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Video of Richard Heart publicly disparaging SEC resurfaces as securities fraud case moves forward
An old video clip of HEX founder Richard Heart directly addressing the SEC has resurfaced on social media after the regulator filed suit against him on July 31, alleging fraud and unregistered sales of crypto asset securities. дальше »
2023-8-2 23:15 | |
Longfin’s Stock Price Rose After “Crypto Pivot” Announcement, Gets Charged With Fraud by the SEC
Longfin Corp. and its CEO Venkata Meenavalli were recently accused of fraud by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the SEC filing, the company committed fraud because it lied when it affirmed that it had way more revenue than it actually had at the time. This impacted the price of its […] дальше »
2019-6-6 04:18 | |
SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases. дальше »
2018-11-3 00:33 | |
New SEC Report Details Fight Against Fraudulent ICOs
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its end-of-fiscal-year report for 2018, and it’s made financial fraud in the cryptocurrency space a number one priority. Down to the Nitty Gritty According to the document, the organization’s Cyber Unit became fully functional this year. дальше »
2018-11-3 23:43 | |
Researcher Nicholas Weaver Of Berkeley Says XRP Coin Is a Security, Committed Fraud
The debate if XRP is a security or not has been heating up ever since 2016. In fact, just last month Ripple revealed that their legal executives are working with SEC to convince the regulators otherwise. дальше »
2018-10-29 19:03 | |
SEC Sues Floyd Mayweather- and DJ Khaled-Backed ICO For Fraud
Despite cryptocurrency startups being relatively niche, there’s no shortage of celebrities looking to get in on the fun. However, celebrity involvement doesn’t necessarily mean legitimacy. дальше »
2018-10-23 17:37 | |
Blockvest ICO Being Sued By SEC
Blockvest is being sued the Securities and Exchange Commission for making false claims that the regulator’s approval for its planned ICO. The regulator is looking for an injunction against the defendant in return for all the financial gains of its ICO activities. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:00 | |
Tesla’s woes unlikely to end soon, but startups can take a cue
“Funding secured. ” When Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk tweeted the above statement early August, it kickstarted a series of things: Tesla stock jumped from about $363 to $379. The Securities and Exchange Commission launched a formal investigation into Musk — accusing him of making false and misleading statements to prop up Tesla’s value. дальше »
2018-10-11 23:00 | |
‘Shortseller Enrichment Commission’ AKA SEC… Says Elon Musk
Elon Musk: the man, the meme, the legend… The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk has mocked the Securities and Exchange Commission by calling the organisation the ‘Shortseller Enrichment Commission’ only days after settling charges of fraud brought against him by the agency. дальше »
2018-10-5 13:00 | |
SEC Charges 1Broker With Securities Fraud as FBI Seizes Domain
Government agencies are cracking down on companies who are involved in cryptocurrency. In virtually every case, that is a direct result of said companies not following the necessary guidelines in terms of registered with the proper agencies and filling out the necessary paperwork. дальше »
2018-9-29 17:00 | |
Sec Charges 1Broker and Its CEO for Security-Based Swaps Funded With Bitcoins
A new cryptocurrency-related fraud has emerged from the shadows, driving the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to file charges against an international securities dealer that was reportedly involved in a security-based swap fraud that was funded by Bitcoins. дальше »
2018-9-28 20:49 | |
Bitcoin-funded Securities Dealer 1Broker Gets Sued by the SEC and CFTC
The 1Broker.com domain has been seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the investigative agency levying further charges of wire fraud and money laundering. The post Bitcoin-funded Securities Dealer 1Broker Gets Sued by the SEC and CFTC appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-28 11:35 | |
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fall Short in Safeguarding Funds: Report
In April 2018, former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent off inquiries to more than a dozen cryptocurrencyexchanges to learn more about their internal operations. дальше »
2018-9-19 02:06 | |
Federal Judge Applies Long-Established Securities Law to ICOs
Does a decades-old securities law apply to an initial coin offering (ICO)? In a case that represents the first time securities laws have been applied to cryptocurrencies, a district judge says it may. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:09 | |
A New Precedent: FINRA Charges Crypto Broker With Securities Fraud
