2024-5-3 18:16 |
According to a crypto lawyer, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will spend his full sentence in prison.
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While many in the crypto community have leapt to the billionaire’s defense, others claim four months is an “egregious miscarriage of justice.” Let’s deal with the obvious irony first. After years and years of dismissing FUD, fake news and attacks…
2024-5-1 13:23 | |
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On April 30, Judge Richard Jones sentenced Zhao to four months in prison, going against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s recommendation for a three-year jail sentence. London-based financial services lawyer Rabya Anwar told crypto.news that the stories of Zhao…
2024-5-1 12:02 | |
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Changpeng Zhao, the ousted CEO of cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance, walked away from court this week with a sentence many see as a slap on the wrist. Zhao, better known in the crypto world as “CZ,” received four months in prison for failing to implement sufficient anti-money laundering (AML) safeguards at Binance. Related Reading: Stagflation […]
2024-5-1 10:30 | |
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Binance founder faces a 36-month prison term, spotlighting illicit activities in the crypto space. Legal actions against Binance and earlier FTX raise questions about crypto adoption. AmidstThe post Binance founder CZ says 'no excuse for actions' as he faces 3-year sentence appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2024-4-30 17:00 | |
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In a Brooklyn federal court, a crypto-influencer on social media sites such as Instagram, Jebara Igbara, also known as “Jay Mazini,” was sentenced to 84 months for wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering.
2024-4-26 21:30 | |
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As SBF received 25-year sentence, impact of FTX fall is yet to come
2024-4-14 04:00 | |
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What does the future hold for the platform now that Bankman-Fried faces decades in prison, and is there any chance for a revival of the FTX exchange? Once a leading name in the crypto world, FTX faced a dramatic downfall…
2024-4-10 18:22 | |
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Irina Dilkinska's four-year sentence marks a significant chapter in the OneCoin scandal, underscoring the legal system's commitment to dismantling financial fraud and restoring market integrity.
2024-4-5 10:30 | |
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As Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former chief executive officer (CEO) of defunct crypto exchange FTX readies for his prison sentence, prosecutors have formally requested the court to authorize the sale of two jets linked to the former crypto billionaire.
2024-3-24 22:00 | |
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers criticize prosecutors’ 50-year prison proposal as distorted, amid wire fraud and conspiracy accusations related to his crypto empire’s downfall. U.S. prosecutors’ proposal to put FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in prison for as long as 50 years adopts…
2024-3-20 10:33 | |
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The prosecutors in the fraud case against the former CEO of the now-defunct FTX exchange, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), have now suggested a jail sentence to the court. This development comes as the sentencing of the former crypto billionaire is slated for later this month.
2024-3-17 11:34 | |
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Prosecutors recommended that a federal judge sentence FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to at least 40 and as many as 50 years in prison for his conviction on fraud and conspiracy charges tied to the collapse of what was once one of the world's largest crypto exchanges.
2024-3-16 21:32 | |
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The CEO of a Las Vegas Internet company could face a 127-year prison sentence following his conviction for laundering over $4 million with Bitcoin, funds connected to Mexican cartels, and a hacked charity, according to the Department of Justice. Martin…
2024-3-7 12:43 | |
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A man in South Korea was found guilty of fraud that cost a South Korean broadcast jockey about $1.10 million. The post Mastermind Behind $1.10 Million Crypto Scam Faces 5-Year Sentence appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2024-3-4 19:00 | |
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In a high-profile case that has garnered considerable attention, Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced CEO of the now-bankrupt FTX crypto exchange, is seeking a lighter sentence, citing his autism spectrum disorder.
2024-3-3 03:00 | |
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FTX’s Bankman-Fried seeks mercy, apologizes for $8 billion fraud, and implores the judge to reject the recommended 100-year jail term. Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of the FTX crypto exchange, is trying to get a shorter prison sentence after he…
2024-2-29 10:45 | |
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Allegations against Bitsonic's CEO include disguising the exchange's operations while profiting from users and manipulating token prices, while the CTO faces charges for interfering with trading operations to benefit the CEO's schemes.
