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Jump Trading accused of crypto ‘pump and dump’ in game dev’s suit
17.10.2024
Game developer Fracture Labs accused Jump Trading of using its DIO token to profit millions from a “pump and dump” scheme
FBI accused of violating MIT License in smart contract code usage
10.10.2024
The FBI has faced claims over the improper use of OpenZeppelin’s libraries in its smart contracts, sparking legal concerns
4 times key players in crypto were accused of insider trading
30.9.2024
There have been some high-profile instances of insider trading at major exchanges that show a larger issue underneath.
Destiny 2 Nerf Gun And Ace Of Spades Ornament Accused Of Plagiarizing 9-Year-Old Fanart
11.9.2024
The Ace of Spades is one of Destiny 2's most iconic weapons, an exotic hand cannon that belonged to Nathan Fillion’s Cayde-6. Bungie recently announced a NERF version of the gun with an orange and black theme that will be matched by an in-game ornament for the gun coming next month. The only...
Pavel Durov accused of physically abusing child as 17-month-old case resurfaces — Report
28.8.2024
According to a Forbes report, the Telegram CEO has been accused of physically abusing his youngest child by his former partner
Crypto Promoter and Failed Politician Michelle Bond Accused of Illegally Taking FTX Cash
22.8.2024
Michelle Bond, who once ran a Washington-based crypto advocacy group and had served as a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer, was indicted in federal court for taking illegal campaign contributions during her 2022 run for Congress, and court documents detail how a river of cash came...
Hong Kong Police Arrest Quartet Accused of Using Counterfeit Banknotes to Swindle Crypto Traders
30.7.2024
A group of four Hong Kong fraudsters, who swindled victims’ digital assets worth $1.4 million between October 2023 and July 2024, have been apprehended. The suspects, aged 14 to 39, are charged with conspiracy to defraud and possession of 5,000 counterfeit banknotes. According to Hong Kong laws...
Citron crypto-skeptic Andrew Left to face fraud charges
29.7.2024
The crypto-skeptic could spend 25 years behind bars should he be convicted on all 18 fraud-related charges
Insider trading allegations hit Mystiko Network airdrop
25.7.2024
Mystiko claims that the two wallets that airdropped substantially more tokens were early protocol contributors
Worldcoin Accused of Price Manipulation Post Unlock Delay
17.7.2024
Worldcoin is under fire after it announced a change in its token unlock schedule and a following price surge. This development has led to allegations of market manipulation and scam accusations from prominent figures in the space. From Unlock Delay to Price Pump On July 16, Tools for Humanity...
Loot Shooter Copycat The First Descendant Accused Of Ripping Off Destiny 2 Art
8.7.2024
I’ve had some fun with The First Descendant but I wouldn’t say a strong, distinctive art style is one of its core virtues. It’s a pretty derivative game from head-to-toe. Now it turns out that some of the free-to-play loot shooter’s in-game icons appear to be ripped almost wholesale from Destiny...
EU Targets Crypto Asset Providers Accused of Aiding Russia in Warfare Against Ukraine
26.6.2024
The most recent European Union sanctions against the Kremlin prohibit Eurozone operators from engaging with crypto asset providers that facilitate transactions supporting Russia’s defence-industrial base. Additionally, the new sanctions regime forbids Eurozone operators from utilizing...
Normie Team Negotiates 90% Fund Return After $41.7M Market Cap Plunge
27.5.2024
After a 100% plunge in the price of $NORMIE following a smart contract exploit, the Normie memecoin team mulls negotiating with the accused hacker to recover 90% of the stolen funds.
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Malaysian Authorities Bust Syndicate Accused of Laundering Fraud Proceeds via Cryptocurrency
26.5.2024
Law enforcement officials in Malaysia recently arrested ten individuals linked to a criminal syndicate that allegedly used cryptocurrencies to launder fraudulent proceeds. Assets, including motor vehicles, valued at more than $7.7 million were seized, and bank accounts holding approximately $10.8...
Controversial Artist Damien Hirst Accused Of Backdating 1,000 Paintings In NFT Project
24.5.2024
English artist Damian Hirst is under increased scrutiny this week following claims he backdated more than 1,000 pieces of art from his NFT project “The Currency,” The Guardian reported Wednesday. The allegations come just two months after Hirst was accused of misrepresenting the dates of several...
YouTube Investigator ‘Coffeezilla’ Accuses Rabbit AI of Involvement in an NFT Scam
22.5.2024
Stephen Findeisen, popularly known as "Coffeezilla" on YouTube, has accused artificial intelligence company Rabbit AI of orchestrating an NFT scam and attempting to cover it up.
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OpenAI suspends ChatGPT voice accused of mimicking Scarlett Johansson
21.5.2024
OpenAI halts use of a new ChatGPT voice amid controversy involving Scarlett Johansson, who claims the AI voice closely mimics her own
Darknet Drug Dealer ‘Pharaoh’ Accused of Facilitating $100M in Crypto Sales Arrested in New York
21.5.2024
Taiwanese national and darkweb drug dealer Rui-Siang Lin, who allegedly made more than $100 million in cryptocurrency sales of illegal narcotics, has been arrested by U.S. authorities.
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Brothers Accused of $25M Ethereum Exploit as U.S. Reveals Fraud Charges
15.5.2024
The alleged 12-second attack related to the controversial practice known as MEV, or maximal extractable value
Cartier Jewelry Heir Busted for Laundering Money with Crypto
6.5.2024
An heir to the Cartier empire was arrested last week by the US Justice Department (DoJ). He was accused of utilising Tether's USDT stablecoin to launder the proceeds of drug trafficking. The charges indicate a unique convergence of powerful individuals and cryptocurrency-related criminal...