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Texas Crypto Mining Firm And Co-Founders Face SEC Charges In $5M Fraud Allegations
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Geosyn Mining, LLC, a Texas-based crypto mining and hosting company, and its co-founders, Caleb Ward and Jeremy McNutt, over allegations of engaging in unregistered and fraudulent activities. дальше »
2024-4-27 00:30 | |
Vitalik Buterin addresses ZKasino’s misuse of ‘zero-knowledge’ in $33M scam
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the issues with ZKasino were evidence that the term “Zero-Knowledge (ZK)” has gained enough prominence in the industry to attract misuse by fraudulent actors. дальше »
2024-4-25 20:25 | |
Blast’s Leaper Finance flagged; “the group of scammers who stole 8 figures”
Blockchain security firm ZachXBT questioned the legitimacy of Leaper Finance, a new project on the L2 platform Blast. ZachXBT linked Leaper Finance with a fraudulent group that stole eight figures with multiple platforms, including Magnate, Lendoro, Solfire, and Kokomo. дальше »
2024-4-15 09:29 | |
Google files lawsuit against crypto scammers allegedly defrauding thousands
Tech giant Google has taken legal action against a group of crypto scammers, alleging their involvement in defrauding more than 100,000 people worldwide. Filed on Thursday, the lawsuit accuses the scammers of uploading fraudulent investment and cryptocurrency exchange apps to Google Play, Google’s official app store for Android devices. дальше »
2024-4-5 18:36 | |
Shiba Inu Community Being Targeted By These Scams, Pundit Warns
Recent reports have indicated an alarming increase in scam attacks targeting Shiba Inu community members, aiming to exploit the community’s enthusiasm for fraudulent purposes. The latest wave of these malicious acts has specifically focused on investors of Shiba Inu’s newest ecosystem token, K9 Finance (KNINE). дальше »
2024-4-2 20:00 | |
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
In a pivotal ruling, Sam Bankman-Fried receives a 25-year sentence for fraudulent activities leading to significant financial losses, casting a shadow over cryptocurrency's future. The post FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-3-28 18:48 | |
Panacea Capital Director Banned From Providing Financial Advice
Brian Jacques Creigh of Panacea Capital is permanently banned by ASIC for operating a fraudulent crypto investment fund, leading to significant investor losses. The post Panacea Capital Director Banned From Providing Financial Advice appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-3-22 18:00 | |
Federal court sanctions SEC for gross misconduct in Debt Box case
A United States district court has sanctioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for demonstrating “bad faith” in its legal actions against Debt Box, a company accused of operating a $50-million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. дальше »
2024-3-19 10:51 | |
Fantom Launches Recovery Plan For Funds Lost In Multichain’s $200M Exploit, FTM Soars
The Fantom (FTM) Foundation has taken decisive steps to recover assets lost in the Multichain exploit that devastated various chains, including its own, resulting in a staggering $210 million loss. After failed attempts to engage with the Multichain Foundation, the Protocol has announced that it filed a lawsuit for “breach of contract” and “fraudulent misrepresentations. дальше »
2024-3-6 01:30 | |
Hong Kong’s SFC warns against impersonators of OSL Digital, HSKEX
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has warned the public about fraudulent websites impersonating the local licensed crypto exchanges. In a public warning on Mar. 4, the SFC cautioned the public about suspicious websites impersonating two licensed… дальше »
2024-3-4 10:45 | |
Japan eyes on stopping P2P transfers from fiat to crypto
Japan’s top financial regulator proposes protecting users from “unlawful transfers” to cryptocurrency exchanges. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) points out that the number of fraudulent transactions in the country remains high, and most involve crypto assets. The FSA offers several measures… дальше »
2024-2-15 15:06 | |
Security Firm Exposes 3 Telegram Channels Promoting Crypto Scams
Security firm CertiK has uncovered a scam operation across three Telegram channels promoting fake crypto tokens, causing financial losses of around $3. 2 million. The scammers, potentially based in the UK, initially offer legitimate trading advice before promoting fraudulent tokens. дальше »
2024-2-8 17:25 | |
Hong Kong Clamps Down on Crypto Websites as Regulatory Gaps Surface
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has sanctioned two crypto websites for fraudulent marketing. The post Hong Kong Clamps Down on Crypto Websites as Regulatory Gaps Surface appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-12-7 17:00 | |
Ethereum Whistleblower Nerayoff Teases New AI-Driven Web3 Project
Steven Nerayoff, known as a former advisor to Ethereum, has been in the limelight in recent weeks due to his allegations against Ethereum co-founders Vitalik Buterin and Joseph Lubin, involving corruption and other fraudulent activities. дальше »
2023-11-24 15:00 | |
Fake Elon Musk YouTube streams lead to $165k crypto scam
