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SEC Calls Out Suspicious Crypto Companies Targeting Global Traders
22.1.2021
The securities regulator added eight suspect crypto entities to its watchlist Thursday
Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Hits Back at ‘False Accusations’ of Fraud
20.1.2021
The company shed $130 million in value after J Capital’s report
Ford, BMW back blockchain 'birth certificates' to combat used car fraud
20.1.2021
A global automotive consortium is leveraging blockchain-based “birth certificates” to track the purchase and maintenance history of secondhand vehicles
European Parliament Petitioned to Create Crypto Crime Compensation Fund
19.1.2021
A petition has been submitted to the European Parliament, asking to implement a scheme to compensate crypto-related victims. The crimes mentioned in the petition 0421/2020 include fraud, piracy, and extortion. Petition’s Author Represents Victims in the Bitsane Alleged Scam Case According...
How compliance software detects fraud and money laundering involving crypto
18.1.2021
As the crypto markets mature and institutional money flows into the space, technology to detect fraud and money laundering involving digital assets is more important than ever
Crypto Exchange Owner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Defraud Americans
15.1.2021
The U.S. has sentenced a cryptocurrency exchange owner to 10 years in prison. He “knowingly and intentionally engaged in business practices designed to both assist fraudsters in laundering the proceeds of their fraud and to shield himself from criminal liability,” the Department...
CEO Sentenced to 18-Month Jail Term for Accepting Bitcoin Bribes to List a Cryptocurrency
15.1.2021
A South Korean court has sentenced the former CEO of the defunct crypto exchange Coinnest to 18 months in prison. The court also fined him over $61,000, who also was charged for fraud in 2020. Prosecutors Accused Coinnest Executives of Receiving 110 BTC in Bribes According to Fn News, the Supreme...
EU Parliament Receives Petition Seeking to Establish Crypto Crime Victims’ Fund
15.1.2021
The petition asks the EU to take a tiny fee on crypto transactions to be pooled into a fund for victims of fraud and hacks
Mastermind of $147 Million Crypto ‘Scam of Epic Proportions’ Sentenced to 10 Years in US Prison
13.1.2021
The mastermind of what the U.S. Department of Justice calls a scam of “epic proportions” has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. His crypto scheme collected over $147 million, duping 72,000 investors. He is also ordered to pay the U.S. Internal Revenue Service more than $1.8 million...
Digital ruble could be still vulnerable to fraud, Russian banks warn
13.1.2021
The Association of Russian Banks is worried about regulators being unable to track illicit transactions of an offline-enabled digital ruble
Lawsuit Filed to Stop a Global Cryptocurrency Scam Spreading in India
13.1.2021
A class-action lawsuit has reportedly been filed against a cryptocurrency scam that has duped many Indian investors. The scam, promoted in three Indian languages, lures investors by promising up to 900% return on investments. The Delhi court has directed a notice to be placed in major newspapers...
OCC's Brian Brooks thinks that DeFi can root out bias and fraud in traditional banking
12.1.2021
Brooks is optimistic that regulators will find it easier to work with algorithms than with bankers
The CFTC Asks Court to Issue Fines in Excess of $100M Against Mastermind of a Fraudulent Crypto Scheme
11.1.2021
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a motion with the New York Southern District Court that seeks heavy penalties against Michael Ackerman, the mastermind of a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. According to the motion, the U.S. agency wants the court to order Ackerman to...
Spanish Police Detain Four People Allegedly Involved in a $15M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
9.1.2021
The Spanish police detained four people of different nationalities this week for allegedly running a $15 million crypto Ponzi scheme. According to the police, “many victims” filed a complaint against them. Victims Believed Their Bitcoins Went to a Legit Company According to Policia...
Global Virtual Series on the Future Evolution of AI in Payments & Fraud Risk Management
8.1.2021
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here for quite some time and is successfully being used in banking applications like Fraud Analysis and Customer Risk Scoring, but with a limited scope. With such high expectations for the technology in payments and in myriad other industries, what will AI actually...
Mastermind of a Cryptocurrency Scam Arrested in India
6.1.2021
An alleged mastermind of a cryptocurrency scam has been arrested in India after he fled the country to Dubai. Investors were duped into investing in a cryptocurrency linked to a crypto exchange he established. The scheme also promised investors a monthly return of 20%-30% on investments. Alleged...
Kyrgyzstan Central Bank Is Set to Introduce Bills to Monitor Crypto Exchanges Activities and Forcing Them to Apply for Permits
6.1.2021
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) revealed its new-year plans for the national crypto industry. They are about to introduce two drafts to regulate the country’s exchanges that aim to combat terrorism, money laundering, and protecting consumers. Kyrgyzstan Central Bank Set...
Production of $2.7 Million-per-Episode: South Korean Crypto-Related TV Drama Series Is Set to Start in 2021
31.12.2020
A major South Korean TV series with crypto and blockchain-related topics is set to launch its production stage at the beginning of 2021, directed by Gemstone Film, in collaboration with firms in China and the United States. South Korean Crypto-Related TV Drama Series ‘Pumping Time’...
US Treasury Warns of Increasing Ransomware Campaigns Against Coronavirus Vaccine Research Institutions
31.12.2020
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a warning that alerts financial institutions in the United States about increasing ransomware attacks against coronavirus vaccine research organizations. US Treasury Warns of Ransomware Attacks, Phishing...
SEC Obtains Emergency Asset Freeze Against Virgil Capital
28.12.2020
Stefan Qin, the 23-year-old founder of Virgil Capital, has been accused by the SEC of “fabricated records” for failing to redeem $3.5 million in investments and attempting to withdraw $1.7 million in investor funds to pay off Chinese loan sharks