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Internet users in Russia have been targeted in an email campaign advertising the launch of an alleged cryptocurrency issued by the state. Potential victims are encouraged to follow a link to the website of the fraudulent investment scheme, security experts said. Thousands of Investment Offers Entice Russians to Put Money Into Non-Existent Cryptocurrency Fraudsters have … Read more
The financial regulator’s complaint alleged that BKCoin raised roughly $100 million from investors to invest in crypto, but diverted some of the funds for personal use. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
52 crypto kiosks were seized in the investigation led by the U.S. Secret Service’s Cyber Fraud and Money Laundering Task Force. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
French police arrested two individuals in connection with the Platypus exploit in the month of February. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Singh’s former colleagues Ellison and Wang consented to stays in their CFTC cases; Singh has agreed to submit a consent order proposal in the CFTC case. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Nishad Singh has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to one count of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud on FTX customers, and one count of conspiracy to commit commodities fraud. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
2022 was a year of phenomenal cryptocurrency blowouts, as several projects collapsed and many more are on life support after the entire ecosystem was shattered. The fallout from these digital currency projects has not only removed billions of dollars in value from the crypto economy, but also eroded trust. The following is a look at … Read more
Four Russians have been charged in the U.S. with operating a crypto pyramid and Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of millions of dollars. If convicted, they would face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for their roles in the purportedly decentralized finance (defi) platform Forsage. Forsage Founders Charged With Running Cryptocurrency Pyramid A … Read more
A former school assistant facilities director in Cohasset, Massachusetts, has been accused of operating a cryptocurrency mining operation inside a crawlspace at Cohasset High School. The Cohasset Police Department alleges that Nadeam Nahas stole nearly $18,000 in electricity to power the crypto mining scheme. Former Cohasset School Employee Faces Charges for Electricity Theft in School … Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced co-founder of FTX, faces four more charges after a new indictment was unsealed on Wednesday. The charges include operating an unlicensed money transfer business and conspiring to commit bank fraud. SBF Gets 4 New Charges Tacked Onto His Indictment The former CEO of FTX was originally indicted 72 days ago … Read more