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US Charges Singaporean Miner Who Stole $5M Worth of Cloud Computing Power
10.10.2019
The United States prosecutors officially indict a man from Singapore for stealing Amazon Web Services’ cloud computing power to mine cryptocurrencies
Crypto Scams: The Effect on Consumers and Legitimate Businesses
8.10.2019
As a crypto collectible company falls victim to copyright infringement, what are common types of scams in the industry — and how are they identified? #Sponsored
Crypto News From Brazil: Sept. 30–Oct. 6 in Review
6.10.2019
This week’s selected cryptocurrency news from Brazil, courtesy of Cointelegraph Brasil
Bank Raided, Arrests Made but RBI Still Restricts Withdrawals
6.10.2019
The crisis has elevated at the cooperative bank recently placed under regulatory restrictions by India’s central bank. Multiple branches have been raided and several arrests were made. However, the RBI continues to impose a withdrawal limit, preventing bank customers from accessing their...
New Evidence Escalates Panic as RBI Still Limits Bank Withdrawals
2.10.2019
Customers of a cooperative bank with 137 branches across India still do not know the fate of their money, which was restricted by the central bank. Evidence of alleged bank fraud has since surfaced, but the RBI still insists that India’s banking system is safe, despite many citizens being...
SEC Imposes Multimillion Dollar Fine for Unregistered EOS Token Sale
1.10.2019
The United States securities regulator has announced hefty fines for two crypto companies. The penalties have been imposed for EOS’ unregistered token sale and a fraudulent public offering. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to use some of the collected money to indemnify...
U.S. District Court Backs SEC Fraud Complaint against Crypto Firm, Longfin
1.10.2019
Longfin Corp., the now-defunct cryptocurrency firm, has been ordered by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York to pay $6.8 million to SEC (US Securities and Exchange Commission) for settling charges related to accounting fraud and unregistered ICO. The official...
Longfin Must Pay $6.8 Million After Court Backs SEC Fraud Complaint
1.10.2019
A New York court has backed charges brought by the SEC that the fintech firm committed fraud relating to its public offering and Nasdaq listing
Crypto Escrow Firm Chief Charged Over Alleged $7 Million Fraud
1.10.2019
A man faces charges by the U.S. Attorney's Office and the CFTC over claims he took money for bulk bitcoin orders that were never delivered
CFTC Charges US Resident with $7M Bitcoin Fraud
1.10.2019
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission charges a United States resident with a $7 million Bitcoin-related fraud
Fake Royal Letter Asks $2.5M in BTC to Save UK’s Economy After Brexit
27.9.2019
Fraudsters pose as a royal secretary asking for $2.5 million in BTC from the British to save economy after Brexit
Binance Helps UK Police to Stop $51 Million Phishing Fraud
27.9.2019
Binance assists British police in an investigation of a $51 million phishing attack
Binance Helped UK Police Investigate Criminal Involved in $50 Million Fraud
27.9.2019
The exchange said it helped British police bust a cybercriminal who sold phishing tools that resulted in the theft of millions of pounds
SEC Charges Fantasy Market Founder with Fraudulent ICO Scheme
24.9.2019
SEC charges the founder of Fantasy Market with fraudulent ICO scheme
SEC Charges Adult Entertainment Token Platform With 2017 ICO Fraud
24.9.2019
The U.S. SEC has charged the CEO of an online adult entertainment marketplace with running a fraudulent initial coin offering scheme
Cryptocurrencies are not Totally Anonymous; Can Be Traced Digitally in Case of a Fraud
23.9.2019
Despite being digital, cryptocurrencies are vulnerable to thefts and online scams. However, crypto organizations are constantly engaging in conversations and deliberating on how to reduce their threat perceptions. One of the easiest ways to reduce the risk is to diligently secure digital signature...
Fake Bitcoin Investment Platform From ‘Elon Musk’ Promises 4,000% ROI
23.9.2019
Kate Winslet hits out at Bitcoin scam using her name to shill
FCA Warns Public About Clone Firm Offering Crypto Investment
20.9.2019
British financial regulators have warned the public about another cryptocurrency investment clone firm
SEC Charges Token Sale Platform ICOBox With Securities Violations
18.9.2019
The SEC has charged ICOBox and its founder with violating securities and registration requirements with its token sale and operations
Former Hockey Winger Gets nabbed for Crypto Fraud
18.9.2019
Moscow court ordered on September 16th that Igor Musatov is to be detained for one month in accusations of $800,000 fraud in cryptocurrencies. The CEO of a firm was unable to amend relations with Musatov, who now has taken the matter to legal authorities and lead to his nabbing. TASS,...