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Scorechain Introduces New AI to Detect Cryptocurrency Fraud
19.11.2019
Scorechain initiates Artificial Intelligence to disclose fraud schemes in its anti-money laundering cryptocurrency transaction checking software. The organization signs a revolutionary development in the blockchain analytics space with the wallet type’s prediction. Artificial Intelligence...
U.S. Gov’t Extradites Alleged Fraudster for Selling Fake Securities for $11 M in BTC
19.11.2019
U.S. extradites man for selling investors shares in gold company that had no gold in exchange for over $11 million in Bitcoin and other cryptos
Blacklists Aren’t Enough To Stop Crypto Fraud
15.11.2019
Algorithmically generated blacklists don’t sufficiently stop fraudulent crypto behavior, say the experts
Two US Men Arrested For Stealing Social Media Accounts and Crypto via SIM Swapping
14.11.2019
Two Massachusetts men were arrested for allegedly taking over victims’ social media accounts and stealing cryptocurrency by using SIM swapping
OneCoin Co-Founder Pleads Guilty, Faces up to 90 Years in Jail
14.11.2019
OneCoin co-founder Ignatov pleaded guilty to role in OneCoin, disclosing more details about his missing accomplice and sister Ruja Ignatova
OneCoin Founder’s Brother Faces 90-Year Jail Term After Plea Deal
14.11.2019
The brother of OneCoin's infamous "Cryptoqueen," Konstantin Ignatov has reached a plea deal with U.S. authorities
Tradeshift Collaborated With SiS-id to Protect Businesses From Payments Fraud
13.11.2019
Recently, Tradeshift and SiS-id come in an App Integration partnership to minimize the risks and costs of payment frauds. The company, Tradeshift, deals in supply chain payments and marketplaces. It helps in digitizing the trade transactions for all the buyers and suppliers, combine on every...
8 South Korean Crypto Exchange Execs Jailed in USD 386m Fraud Wrap
12.11.2019
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A court in South Korea has jailed the head of cryptocurrency exchange Coinup for 16 years, after convicting him of fraud. Eight other executives from the exchange were also given jail time, with the company’s vice president given an 11-year prison term.
The Seoul court ruled...
Netherlands: Police Arrest Founder of Blockchain Startup That Raised Over $80M
11.11.2019
The police seized the founder of blockchain game development startup Komodore64, which was allegedly a fraudulent scheme
PwC Analyst: Blockchain Gives ‘Illusion of Traceability’ for Walmart
7.11.2019
Blockchain may not fully resolve basic fraud issues for food retail giants like Walmart and Nestlé, argues PwC analyst
New York Resident Indicted for Crypto Scam, Charged With Wire Fraud
6.11.2019
U.S. authorities have charged a New York resident with wire fraud for misusing investors’ funds in a digital currency scheme dubbed Igobit
US Prosecutors Charge Founder of ‘IGOBIT’ Token With Fraud
6.11.2019
Prosecutors allege that Asa Saint Clair lured investors to invest in the "World Sports Alliance" using his IGOBIT digital currency
190 Indian Bank Locations Raided in Massive Fraud Crackdown
6.11.2019
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has reportedly raided over 190 bank locations nationwide in an effort to crack down on fraud involving at least 15 banks. As many as 1,000 officers were involved in what is now one of the largest coordinated searches in India this year. Also read: State...
500.com’s “Blue Paper” Highlights Blockchain Solution for China’s Lottery Fraud
5.11.2019
The leading Chinese online sports lottery service provider, 500.com, has recently released a report that sheds light on how blockchain technology can transform the country’s massive online gambling industry. Dubbed as the “Blue Paper on Blockchain Technology for China’s Lottery Industry,”...
ATM Coin Founders Ordered to Pay $4.25 Million for Fraud
5.11.2019
A U.S. court issued penalties against the team and firms behind ATM Coin for fraud and misappropriation of client funds in case brought by the CFTC
Montnets Group and QLC Chain will Launch Blockchain-based Anti-fraud Product
4.11.2019
Many times mobile users get calls telling them that they have won a lottery, free trip, etc. and all they need to do to claim that reward is to give their bank account details. How do random people get users’ mobile numbers? We tend to share our mobile numbers quite easily. While booking...
Court Orders $4M in Penalties for Investment Fraud Involving ATM Coin
4.11.2019
A New York court has entered an order forcing defendants to pay $4.25 million in penalties for investment fraud involving the “worthless” cryptocurrency ATM Coin
Belgian Regulator Blacklists Another 9 Crypto Websites Suspected of Fraud
1.11.2019
Belgium’s financial watchdog adds another nine suspect sites to its blacklist of crypto-related platforms associated with fraud
Reggie Middleton Reaches $9.5 Million SEC Settlement Over ICO Fraud
1.11.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a $9.5 million settlement with Reggie Middleton, organizer of the fraught Veritaseum initial coin offering
NY Court Orders Veritaseum to Pay Back $8 Million From Illegal ICO
1.11.2019
New York court orders Veritaseum to pay $8.4 million in disgorgement, while its CEO Reginald Middleton is also liable for a $1 million civil penalty