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FBI charges Manhattan man with running $43m crypto Ponzi scheme
The FBI has uncovered a multi-year Ponzi scheme defrauding investors of $43 million, linked to crypto trading, with an individual now facing wire fraud charges. A Manhattan resident, Idin Dalpour, is accused by the FBI of orchestrating a multi-million-dollar Ponzi… дальше »
2024-5-2 13:32
Crypto fraudster Jay Mazini to forfeit $10m in religious Ponzi
Social media influencer Jabara Igbara, commonly known as Jay Mazini, was sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing over $8 million from Muslims via a crypto fraud scheme. дальше »
2024-4-26 21:00
The Bitcoin Ponzi scheme: unveiling the truth
Explore the Bitcoin Ponzi scheme debate. Check the criticisms, Ponzi explanation, and why Bitcoin isn't one. дальше »
2024-4-3 16:25
Jury convicts IcomTech promoters in crypto ponzi scheme, faces 20 years
A New York District Court jury convicted two men associated with IcomTech, a company that presented itself as specializing in cryptocurrency mining and trading, of wire fraud conspiracy. The individuals, David Brend and Gustavo Rodriguez, now potentially face up to… дальше »
2024-3-18 12:08
Estonian court nixes extradition of accused crypto scammers to US
Ivan Turogin and Sergei Potapenko are suspected in a $575 million fraud case, but they can’t be exposed to U.S. detention conditions. дальше »
2023-11-30 23:20
Binance CEO, colleagues face potential indictment in Brazil
Brazil's National Congress is targeting Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and three of the firm's employees. The firm says it is cooperating extensively with the committee. дальше »
2023-10-14 19:27
Bitcoin Is Winning The Regulatory Landscape And Bitcoin-Only Companies Will Too
The crackdown on the crypto Ponzi industry was both predictable and necessary. Now, Bitcoin is well positioned for what’s to come. дальше »
2023-7-11 15:00
CFTC slaps record $3.4b fine on crypto Ponzi scheme operator
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered Cornelius Johannes Steynberg of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, to pay $3. 4 billion in restitution and a civil monetary penalty. дальше »
2023-4-28 13:38
AirBit Club Execs Plead Guilty to $100M Cryptocurrency ‘Ponzi’ Fraud
Top executives of the cryptocurrency mining and trading business AirBit Club have entered a guilty plea in fraud allegations. The post AirBit Club Execs Plead Guilty to $100M Cryptocurrency ‘Ponzi’ Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-3-9 13:00
Airbit Club Founders, Lawyer Plead Guilty to $100M Fraud Scheme
The scheme's founders and promoters promised victims their money would be invested in a lucrative mining operation, but instead spent funds on cars, jewelry and luxury homes. дальше »
2023-3-9 01:01
Wallet associated with Ponzi becomes the fifth-largest MATIC holder
The Avatar Ponzi scheme-related wallet — 0xc7728354f9fe0e43514b1227162d5b0e40fad410 — has accumulated over 22 million polygon (MATIC) coins. This movement has made the address the fifth-largest MATIC holder. дальше »
2023-2-13 11:33
This Chinese MLM Ponzi Is Now the Fifth-Biggest Polygon (MATIC) Holder
A Chinese multilevel marketing (MLM) Ponzi scheme is now the fifth-biggest holder of MATIC, according to recent on-chain data. The post This Chinese MLM Ponzi Is Now the Fifth-Biggest Polygon (MATIC) Holder appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-2-13 10:45
OneCoin’s co-founder pleads guilty to running crypto Ponzi scheme
OneCoin’s co-founder and the Cryptoqueen’s associate has pleaded guilty to running a Ponzi scheme. Millions were duped into purchasing a deceptive virtual currency that caused billions of dollars in shortfalls. дальше »
2022-12-17 15:21
Trouble in the Bahamas following FTX collapse: Report
Locals say they are having to contend with vacant apartments and the loss of job opportunities once provided by the collapsed exchange. дальше »
2022-11-26 01:08
Nayib Bukele Defends Bitcoin Independence and Calls FTX a ‘Ponzi Scheme’
El Salvador president Nayib Bukele compares the FTX exchange to a Ponzi scheme and hails Bitcoin's scarcity and deflationary properties. The post Nayib Bukele Defends Bitcoin Independence and Calls FTX a ‘Ponzi Scheme’ appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-11-16 00:48
How to tell if a cryptocurrency project is a Ponzi scheme
Crypto Ponzi schemes have increased over the past couple of years. This is how to spot them.
