Fraudulent - Свежие новости [ Фото в новостях ] | |
What is an exit scam?
An exit scam is a fraudulent practice by unethical cryptocurrency promoters who vanish with investors’ money during or after an ICO. Promoters launch a new cryptocurrency platform based on a promising concept; the ICO then raises money from various investors; the business may or may not run for some time; and then the promoters who […] дальше »
2018-11-18 09:00 | |
|
Experts Analyze SEC’s New Civil Case Against ICOs as a “Securities Offering”: What Does This Mean?
On November 16th, the SEC published a new press release regarding digital asset securities issuance and trading. The SEC has been dealing with fraudulent initial coin offerings (ICOs), along with ICOs that simply are not following registration requirements for the sale of securities. дальше »
2018-11-17 08:41 | |
|
|
FCA Labels GMT Crypto as a Fraudulent Bitcoin Brokerage After Exposing Cryptobourse Weeks Ago
Lately, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has built a reputation for identifying and informing the public of fraudulent cryptocurrency projects. The latest scam to be identified is a firm called GMT Crypto. дальше »
2018-11-16 23:03 | |
|
|
First Fraudulent ICO Case Sees Guilty Plea In Diamond Reserve Coin And REcoin Real Estate Scam Projects
First ICO Fraud Case Concludes With Guilty Plea The first case of fraud involving ICOs recently ended in a guilty plea when a man from New York admitted that he lied to over 1000 people. The man, Maksim Zaslavskiy, 39, said that he wanted to raise funds for two ICOs. These ICOs were backed by […] дальше »
2018-11-16 22:58 | |
|
|
IDAC ICO
We aim to create the world's first cryptocurrency eco-system with a fully transparent and decentralised donating platform. Donations made on the platform will remain fully traceable to the donors, hugely reducing the risk of fraudulent activities and corruption in management. дальше »
2018-11-16 15:50 | |
|
|
U.S. Trader Fined $1.1 Million and Sentenced to 15 Months for Commiting Bitcoin Fraud
According to a report by Bloomberg, published November 13, 2018, U. S. resident named Joseph Kim has been fined $1. 1 million and sentenced to 15 months in prison for orchestrating fraudulent schemes related to bitcoin (BTC), and litecoin (LTC), thus duping his employer and several other customers of their money. дальше »
2018-11-16 00:00 | |
|
|
Target Crypto Giveaway Scam Plot Thickens as Retail Giant Blames Third-Party App vs Twitter
Twitter has been a hotbed for fraudulent activity in the last few weeks. Scammers have been getting into verified accounts, posting as some kind of giveaway for Bitcoin. Those hackers seem to be careful to not get caught, leaving different Bitcoin awards available with each one. Google and Target were some of the most recent […] дальше »
2018-11-15 23:20 | |
|
|
Target and Google Official Twitter Accounts Hacked, Used for Crypto Scams
In what is becoming an emerging trend, Twitter accounts of popular brands are being hacked in an attempt to scam unsuspecting users out of their cryptocurrencies. Target and Google are two high profile targets that have seen their accounts taken over by hackers who, in turn, have used them to scam followers by advertising fraudulent crypto giveaways. дальше »
2018-11-15 23:40 | |
|
|
New Exchange Security Scoring Model Offers Insurance Rates for Coin Holders
International cybersecurity solutions provider Group-IB has come up with a scoring model to grade crypto exchanges based on their level of security. The scoring model was created by Group-IB in conjunction with Swiss-based Cryptolns (which is operated by Swiss insurance broker APIS AS), and the grading is intrinsic to CryptoIns’ new cryptocurrency exchange insurance, which will allow exchange users to cover up to 15 BTC worth of digital assets held in their exchange accounts. дальше »
2018-11-13 00:43 | |
|
|
Colorado Issues Four Cease and Desist Orders to ICOs
The Colorado Securities Commissioner Gerald Rome has recently issued an immediate cease and desist orders to four companies undergoing initial coin offerings (ICOs). According to DCEBrief’s article published on November 11, 2018, the Colorado Division of Securities has already cracked down on 12 ICOs that have violated the Colorado Securities Act. дальше »
2018-11-13 00:00 | |
|
|
Trader Jailed and Fined Over $1 Million for Bitcoin and Litecoin Fraud Scheme
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a press release on Friday, November 9, 2018, stating that it had fined Arizona resident Joseph Kim for perpetrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading scheme against his former employer and other investors. дальше »
2018-11-13 22:55 | |
|
|
South Korean ICO Pure Bit Pulls $2.8 Million Exit Scam
A fraudulent South Korean startup has pulled a $2. 8 million exit scam, garnering 13,500 ETH from its ICO campaign before disappearing from the web. Pure Bit shut down its website after finishing its Pure Coin token sale on November 9th. дальше »
2018-11-13 18:38 | |
|
|
Malaysia: Government Partners With Universities to Authenticate Degrees Using a Blockchain Solution Based on the NEO Protocol
Malaysia’s ministry of education announced on Twitter on Nov. 8th that it teamed up with a consortium of six universities to launch a blockchain-based system known as e-Scroll to issue and verify the authenticity of university degrees. дальше »
2018-11-12 17:29 | |
|
|
BitherCash: New Bitconnect-Like Crypto Loan Platform with BEC Tokens?
