency dealings are not illegal under Indian law. This decision arose from a case involving individuals accused of fraud through a Ponzi scheme. Justice Sasikanta Mishra clarified that cryptocurrency is not considered money under the Prize Chits...
South African Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Metaverse Ponzi Scheme
8.6.2024
Neil Leon De Waal, a key figure in the GS Partners metaverse fraud case, was reportedly arrested by South African law enforcement in late May. He was subsequently released on bail on June 3. Authorities began investigating De Waal following a complaint from one of his victims. The complainant,...
Claims Against Collapsed South African Bitcoin Investment Firm Rise to $84.5 Million
7.6.2024
Claims against Mirror Trading International (MTI) have reached over $84.5 million (ZAR1.6 billion), with more than 8,000 proven creditors as of the end of April. The MTI estate still holds around $33.7 million in its accounts. Legal action is underway in multiple countries to recover withdrawals...
NY Attorney General sues crypto trader NovaTech, claims $1B fraud
6.6.2024
Two people took in $1 billion in crypto deposits and traded $26 million of it, the suit alleges
Top promoter in Forcount ‘Ponzi’ pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy
6.6.2024
Part of the plea deal involved Juan Tacuri forfeiting nearly $4 million and real estate which were purchased with victim funds
Binance to release 15K USDT for new users of “Buy Crypto” scheme
5.6.2024
Binance intends to disseminate 15,000 USDT in the form of token vouchers to the new wave of users who are purchasing crypto and making fiat deposits through their “Buy Crypto” program. Incidentally, Binance is an internationally renowned cryptocurrency exchange. For the exchange, this...