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A bold new SEC agenda is taking shape, as the agency slashes aggressive penalties, targets real fraud, and champions clear crypto rules to keep innovation stateside. Paul Atkins Rejects Gensler’s Aggressive Fines in Favor of Predictable Enforcement The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is shifting its enforcement priorities under the leadership of chair Paul … Read more
The SEC is unleashing an aggressive new task force to target foreign-based companies exploiting U.S. markets through pump-and-dump and ramp-and-dump manipulation schemes. Cross-Border Pump-and-Dump Schemes Prompt SEC Enforcement Action The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Sept. 5 the launch of a Cross-Border Task Force to enhance the Division of Enforcement’s efforts to … Read more
The Justice Department is unleashing over $450 million in seized crypto, real estate, and luxury assets to repay thousands of defrauded victims in a $577 million scheme. DOJ Plans Restitution for Thousands After $577M Cryptocurrency Fraud The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Aug. 12 that two Estonian nationals have been sentenced for operating … Read more
Crypto recovery scams are evolving fast, with sophisticated fraudsters now impersonating entire law firms and fake government agencies to exploit victims a second time. FBI Flags Fake Crypto Lawyers Exploiting Grief, Trust, and Empty Wallets The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a new public service alert on Aug. 13, 2025, highlighting an intensification … Read more
India ramps up its crypto fraud crackdown with a $5 million asset attachment order tied to a fake Coinbase site that duped victims out of over $20 million. India Moves in on Assets After Coinbase Scam Leader Held in US India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) announced on Aug. 5 that it has issued a provisional … Read more
MEXC reported a 12% quarter-over-quarter decline in syndicate-related fraud during Q2 2025, blocking over 70,000 fraud attempts using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered risk controls and targeted regional interventions. AI-Driven Security Cuts Crypto Fraud on MEXC As Fraud Attempts Decline MEXC has published its Q2 2025 Risk Control Summary, revealing a 12% decrease in syndicate-related fraud attempts … Read more
A high-profile crypto fraud imploded as AML Bitcoin’s founder was sentenced to seven years in prison after duping investors with fake tech, fake deals, and lavish spending. AML Bitcoin Crashes With 7-Year Prison Verdict and No Real Tech Behind It The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on July 29 that Rowland Marcus Andrade, founder … Read more
XRP investors face rising threats as scammers hijack Youtube accounts to mimic Ripple, pushing fake giveaways just as the token rallies on ETF and adoption momentum. Ripple Warns XRP Users as Scammers Rebrand Youtube Accounts to Appear Official Ripple Labs issued a fraud alert this week via social media platform X, warning of a sharp … Read more
The U.S. Secret Service is spearheading a global crackdown on crypto fraud, arming over 60 countries with cutting-edge blockchain tracing skills. Secret Service Expands Global Crypto Fraud Training Network The U.S. Secret Service has quietly established itself as a global training force in the fight against cryptocurrency-related fraud, instructing officials in more than 60 countries … Read more
A global crypto fraud empire that funneled over half a billion dollars from thousands of victims has been dismantled in a sweeping international operation spanning three continents. Crypto Fraud Network Dismantled: Europol, Spain Arrest 5 in Major Bust A sweeping crackdown on a global cryptocurrency scam has unraveled a vast network that siphoned millions from … Read more