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a non-profit watchdog for public brokerage firms in the U. S. , has had its first run-in with the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-9-12 21:15 | |
Riot Blockchain CEO Out, Stock Price Falls by Over 24 Percent
Chairman and CEO of Riot Blockchain John O’Rourke resigned after allegations of fraud from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). O’Rourke had been the chief executive of the company since November 2017. дальше »
2018-9-11 20:09 | |
SEC Wants $27.5 Million Social Media Secret Weapon
The Securities and Exchange Commission is ready to invest $27. 5 million in a social media monitoring tool that measures market sentiment, and has invited bids. Social media manipulation and fraud are invidious components of the cryptocurrency world, and some observers are concluding that as the SEC moves toward regulation, it needs to be able to […] The post SEC Wants $27. дальше »
2018-9-4 20:28 | |
SEC Wants Social Media Secret Weapon For Market Sentiment
The Securities and Exchange Commission is ready to invest in a social media monitoring tool that measures market sentiment, and has invited bids. Social media manipulation and fraud are invidious components of the cryptocurrency world, and some observers are concluding that as the SEC moves toward regulation, it needs to be able to root out […] The post SEC Wants Social Media Secret Weapon For Market Sentiment appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-9-5 20:28 | |
U.S. SEC Denies Nine More Bitcoin ETFs
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just put nine more bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the chopping block. In three separate orders issued on August 22, 2018, the agency nixed the proposals and contingent rule changes for ETF filings submitted by ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:18 | |
Surprise Surprise As SEC Reject ANOTHER Bitcoin ETF
It’s Thursday, which means another deadline for a Bitcoin ETF application within the SEC has approached. In a shocking turn of events (I’m joking), the SEC has rejected the ETF, putting this one at the end of a long list of failed and lost ETF applications. дальше »
2018-8-23 12:30 | |
SEC Rejects Applications for 9 Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC has said no to applications for nine different Bitcoin ETFs. Applications came from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares. Nine applications to list and trade different Bitcoin ETFs were rejected by the SEC, according to three different releases dated August 22nd. дальше »
2018-8-23 10:00 | |
SEC Issues new Warning about Cryptocurrencies and IRA Fraud
A growing number of individuals are moving their investments to self-directed individual retirement accounts in the hopes of building a better “nest egg” for their retirement. In doing so, however, they might be putting their funds in jeopardy, according to August 13, 2018 reports from the SEC. дальше »
2018-8-15 00:00 | |
Pumps and Dumps of Cryptocurrencies: An Old Scam Made new
In sharp contrast to their original mission statement, there are many “pink sheet” or “penny stock” scams that go mostly unnoticed by the SEC and the exchanges. These Microcap Stock Fraud schemes run into the billions annually according to August 8, 2018, reports. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:00 | |
Elon Musk’s Tesla Tweet Could Be Securities Fraud: Ex SEC Chair
Harvey Pitt, former SEC chairman, discusses the circumstances under which Elon Musk’s tweet about potentially taking Tesla private would qualify as market manipulation and securities fraud. Q2 hedge fund letters, conference, scoops etc Image source: YouTube Video Screenshot Would Musk’s Tweet About Taking Tesla Private Qualify As Manipulation? Transcript Right off the top. Do […] дальше »
2018-8-8 08:36 | |
SEC Increases Scrutiny on Cryptocurrency Brokerage Firms
Volatility aside, fraud remains one of the most significant risks inherent in the nascent cryptocurrency market. From virtual coin trading to initial coin offerings (ICOs), there have been multiple reported cases of outright scams and fraudulent activities. дальше »
2018-8-5 20:45 | |
SEC Increases Scrutiny on Cryptocurrency Brokerage Firms
Volatility aside, fraud remains one of the most significant risks inherent in the nascent cryptocurrency market. From virtual coin trading to initial coin offerings (ICOs), there have been multiple reported cases of outright scams and fraudulent activities. дальше »
2018-8-3 18:41 | |
Chamber of Digital Commerce Sets Out ICO and Token Guidelines
The Chamber of Digital Commerce’s Token Alliance is producing a new group of guidelines built to help the cryptocurrency and initial coin offering (ICO) markets grow responsibly. дальше »
2018-7-30 18:38 | |
BitFunder And WeExchange Fraudster Pled Guilty For Securities Deception