2024-2-7 10:30 | |
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Esteban Cabrera Da Corte, a Miami gang leader, has been handed a 63-month prison sentence by a federal court in New York for orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded US banks and a prominent exchange of over $4 million.
2023-12-2 06:00 | |
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Per a report from crypto news outlet CoinDesk, the founder of the failed ecosystem Terra (LUNC, formerly known as LUNA), Do Kwon, was denied an appeal on its 4-month sentence. The Montenegro High Court issued a statement upholding its decision over the charges brought up for falsifying an identity document by Kwon. Related Reading: SEC […]
2023-11-16 15:09 | |
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FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of all charges, stares down 110 year sentence after crypto exchange imploded in fraud scheme.
2023-11-3 03:28 | |
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After deliberating for just four hours, a jury has found former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering, and the one-time 'golden child' of crypto now faces a maximum sentence of 110 years in prison.
2023-11-3 15:00 | |
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The court has sentenced Amir Bruno Elmaani, the founder of the defunct crypto firm Oyster Protocol, to four years in prison for evading taxes. According to the US Attorney’s Office’s October 31 statement, 31-year-old Elmaani, alias Bruno Block, received the sentence after pleading guilty on April 6.
2023-11-1 19:00 | |
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In a landmark verdict, Pablo Renato Rodriguez, the co-founder of AirBit Club, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by US District Judge George B. Daniels. According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Rodriguez, along with his co-conspirators, masterminded a sprawling global pyramid scheme that defrauded investors of millions of dollars through false promises of cryptocurrency trading and mining profits.
2023-9-27 05:00 | |
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Karl Sebastian Greenwood, one of the co-founders behind the notorious crypto scheme OneCoin, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, according to the U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York on Sept.
2023-9-13 00:20 | |
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The Thodex founder fled the country in 2021 only to be detained in Albania in August 2022 and extradited to Turkey in April 2023.
2023-9-9 13:12 | |
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Melbourne-based crypto lender Helio Lending had previously pleaded guilty to falsely claiming it had an Australian credit license.
2023-8-18 07:58 | |
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A United Kingdom court has handed down sentences to two crypto fraudsters who were found guilty of luring potential investors with attractive promises of high returns and subsequently defrauding them of their funds.
2023-7-30 06:50 | |
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2023-6-27 20:52 | |
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Hacker “PlugwalkJoe” Sentenced to 5 Years for $794K SIM Swap Attack on Crypto Exchange Executive Joseph O’Connor, a British hacker known as PlugwalkJoe, has received a five-year prison sentence in the United States for orchestrating a SIM swap attack that resulted in the theft of $794,000 worth of cryptocurrency from a crypto exchange executive in […] Сообщение SIM Swap Hacker “PlugwalkJoe” Sentenced to 5 Years, Fined $794K появились сначала на Coinstelegram.
2023-6-26 18:18 | |
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Joseph O’Connor, a British hacker who operated under the pseudonym PlugwalkJoe, has been given a five-year prison sentence in the United States. His conviction stems from his involvement in a SIM swap attack targeting a high-profile cryptocurrency exchange executive in April 2019, resulting in the theft of digital assets valued at approximately $794,000. Having initially […]
2023-6-25 13:10 | |
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Joseph O'Conner, a British man who made roughly $900,000 in an elaborate Twitter hack and a separate crypto-related SIM-swapping scheme, received a 5 year sentence from a federal judge on Friday, Inner City Press reported.
2023-6-24 00:11 | |
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Reggie Fowler, former co-owner of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, has received a lengthy prison sentence for his part in a $750 million cryptocurrency scam. The post Former Minnesota Vikings Co-Owner Headed to Jail for Crypto Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-6-7 18:29 | |
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Reginald Fowler, a former co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings and prominent figure in the NFL, has been handed a six-year prison sentence after being found guilty of running a "shadow bank" operation within the crypto industry.
2023-6-6 12:49 | |
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Reggie Fowler, a former owner of NFL team Minnesota Vikings, has been meted a six-year prison sentence by a New York judge because of his involvement in a crypto fraud scheme. This scheme encompassed more than $700 million in unregulated transactions carried out over a period of 10 months in 2018.