In a joint effort, SpaceX and BitOK have revealed a fraudulent crypto giveaway orchestrated by scammers impersonating Elon Musk, who managed to raise $165,000 in donations. The scheme was said to involve a deepfake version of Elon Musk in live… дальше »
2023-11-24 01:25 | |
State of Delaware refers fake BlackRock XRP Trust filing to Department of Justice
The State of Delaware has initiated action against a fraudulent XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing it received, according to reports from Bloomberg on Nov. 14. On Nov. 13, BlackRock appeared to submit a registration to Delware’s Division of Corporations, indicating it is pursuing an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2023-11-15 02:45 | |
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warns of deepfake scams targeting the XRP community
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, expressed concern over the surge in deepfake videos impersonating him to promote fraudulent schemes and false giveaways. In a Nov. 13 post on social media platform X, Garlinghouse pointed out an “uptick in deepfake scam videos overlaying new words with old video footage from Ripple’s events” on YouTube. дальше »
2023-11-14 16:40 | |
Ethereum Insider Ready For Battle: ETH Founders’ Fraud Proof Coming In 4-5 Days
Steven Nerayoff, one of the earliest advisors for Ethereum, has had various debates and discussions concerning Ethereum in the past few weeks. The former lawyer for the crypto firm has never wavered from his position that Vitalik Buterin and Joseph Lubin, the co-founders of Ethereum, engaged in fraudulent activity during the early days of the […] дальше »
2023-11-12 06:00 | |
FTX lawsuit alleges Bybit used “VIP” privileges to withdraw $953M before collapse
FTX and Alameda bankruptcy advisers made allegations of fraud against crypto exchange Bybit, its two corporate affiliates, and four senior executives, in a lawsuit filed on Nov. 10. The lawsuit alleged that the defendants used a “fraudulent scheme” to withdraw cash and assets from the FTX platform, right before it collapsed. дальше »
2023-11-12 01:17 | |
Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) Marks 3 Years of Remarkable Success in Helping Crypto Scam Victims Recover Lost Assets
Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) is celebrating a significant milestone as it completes its third year of tirelessly assisting victims of crypto scams in recovering their lost assets. According to an official announcement today, BCA has just achieved 3 years of success in the field of crypto recovery despite the numerous cases of fraudulent activities that […] дальше »
2023-11-8 01:55 | |
Ledger wallet holders lose $800k to fake app
A fraudulent crypto wallet application on the Microsoft store has swindled users out of $768,000 in Bitcoin and Ethereum. On Nov. 5, crypto investigator ZachXBT issued a warning via the X platform (formerly Twitter) about the fraudulent application named Ledger… дальше »
2023-11-6 12:46 | |
Ethereum Insider Drops Bombshell: ETH Founders’ Fraud Bigger Than FTX Fraud
An Ethereum insider has made allegations against Ethereum’s founders, claiming that their fraudulent activities far surpass those seen in the notorious FTX fraud case. Ethereum’s Credibility Under Spotlight Attorney and former Advisor for ETH, Steven Nerayoff recently published a shocking piece about Ethereum in an X (formerly Twitter) post on Thursday. The lawyer who has […] дальше »
2023-11-5 02:00 | |
SafeMoon Founders Nabbed After Using Investor Funds To Buy Luxury Cars And Homes
SafeMoon, a once-promising cryptocurrency, has been thrust into a scandal of monumental proportions, as its founder and top executives are facing charges of fraudulent activities and money laundering. дальше »
2023-11-2 21:00 | |
SafeMoon Executives Face DOJ Arrests And SEC Charges – SFM Plummets More Than 50%
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced charges against SafeMoon, its creator Kyle Nagy, the company’s CEO, John Karony, and CTO, Thomas Smith. The SEC alleges that these individuals orchestrated a “massive fraudulent scheme” involving the unregistered sale of SafeMoon (SFM), a “crypto asset security” as defined by the SEC. дальше »
2023-11-2 05:00 | |
SBF Trial Day 16 — Both sides enter closing arguments as jury prepares to deliberate
The Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) trial reached a head on Nov. 1, with both sides presenting their closing arguments to the jury before it deliberates on a verdict. The prosecution’s closing argument revolved around painting Bankman-Fried as a serial liar driven by greed and who intentionally took customer deposits on fraudulent terms and spent them. дальше »
2023-11-2 03:30 | |
SafeMoon and executives charged by SEC, DOJ in alleged $200M fraud
The SEC and DOJ both filed charges against the controversial cryptocurrency project SafeMoon and related individuals on Nov. 1. The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that the company and its members carried out a fraudulent scheme by selling the SafeMoon (SFM) cryptocurrency. дальше »
2023-11-2 22:15 | |
SEC Charges SafeMoon and Executives with Fraud in Unregistered Crypto Securities Offering
SEC files charges against SafeMoon execs - alleges massive fraudulent scheme which wiped out billions in market capitalization and saw executives misappropriating over $200 million in investor funds for personal use. дальше »
2023-11-2 14:00 | |
