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The CFTC Asks Court to Issue Fines in Excess of $100M Against Mastermind of a Fraudulent Crypto Scheme
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a motion with the New York Southern District Court that seeks heavy penalties against Michael Ackerman, the mastermind of a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. дальше »
2021-1-11 10:00 | |
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Spanish Police Detain Four People Allegedly Involved in a $15M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
The Spanish police detained four people of different nationalities this week for allegedly running a $15 million crypto Ponzi scheme. According to the police, “many victims” filed a complaint against them. дальше »
2021-1-9 10:10 | |
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‘Bitcoin price is manipulated' isn't an argument against it
Replying to a Twitter user who called Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme, Stephen Palley, a digital currency lawyer at Anderson Kill, made a strong case for the popular crypto today. The lawyer said that Bitcoin The post ‘Bitcoin price is manipulated' isn't an argument against it appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-12-29 22:30 | |
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Lawyer Who Represents Victims of Alleged Spanish Crypto Ponzi Says It Could Be the ‘Biggest One’ in the Country
The Arbistar case victims’ defense lawyer claims that the overall number of those affected amounts to 32,000 families with at least 93.4 million euros ($113.55 million) in losses. Lawyer in Arbistar Case Reveals Details on Class-Actions Lawsuits Against the Alleged Crypto Ponzi Scheme During an interview with Eldiario, Carlos Aránguez, a Spanish lawyer who represents […] The post Lawyer Who Represents Victims of Alleged Spanish Crypto Ponzi Says It Could Be the ‘Biggest One’ in the Country appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-12-16 16:30 | |
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Chinese Police Seize $4.2 Billion in Multiple Cryptocurrencies From Plustoken Ponzi Clampdown
Chinese police have seized more than $4. 2 billion worth of crypto assets in its clampdown against the Plustoken Ponzi scheme. According to a court ruling made public on Nov. 26, and shared by The Block, law enforcement confiscated a total of 194,775 bitcoin (BTC), 833,083 ether (ETH), 1. дальше »
2020-11-28 01:30 | |
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1% Of Bitcoin’s Total Supply Has Just Been Seized By The Chinese Police
Chinese police have seized 194,774 Bitcoin (1% of Bitcoin’s total supply of 21 million BTC) worth over $3. 2 Billion, in the latest operation against the infamous PlusToken scheme that defrauded investors of approximately $7. дальше »
2020-11-27 21:34 | |
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Cryptopia exchange liquidator warns users against 'third party' scheme
Hacked crypto exchange Cryptopia’s assigned liquidator, Grant Thornton New Zealand shared a follow-up update for Cryptopia account holders stating that "due to an error" by court staff at the ChristThe post Cryptopia exchange liquidator warns users against 'third party' scheme appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-11-14 22:44 | |
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Chainalysis Announces Program for Managing Seized Crypto Assets
With government agencies confiscating massive amounts of crypto from criminal enterprises, Chainalysis has developed a program to aid in the admin of these seized digital assets. The news marks a major development in crypto-asset realization, especially against the backdrop of restitution in cases where forfeited cryptocurrencies are part of a fraudulent scheme. дальше »
2020-11-12 17:28 | |
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Philippines Regulator Warns Investors to Steer Clear of Mining City’s Bitcoin Vault Ponzi
There’s a mining contract scheme people are discussing and making the rounds on the web called “Mining City” or “Bitcoin Vault. ” The Philippines SEC recently put out a warning against the operation and the alleged masterminds behind the project. дальше »
2020-10-16 22:45 | |
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Indian Police Investigate 3 Companies Running a Crypto Ponzi Scheme, CEO Charged
Three companies allegedly running a large-scale cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme are being investigated by Indian police. The scheme promises extraordinary returns to investors. The police have registered a case against the alleged CEO of the companies. дальше »
2020-10-6 14:30 | |
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BoE Explores Negative Rates; Bitcoin Is A ‘Must’ Because Fiat is a ‘Giant Ponzi Scheme’