2023-6-6 10:20 | |
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The US government attorney has urged the courts to impose a 7-year sentence on Reginald Fowler, a footballer who was involved in operating a shadow bank known as Crypto Capital Corp. The post US Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Jail Sentence for Former Vikings Owner Over Crypto Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-4-20 19:30 | |
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The former footballer pleaded guilty to bank and wire fraud charges over operating Crypto Capital Corp., the shadow bank that lost Bitfinex's millions.
2023-4-19 16:20 | |
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Denis Dubnikov, a founder of two OTC trading desks in Russia tied to ransomware attacks, was sentenced to no jail time and forfeiture of $2,000 last week after a guilty plea, court documents show.
2023-4-18 01:44 | |
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Memecoins and investment are words you don’t often hear in a sentence together unsarcastically. However, a year into the bear market, memecoins such as Shiba Inu and Dogecoin haven’t just survived but performed as well as, or better, than many “serious” crypto projects.
2023-4-17 21:00 | |
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Recently, French lawmakers proposed an amendment to Bill 790 that would criminalize promoting crypto on social media. The amendment proposes a two-year prison sentence and a €30,000 ($32,600) fine for violators.
2023-4-7 21:41 | |
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According to the proposal, individuals caught violating the prohibitions could face a two-year prison sentence and a 30,000 euro fine.
2023-3-23 22:04 | |
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The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the SEC, and more are looking into Sam Bankman-Fried. But, it is…
2023-2-12 20:09 | |
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The CEO of a South Korean Crypto Exchange has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder. His appeal was rejected and the prison sentence has been imposed. Crypto CEO sentenced to prison for murder After a rejected appeal,…
2022-12-3 19:42 | |
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The founder of Bithumb crypto exchange is facing a potential eight-year prison sentence over allegations of a $70 million fraud. The post Bithumb Founder Could Face 8 Years in Prison Over $70M Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2022-10-26 21:00 | |
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The owner of South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb, Lee Jung-hoon, is likely to be sentenced to eight years in prison for committing fraud.
2022-10-26 13:36 | |
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Mihaqloviv Dubnikov, 29, a Russian citizen, made an initial appearance in a federal court in Portland, Oregon, Wednesday, and his five-day jury trial is scheduled to begin on Oct. 4. If convicted, Dubnikov faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
2022-8-19 10:36 | |
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A Turkish prosecutor wants to slap the founders and executives of the Thodex cryptocurrency exchange with what could be the harshest prison sentence of all time. Bloomberg reported Friday, citing Demiroren News Agency, that the charges against Istanbul-based Thodex crypto exchange seeks sentences of up to 40,564 years for each of the 21 accused. According […]
2022-4-2 19:00 | |
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Shilling unregistered cryptocurrencies may result in a prison sentence in the UAE starting from next year
2021-12-24 18:02 | |
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The bill will double the fines imposed on those found guilty of laundering money via crypto, along with a harsher prison sentence. The post Brazil Cracking-Down on Crypto Money Laundering With New Bill appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-10-4 22:13 | |
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The creator of AriseCoin was handed a five-year sentence and hit with $4 million in fines for his part in the scheme. The post CEO of AriseCoin Given Five Years in Prison for Crypto Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-8-29 15:15 | |
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The Founder of the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, Changpeng Zhao, was sentenced to four months in prison
A federal appeals court has reinstated its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Cash-strapped cryptocurrency company Bakkt has been permitted to raise additional funds. According to a Feb. 14 statement from Bakkt, the company has received permission to raise $150 million by selling its securities in one or more offerings over three years.…
The sentencing date for the founder and former CEO of the largest crypto exchange, Binance, Changpeng Zhao, has been postponed. According to CNBC, the sentencing date has been pushed back to April 30.
Sam Bankman-fried, the disgraced founder of FTX, is has found guilty to all charges. The community is abuzz, reacting to the jury's decision
The lawyers representing Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of crypto exchange FTX, said that his criminal trial might need to be delayed to give him more time to prepare his defense.