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Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Concerned About Elon Musk’s Twitter Plan
2.11.2022
Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared a scam-related concern over Tesla and Twitter chief Elon Musk's blue check system, but said that there may be a solution.
On November 1, following statements that a blue checkmark on Twitter for verified users could cost its owners $20 a month...
South Korean regulators aim to toughen crypto fraud punishments
1.11.2022
The legislation, separate from the upcoming Digital Asset Basic Act, may came into force already in 2023
S Korean Police Shut Down $472,000 Group Chat-based Crypto Fraudsters
1.11.2022
South Korean police say they have arrested the ringleaders of a $472,000 crypto fraud gang that made use of the group chat function on a social media app to lure in unsuspecting victims.
MBN Money reported that the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency explained that it had arrested three men...
US Tether Bank Fraud Investigation Changes Hands Within the DOJ: Report
31.10.2022
A criminal investigation into whether Tether’s executives committed bank fraud in the early days of the stablecoin issuer’s existence has been reassigned after months of stagnation, according to Bloomberg
Cryptocurrency Scams: How to Spot & Protect Yourself Against Crypto Fraud
28.10.2022
Cryptocurrency is a new, exciting way to interact with money. However, scammers are looking to take advantage of people who don't know how to navigate this new and often complex world. Cryptocurrency scams have become the new fraud of choice for cybercriminals looking to make a quick buck.
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US Judge Orders Bitcoin Ponzi Operator Imprisoned for Ignoring Court Order to Pay SEC $40 Million
28.10.2022
A district judge has ordered a bitcoin Ponzi operator to be arrested and imprisoned after he ignored multiple court orders and failed to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) $40 million. He pleaded guilty to securities fraud in 2015. Bitcoin Ponzi Operator Faces Imprisonment After...
Bithumb ex-chairman could face 8 years prison over alleged $70M fraud
26.10.2022
The sentencing hearing is set for Dec. 20 and could see the former chairman of South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb behind bars for a maximum of eight years if found guilty
$160 Million Rug Pull? – Crypto Staking Platform Freeway Halts Withdrawals Citing ‘Unprecedented Volatility’
25.10.2022
UK-based crypto platform Freeway halted withdrawals on Sunday due to, as they claim, never-before-seen levels of volatility - but some argue that this is in fact a rug-pull.
"Has anyone been able to withdraw over the recent days," members have been asking in Freeway's Telegram channel, with many...
S. Korean Prosecutors Request Eight Year Prison Sentence for Ex-Bithumb Chairman on $70M Fraud Charges
25.10.2022
The owner of South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb, Lee Jung-hoon, is likely to be sentenced to eight years in prison for committing fraud
Crypto Fraudsters Preying on Japanese Social Media & Chat App Users
24.10.2022
Crypto-related crime continues to rise in Japan – where a media outlet has recounted how two men in their thirties were stung by chat app-based crypto fraudsters running a bogus crypto exchange....
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Cryptoqueen Ruja Ignatova Tipped Off About Onecoin Investigations Before She Vanished, Report
22.10.2022
Ruja Ignatova, founder of the notorious crypto pyramid Onecoin, was reportedly alerted about police investigations into the scam before she disappeared. The ‘Cryptoqueen’ has been on the run for several years, wanted by law enforcement agencies around the world. Onecoin Mastermind Learned About...
Onecoin Cryptoqueen Associates Appear in German Court
21.10.2022
Three people are facing trial in Germany for their roles in one of the crypto world’s most infamous scams, Onecoin. The defendants are accused of fraud, among other crimes, allegedly committed as they assisted the pyramid scheme’s mastermind, ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova, who is still on the run....
Industry exec explains why NFT fraud protection falls on brand and not marketplaces
14.10.2022
Brands that issue NFTs should hold the greatest responsibility to protect themselves and potential investors from fraud, an NFT security executive suggested
Mastercard to Launch Crypto Secure, EU Parliament Voted to Use Blockchain in Taxation, Open Network's P2P Market to Enable Toncoin Trade on Telegram + More News
4.10.2022
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Mastercard launches new crypto fraud protection tool
4.10.2022
Mastercard’s new product allows banks to find and prevent fraud on crypto merchant platforms within its network
California fraud cases highlight the need for a regulatory crackdown on crypto
1.10.2022
Recent cases involving crypto fraud serve as a timely reminder to do your own due diligence until regulators take more action. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is
Crypto Fraudster Who Swindled Victims out of Bitcoin and ETH Gets 5-Year Jail Term
30.9.2022
A South Korean crypto fraudster who duped victims out of some $1.7 million worth of bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), and fiat has been handed a five-year jail sentence.
Chosun reported that the man (33), identified only by his surname Han, was sentenced by the Criminal Division of the Seoul Central...
Global think tank suggests blockchain in public finance can help reduce fraud
27.9.2022
Modernizing public finance management through blockchain could help governments identify potential corruption and waste by providing additional transparency and traceability
Downfall of Canada's Lambo driving ‘Crypto King’ reportedly sees $35M in losses
21.9.2022
Founder of fraud recovery law firm says the only other avenue available for investors would be to make reports to the Ontario Securities Commission or the police
US Treasury Seeks Public Comments on Crypto-Related Illicit Finance and National Security Risks
21.9.2022
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public input on “digital-asset-related illicit finance and national security risks.” The department warned: “The growing use of digital assets in financial activity heightens risks of crimes such as money laundering, terrorist...