дальше »2022-8-26 16:12
Celsius ‘artificially’ inflated the price of CEL, lawsuit alleges
Celsius Network’s troubles are mounting even as the crypto lender navigates a storm that it may have actually rode into knowingly. On Thursday, the crypto lender was hit by a class action lawsuit, filed by a former Celsius insider Jason Stone. дальше »
2022-7-8 17:48
Analysts identify 3 critical flaws that brought DeFi down
Poor risk management, insufficient revenue and the overuse of leverage are the core reasons why DeFi is crumbling.
дальше »2022-7-1 23:54
Wanted OneCoin ‘Crypto Queen’ to Get Documentary Detailing Her Fraud
One of the biggest Ponzi schemes from the early days of crypto is about to hit the screens in the form of a documentary. It features never-heard perspectives of how the self-styled Crypto Queen fleeced unsuspecting investors off billions for the sham OneCoin project. дальше »
2022-6-30 00:00
BitConnect Founder Charged With Masterminding $2.4 Billion Fraud
It will just be a matter of time until authorities catch up on BitConnect founder Satish Kumbhani and face the charges against him. Kumbhani was accused by a US federal grand jury for orchestrating a $2. дальше »
2022-3-1 11:54
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Role in OneCoin Ponzi Scheme
A Florida resident confessed to participating in a conspiracy to defraud a bank as part of the $4 billion OneCoin Ponzi scheme. The post Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Role in OneCoin Ponzi Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-10-21 15:52
Brazilian Police Seize $28M in Crypto-Ponzi Scheme
Brazilian Federal Police have successfully completed one of the largest seizures of digital currency in the nation. The post Brazilian Police Seize $28M in Crypto-Ponzi Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-29 12:54
South African asset manager denies stealing billions from users, claims $5M was lost in hack
AfriCrypt’s founders deny running off with billions in customers funds, asserting they went into hiding after receiving death threats from “dangerous people.” дальше »
2021-6-29 06:50
Alleged $3.6B crypto Ponzi's 'victims' still believe the exchange is legit
Some of those caught up in an alleged $3.6 billion crypto Ponzi scheme are refusing to aid police investigations as they still expect to triple their investments. дальше »
2021-6-10 07:40
FBI arrests 24-year-old crypto trader for commodities and wire fraud
The trader was both lying to investors and using an unregistered derivatives strategy on BitMEX.
дальше »2021-1-27 20:20
BlackRock’s entry reflects a change in institutional outlook on crypto
The entry of the world’s largest asset manager into the realm of crypto finance could potentially signal the entry of other big-name players. дальше »
2021-1-27 17:53
$20 Million AirBit Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme Ringleader Extradited to the US
An Acting US Attorney has announced the extradition of a key member of a cryptocurrency investment scam. Gutenberg Dos Santos was involved in the AirBit Club scam that’s thought to have generated in excess of $20 million. дальше »
2020-12-1 14:27
Chinese police seized crypto assets worth $4.2B today from PlusToken Ponzi
Court filings from Nov. 19 show that a large volume of crypto assets, including Bitcoin and Ether, was seized from seven convicts in the PlusToken case. дальше »
2020-11-28 14:51
Bitcoin Worth $3B from PlusToken Ponzi Scam Seized by Chinese Authorities
A Chinese court has published a breakdown of the total crypto assets seized from the PlusToken scam including about $3. 3 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC). Some commentators say the timing of the news points to attempted FUD aimed at causing panic in the market. дальше »
2020-11-28 13:49
Aussie Bitconnect promoter faces prison following ASIC investigation
The Australian is facing six charges that carry penalties of between 2-10 years in prison.
дальше »2020-11-18 02:52
OneCoin movie starring Kate Winslet coming soon
If the courtroom drama of OneCoin is not enough, you’ll soon see the whole thing play out on the big screen.
дальше »2020-10-12 01:10
One Month On, Forsage Continues Despite SEC’s Ponzi Warnings
Forsage members are courting a high risk with the Philippines' securities regulator.
дальше »2020-8-7 13:45
100 Key Members of PlusToken Arrested, $2 Billion Scheme Disbanded
PlusToken’s core members have been arrested in China, and the scheme has been completely demobilized, says a report from Cailian News. The report claims over 100 people were arrested by... дальше »
2020-7-30 14:09
Is PlusToken Preparing to Dump Millions of EOS?