A new Ponzi scheme is operating in a similar way as Bitconnect was doing in the past. BitherCash, the name of this fraudulent scheme, has been reviewed by BehindMLM on November 10. According to the report, the company does not provide any information about who owns or runs the business. However, this seems to go […] дальше »
2018-11-11 21:16 | |
|
|
Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) Releases New Crypto Asset Regulation Paper to Stop Fraudulent ICOs
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) often suck. While it may not have looked like it in 2017, a lot of them were either scams or plain bad investments. Fortunately, some of them were good and we have companies like Augur today which are having a good share of success. In order for more companies to be […] дальше »
2018-11-10 05:52 | |
|
|
The Bahamas is issuing cryptocurrency regulations to fight fraudulent ICOs
Regulators from all over the world have been waking up to cryptocurrency regulation this year and it seems the Bahamas are the latest to open their eyes. The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBOB) has published a regulatory framework in preparations to integrate cryptocurrency-based assets into its financial services industry, according to the Nassau Guardian. дальше »
2018-11-9 18:06 | |
|
|
Texas Securities Board Hits Two “Fraudulent” Mining Operations with Emergency Cease-and-Desist Orders
The Texas Securities Board pounces on two mining operations using social media and multilevel marketing to propagate a transnational web of “fraudulent crypto-mining programs”, Director of Enforcement Joseph Rotunda informs CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-11-8 15:00 | |
|
|
Texas State Securities Board Takes Emergency Actions Against Crypto Fraudsters
The Texas State Securities Board entered emergency action on November 6, against two fraudulent companies involved in cryptocurrency mining activities. AWS Mining PTY Ltd and EXY Crypto had been allegedly deceiving investors promising unrealistic returns, enticing them through social media platforms and by recruiting unlicensed multilevel marketing agents, respectively. дальше »
2018-11-7 18:59 | |
|
|
Lawsuit Filed Against Rapper T.I. for Participation in Alleged Cryptocurrency Scam
According to reports, a group of 25 investors have filed a lawsuit against T. I. and a businessman for their involvement in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. Rapper T. I. and businessman Ryan Felton now face a lawsuit from a collective of 25 investors who said the duo peddled a digital currency that was a get-rich-quick scheme. дальше »
2018-11-5 05:30 | |
|
|
“I have seen far too much outright dishonesty ” Reddit users “exposes” Samourai wallet
The tradition of informing users and protecting fellow investors from possible fraudulent exchanges and wallet is one that cryptocurrency users are known for. Sharing firsthand experience on yet another privacy contradiction, crypto users have piled up in their numbers to express disappointment over the privacy of invasion Samourai Bitcoin wallet to customer funds. дальше »
2018-11-3 12:59 | |
|
|
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 | |
|
|
SEC Draws Battle Line Against ICO Scams in it’s Yearly Annual Report
The Annual Report on the Division of Law Enforcement by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed its plans of placing strict rules against ICO scams. With a total amount of $794 million investor funds returned this year alone, the SEC has made it clear that spearheading investigations to help reduce fraudulent ICOs to […] The post SEC Draws Battle Line Against ICO Scams in it’s Yearly Annual Report appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-11-3 20:46 | |
|
|
Binance Freezes Funds on Multiple Accounts with Dubious Crypto Exchange
Binance has frozen multiple accounts associated with the cryptocurrency exchange Wex, citing money laundering concerns. The CEO of Binance went on Twitter recently to announce the freezing of multiple accounts owned by Wex, claiming that Binance will cooperate with law enforcement in any way possible should a criminal investigation result from alleged money laundering. дальше »
2018-11-1 01:47 | |
|
|
CoinJax Is Working In Order To Enhance Cryptocurrency Exchanges’ Trading Experience
It has been a difficult task to regulate virtual currency exchanges and crypto-related companies. In the last years, several exchanges have been involved in different fraudulent activities. If the cryptocurrency market wants to improve, exchanges will have to be more transparent. дальше »
2018-10-30 12:38 | |
|
|
Polish Authorities Seize Over $10 Million Dollars From DasCoin Crypto MLM Scam
Polish authorities seized over 44 million PLN ($11. 6 million dollars) from DasCoin, a Ponzi scheme company that scammed users with fraudulent investments. According to local reports, Ewa Bialik, a spokesperson of the National Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the recent seizure of these funds. дальше »
2018-10-28 21:48 | |
|
|
Belgium Adds 21 Websites to List of Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority has updated the list of websites it says are cryptocurrency trading platforms showing signs of fraud. Twenty-one websites have been added to the existing list, bringing the total to 99 blacklisted sites. дальше »
2018-10-27 08:15 | |
|
|
Belgium Adds 21 Websites to List of Fraudulent Crypto Trading Platforms
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority has updated the list of websites it says are cryptocurrency trading platforms showing signs of fraud. Twenty-one websites have been added to the existing list, bringing the total to 99 blacklisted sites. дальше »
2018-10-27 08:15 | |
|
|
SEC Starts FinHub as Strategic Crypto Innovation and Blockchain Technology Resource
US SEC Launches Strategic Hub For Innovation and Financial Technology; What is It? Back on October 18, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to announce a new arm in charge of protecting investors from fraudulent schemes. дальше »
2018-10-26 19:57 | |
|
|
Irish Presidential Hopeful Gavin Duffy Has Identity Used Again by Crypto Scammers
Dragon’s Den entrepreneur and Irish Presidential candidate, Gavin Duffy, has once again had his identity used by a cryptocurrency scam. Images of Duffy and fake testimonials were used to promote Bitcoin Revolution, a fraudulent automated trading platform. дальше »
2018-10-22 21:30 | |
|
|
Celebrity ICO Endorsers Face Legal Blowback Over Alleged Fraud
Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather and rap producer DJ Khaled face a legal battle for serving as celebrity endorsers to an initial coin offering (ICO) accused of fraud. The founders of the allegedly fraudulent ICO were arrested by American criminal authorities back in April. дальше »
2018-10-21 17:10 | |
|
|
North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017
North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-20 00:22 | |
|
|
IOTA Proposal to Give Users a Reusable Crypto Address With Zero Risk?