Founder of BitFunder Pleads Guilty for Securities Fraud and Deception In a previous reporting by Bitcoin Exchange Guide, the founder of BitFunder and operator of WeExchange Australia, Jon E. Montroll, also dubbed as “Ukyo” suggested a plea agreement, which awaited the approval of U. дальше »
2018-7-27 19:52 | |
Bitcoin Slips Below $8000 As SEC Rejects Bitcoin ETF Proposal From Winklevoss Twins
The SEC argued that the rule changes to tackle fraud and manipulation made by BZX exchange did not meet the requirements of Exchange Act and the commission’s existing guidelines. The post Bitcoin Slips Below $8000 As SEC Rejects Bitcoin ETF Proposal From Winklevoss Twins appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-7-27 11:46 | |
Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Proposal Denied by U.S. SEC
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected the Winklevosses’ latest attempt to list a bitcoin ETF. After having a proposal rejected last year, the Gemini exchange founders had hoped to secure their Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust on BATS Global Market’s BZX stock exchange with this latest attempt. дальше »
2018-7-27 02:19 | |
Founder Of WeExchange And BitFunder Pleads Guilty To Mass Crypto Fraud
Jon Montroll, the founder of two US based cryptocurrency trading platforms has pled guilty to allegations of security fraud that has seen Montroll deceive both investors and the authorities on multiple counts, allowing him to manipulate investigations into hacks that had taken place within his platforms. дальше »
2018-7-26 16:00 | |
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover a number of stories related to crime from around the cryptosphere: an exchange operator pleads guilty to securities fraud, a scammer is fined over $1.9 million for bitcoin and binary options fraud,
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “Montroll deceived his investors and then attempted to deceive the SEC. He also failed to register with the CFTC as a Commodity Pool Operator. He promised to convert this into fiat and invest it on customers’ behalf in a pooled investment, including trading binary options on an online дальше »
2018-7-25 18:25 | |
Bitfunder Fraud Civil Lawsuit Case Proceedings Accelerate
As reported on FinanceFeeds, the criminal case filed against defendants Bitfunder and Jon E. Montroll, accused of operating an unregistered securities exchange and defrauding its users, has led to a plea agreement. дальше »
2018-7-24 16:25 | |
BitFunder Founder Seeks Plea Agreement from SEC for Crypto Fraud
FinanceFeeds’ revealed, on July 20, that the founder of the shutdown bitcoin stock exchange, BitFunder, Jon Montroll is trying to work on a “plea agreement” with the U. S Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), for both his and BitFunder’s multiple fraud and scam activities. дальше »
2018-7-20 21:08 | |
Operator of BitFunder claims to be “Close to” a Plea Bargain in SEC Fraud Case
The operator of defunct bitcoin investment platform BitFunder, Jon Montroll, is reportedly seeking a plea bargain over fraud and other charges laid against him by the U. S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »
2018-7-20 19:16 | |
US President Donald Trump Creates Task Force To Curb Crypto Fraud
A new task force has been formed by the US government to protect consumers from threats related to money laundering, investment schemes targeting virtual currencies. An executive order signed by President Donald Trump listed the Justice Department and agencies including the SEC, the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as leaders of […] The post US President Donald Trump Creates Task Force To Curb Crypto Fraud appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-7-13 18:31 | |
Coinbase: Over 100 Pages of SEC Complaints Reveal Fraud Allegations
Leading U. S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is under heavy criticism by its users for being underprepared to handle increasing demand. Coinbase Not Ready For Its Own Success The criticism was documented by a five-month Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process, which comprised a total of 134 pages of complaints filed by users of the exchange with the U. дальше »
2018-6-25 21:00 | |
Coinbase Fraud Accusations Could Set Coinbase Domination Plans Back
Coinbase want to become the worlds biggest and best cryptocurrency exchange. This is hardly surprising as I am sure every cryptocurrency exchange would want to achieve that accolade. Either way, we are seeing reports today that discuss how Coinbase has had a number of complaints filed against it in the United States, complaints that now looking to be engaging the involvement of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »
2018-6-22 18:00 | |
US: Fradulent ICO Assets are Obtained by SEC
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received an additional emergency court order to freeze the assets of Dominic Lacroix, owner of PlexCorps, in an ongoing enforcement action, Crowdfund Insider reported June 20. дальше »
2018-6-21 06:57 | |