More than 1,000 Indian police caught up in a massive crypto scam
Fraudulent activities continue to wreak havoc within the cryptocurrency market. The latest scam has seen India’s Himachal Pradesh state suffering massive losses. The report shows the perpetrator created fake cryptos, Korvio Coin (KRO) and DGT Coin, duping regular citizens and over 1,000 police. дальше »
2023-10-20 18:00 | |
Binance CEO Accused Of Fraudulent Practices In Brazilian Crypto Scam Probe
In a recent development, a Brazilian congressional committee has recommended the indictment of Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and three other Binance executives following an extensive investigation into financial pyramid schemes in Brazil. дальше »
2023-10-12 04:00 | |
NASAA backs SEC case against Coinbase, calls for consistent interpretation of securities law
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received support from the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) over its legal actions against Coinbase. In an Oct. 10 court filing, NASAA argued that nothing is inherently fraudulent about cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2023-10-11 16:22 | |
SBF trial day 5: “I’m gonna be a POTUS one day”, Caroline Ellison quotes FTX’s founder
Week 2 of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial in New York continued after premiere witness accounts from SBF’s inner circle as federal prosecutors pointed the jury to alleged fraudulent schemes masterminded by the FTX founder himself. дальше »
2023-10-11 01:53 | |
Sam Bankman-Fried trial: former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison to testify
Sam Bankman-Fried’s former love interest and CEO of Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison, is expected to testify in court, potentially revealing detailed information on the fraudulent use of customer funds. дальше »
2023-10-11 17:03 | |
FTX Employees Unearthed Alameda’s $65 Billion Backdoor Months Before Collapse
As the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, got underway, the testimony of witnesses shed light on a report by The Wall Street Journal. The report revealed that the company’s employees had uncovered a secret link between the exchange and an affiliated trading firm, raising concerns about potential fraudulent […] дальше »
2023-10-6 23:00 | |
False PEPE, JASMY, SUSHI and API3 Withdrawals Generate Misleading On-Chain Signals: Here’s How to Spot Fake Crypto Transactions
Scammers have been conducting fraudulent withdrawals from cryptocurrency exchanges to wallets linked to decentralized finance (DeFi) projects, generating false signals of developer activity. Small Fake Transactions Exploit Blockchain Transparency According to analytics firm Spot On Chain, over the past few days Binance has seen fake withdrawals totaling $193 in value sent to addresses associated with […] The post False PEPE, JASMY, SUSHI and API3 Withdrawals Generate Misleading On-Chain Signals: Here’s How to Spot Fake Crypto Transactions appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »
2023-10-1 17:00 | |
Terra’s Do Kwon and Daniel Shin conspired to falsify transactions, chat logs show
According to a Sept. 22 filing, the co-founders of the now-defunct Terra blockchain project are alleged to have planned to create fraudulent transactions during the project’s development. There, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) noted that Terraform Labs partnered with a payments app called Chai, supposedly so that the latter app could settle transactions on-chain. дальше »
2023-9-30 00:40 | |
South Korea’s Upbit experiences severe disruption due to fake APT tokens
Upbit, South Korea’s foremost cryptocurrency exchange, suspended all withdrawals and deposits of Aptos’ native token APT after it was besieged by fraudulent activities involving counterfeit APT tokens on Sept. дальше »
2023-9-25 18:33 | |
FTX’s one-time law firm denies awareness of fraud, moves to dismiss lawsuit
A law firm that once provided services to FTX defended itself and attempted to dismiss a class action suit through a legal filing on Sept. 22. The relevant lawsuit began in August. There, customers attempted to argue that Fenwick & West was in part liable for alleged fraudulent activity at FTX. дальше »
2023-9-25 01:42 | |
FTX Sues to Recover $157 Million in Preferential Transfers
FTX is suing its former employees and their companies for $157 million, alleging they made fraudulent withdrawals during a preferential period while the company was under bankruptcy proceedings. The post FTX Sues to Recover $157 Million in Preferential Transfers appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-9-22 17:45 | |
FTX files lawsuit against SBF's parents, allege $30 mln deception
Bankman and Fried allegedly used their insider status within FTX to amass personal wealth. FTX has asserted claims for fraudulent transfer, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and otheThe post FTX files lawsuit against SBF's parents, allege $30 mln deception appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2023-9-19 16:00 | |
TikTok Faces Challenge As Elon Musk Crypto Scams Multiply
TikTok, the wildly popular video-sharing platform, is currently grappling with an onslaught of fraudulent cryptocurrency giveaways that prey on users’ trust in themes related to Elon Musk, his electric vehicle and aerospace companies SpaceX and Tesla. дальше »
2023-9-19 14:00 | |