Those with a cryptocurrency wallet recognize that one of the major issues is that the transaction address is constantly being changed. The change of address feature is one of the mechanisms for blockchain to add security to the system and to avoid theft and fraudulent transactions. дальше »
2018-10-19 11:37 | |
|
|
New BitConnect Class Action Combines All Former Suits — And Targets Youtube
According to recent court documents, an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint has been filed at a U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against BitConnect. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:58 | |
|
|
BitConnect Legal Issues Continue as Lawsuits Are Consolidated Into Class Action
Multiple Lawsuits Bond Together As Massive Joint Legal Effort Against BitConnect BitConnect has unfortunately been the subject of about half a dozen lawsuits, as multiple allegations have arisen about their potentially fraudulent cryptocurrency endeavor. дальше »
2018-10-18 18:23 | |
|
|
Crypto News Weekly 18.10.18: SEC Names Blockvest ICO Fraudulent, Telegram Launch, Coinbase Hedges Brexit
SEC goes on the warpath, Blockvest shut down, Telegram get ready for initial network launch, Coinbase hedge against British Brexit backlash, SpankChain hacker gets $9k gift, and company gets $450k Ethereum grant. дальше »
2018-10-18 17:37 | |
|
|
Two US States Issue Cease and Desist Orders Against Five ICO Issuers
The U. S. states of Colorado and North Dakota have independently issued cease and desist orders against companies promoting initial coin offerings in their states. Their tokens are potentially fraudulent securities offerings, according to the two states’ securities commissions. дальше »
2018-10-18 01:30 | |
|
|
US SEC Halts Fraudulent ICO That Falsely Claimed to Be ‘Approved and Registered’ by the Securities Watchdog
Fraudulent initial coin offerings (ICOs) are becoming a permanent feature in the crypto sphere. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported on Oct. 11 that it obtained an emergency court order to halt a planned fraudulent ICO claiming to be the “first [U. дальше »
2018-10-17 21:29 | |
|
|
Indian Cryptocurrency Fraud Case Reaches Impasse
A one-year-old cryptocurrency fraud case, involving an Indian suspect, has reached a deadlock, as affected investors refuse to testify. Lack of Witness Testimonies Stall Proceedings A Goregaon resident, Subhashchand Jewria, was accused of luring investors to his fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme in 2017. дальше »
2018-10-17 20:08 | |
|
|
South Dakota Securities Commissioner Orders 3 Cease and Desist Letters Against ICO Companies
Karen Tyler, the Securities Commissioner of North Dakota, has issued 3 cease-and-desist letters against 3 separate companies all “promoting unregistered and potentially fraudulent securities in North Dakota in the form of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs),” according to a letter. дальше »
2018-10-15 20:12 | |
|
|
SEC Investigating Allegedly Fraudulent ICO By Blockvest
For starters, the agency didn't like the company using its logo without permission.
дальше »2018-10-12 23:16 | |
|
|
Cryptocurrency exchange orchestrates shameless ‘pump and dump’ scheme
In a blatantly fraudulent turn of events, a small-time cryptocurrency exchange has decided the best way to beat the bear market is to just throw morality to the wind, and ‘pump and dump’ random coins. дальше »
2018-10-11 15:48 | |
|
|
Three Fraudulent Crypto Companies Sanctioned by North Dakota Government
On Sept. 26th, North Dakota Securities Commissioner Karen Tyler issued cease and desist orders for three companies in her state that may have been offering fraudulent ICOs. The North Dakota Securities Department’s official release states that these orders were issued as part of an ongoing operation called Operation Cryptosweep, a multi-jurisdiction operation involving over 40 securities […] The post Three Fraudulent Crypto Companies Sanctioned by North Dakota Government appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-2 10:00 | |
|
|