Over the past few months, there have been ample concerns regarding the PlusToken Ponzi scheme. It now seems that the people behind this project are cashing out their EOS tokens. For a while now, PlusToken has been making headlines. дальше »
2020-6-23 01:00
CFTC Requests Default After Failing to Find $147M Bitcoin Ponzi Operator
10 months after filing its initial complaint, the CFTC is requesting default after the defendant was not located
дальше »2020-4-5 15:50
One Coin, Much Drama: OneCoin Ponzi Scheme Lives on as TV Show
“OneCoin: the movie” is set to become reality thanks to a U.S. production company
дальше »2020-2-9 14:44
Michael Jordan of Crypto Trading Scams MLB Players Out of Millions
A new court filing reveals that the self-proclaimed Michael Jordan of crypto trading has been charged with scamming over 100 investors out of $7. 5 million. The investors include former professional MLB players, raising the stakes and bringing additional public attention to the case. дальше »
2020-2-7 22:00
Genbit may Become the BitConnect of Brazil
The BitConnect Ponzi Scheme has made quite an impact on the cryptocurrency space. It now appears that a somewhat similar project has popped up in Brazil. Known as Genbit, the company faces some serious allegations. дальше »
2020-2-6 07:00
Bitmain’s Alleged Connection With Crypto Ponzi Scheme, BitClub, Could Hinder U.S. IPO Plans
Bitcoin mining giant, Bitmain Technologies, is in the news again for something negative. This time around, there are reports that the bitcoin mining company is involved with a crypto Ponzi scheme, BitClub Network, causing the company to come under the radar of the U. дальше »
2020-1-23 00:00
Bitmain Advised to Rescind U.S. IPO Plans Due to Association with BitClub Ponzi Scheme
Bitmain is allegedly in hot water for selling mining equipment to the notorious BitClub Network, an infamous Ponzi scheme which defrauded victims of over $722M. Recent reports suggest that Bitmain is being asked to rescind its U. дальше »
2020-1-21 03:24
Chainalysis: PlusToken Is Dumping on Huobi OTCs, May Be Eating Into BTC Price
Chainalysis has traced the PlusToken team’s attempts to sell ill-gotten bitcoin through Huobi OTC desks, potentially influencing the BTC price. The post Chainalysis: PlusToken Is Dumping on Huobi OTCs, May Be Eating Into BTC Price appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-12-18 01:26
CoinMetrics Data: The True Extent of PlusToken BTC Dumping on Huobi
In the last few months, media reported on several occasions that Singapore-based crypto exchange, Huobi, had processed a huge amount of PlusToken withdrawals. Crypto market data firm, Coin Metrics, has recently presented some on-chain data to back those findings. дальше »
2019-12-11 17:39
Just In: OneCoin Website Shuts Down, Scheme Still Operational
The OneCoin website is finally down – further unraveling one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in the crypto space. The portal that offered “educational packages” was a remnant of the scheme, and is still carrying user balances. дальше »
2019-12-3 18:00
Could PlusToken Scam Be Responsible for Broken Crypto Market Structure?
Ever since Bitcoin’s bottom at $3,100, the crypto market has been convinced that the first-ever crypto asset was building a foundation for its next bull run. But a powerful parabolic rally this year was unable to set a new all-time high, putting a new bull run in jeopardy. дальше »
2019-11-21 22:00
OneCoin Founder’s Brother Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Money Laundering
Several interesting details regarding the OneCoin Ponzi Scheme have come to light this week. It appears one of the individuals responsible for this scam is the brother of Dr. Ruja Ignatova. People who have followed the story of OneCoin to date will know this project is anything but legitimate. дальше »
2019-11-16 00:27
OneCoin Founder’s Brother Faces 90-Year Jail Term After Plea Deal
The brother of OneCoin's infamous "Cryptoqueen," Konstantin Ignatov has reached a plea deal with U.S. authorities. дальше »
2019-11-14 20:21
EOS Network Could Remain Congested Due to EIDOS Airdrop
The EOS network is currently operating with the sole purpose of distributing a new digital coin, EIDOS. The coin, widely traded on exchanges already, offers a chance for generating almost guaranteed income from its sale. дальше »
2019-11-10 12:14
Ponzi Scheme Artist Aziz Com Mirza has Been Arrested in Dubai
The cryptocurrency industry has seen many nefarious individuals. Aziz Com Mirza falls into this category. The self-professed serial entrepreneur has been arrested in Dubai for creating a fictitious cryptocurrency, among other things. дальше »
2019-11-4 22:45
Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Take Down Prompts CFTC Warning
The CFTC has reissued previous advice to help the public evaluate the legitimacy of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investment opportunities. The warning comes in the wake of a takedown of a company suspected of defrauding $11 million from investors. дальше »