The Bank of England (BoE) is exploring negative interest rates now and in response Sterling weakened sharply. The pound dropped 0. 7% against the dollar after the central bank’s plans “to explore how a negative Bank Rate could be implemented effectively, should the outlook for inflation and output warrant it at some point,” were revealed. дальше »
2020-9-19 19:30 | |
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US Hopes to Confiscate $400M: DoJ Files Forfeiture Judgment Against Onecoin Launderer
Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York (SDNY) court have submitted a “forfeiture money judgment” against the former attorney Mark Scott. The lawyer was charged with helping the Ponzi scheme Onecoin launder funds. дальше »
2020-9-3 04:30 | |
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US Prosecutors File a Forfeiture Lawsuit Against the Banana.Fund’s $6.5M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
U. S. prosecutors have filed a lawsuit seeking the forfeiture of crypto funds under the management of Banana. Fund, an alleged crypto Ponzi which operated at the height of the crypto market boom in 2017. дальше »
2020-8-4 22:26 | |
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South African Bitcoin Investment Company Pushes Back Against Texas Scam Allegations
Mirror Trading International (MTI), a South African bitcoin investment company at the center of a cease and desist order issued by the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB), is pushing back allegations that it is running a Ponzi scheme or a scam. дальше »
2020-7-16 08:35 | |
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Philippines SEC Warns Against ‘Decentralized’ Multi-Level Marketing Scheme, Forsage
The security and exchange commission of the Philippines has released a fresh warning against Forsage gifting schemes and has outed one Lado Okhotnikov as the mastermind behind the Forsage gifting schemes being operated in the country. дальше »
2020-7-2 05:54 | |
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SEC Files Lawsuit Against Crypto MLM Scheme, MMT, for Defrauding $12M From Investors
In a court filing submitted to the U. S District Court of Utah, the SEC is moving to freeze the assets of three participants in a cryptocurrency scam (Daniel F. Putnam, Jean Paul Ramirez Rico, Angel A. дальше »
2020-6-8 22:36 | |
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US State Regulators Order ‘Fraudulent’ Crypto Mining Scheme to Shut Down
The Texas State Securities Board and Alabama Securities Commission filed an emergency action against Ultra Mining, alleging it offered unregistered securities by promising to double investments in a cloud mining scheme. дальше »
2020-4-9 20:00 | |
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Prosecutor Says Crypto Scammers Should Stay in Jail Despite COVID-19 Concerns
A federal prosecutor is arguing against the release requests of two men accused of masterminding the $722 million BitClub Network Ponzi scheme
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Crypto Lender Nexo Now Allows Retail Investors To Use PAX Gold (PAXG) As Collateral
Renowned crypto lending firm Nexo has opened up the possibility of retail investors to use PAX Gold (PAXG) as a collateral option against loans. The firm had previously launched a pilot scheme on the same but the services were only available to institutional investors only. дальше »
2020-3-26 23:26 | |
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SEC Files Charges Against Ohio-Based Business For Running A $33M Cryptocurrency Fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed charges against an Ohio-based businessman, Michael W. Ackerman on Tuesday who allegedly orchestrated a cryptocurrency scheme to defraud about 150 investors including many physicians. дальше »
2020-2-13 00:27 | |
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Accused Onecoin Co-Conspirators Fight Criminal Charges in the US
The Onecoin scam, a multi-level Ponzi scheme that acquired $4 billion from investors has been falling apart at the seams. Criminal proceedings have started against Onecoin leaders and one alleged associate who was found guilty of laundering $400 million has asked a New York judge for more time to process an acquittal motion. дальше »
2019-12-11 22:30 | |
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Regulators Target Bitcoin Trader Craigslist Crypto Scam for Guaranteeing 900% ROI Scheme
Officials from the Texas State Securities Board made a move against a misleading crypto ad on Craigslist. They filed a cease and desist order against the promoter to take the ad down. This was the fourth time that the division has had to deal with a situation like this since the beginning of its latest […] дальше »
2019-8-9 16:58 | |
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Malta’s Financial Regulator Warns The Public Against Emirate Coin Tech, a Suspected Ponzi Scheme
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has warned the public a possible Ponzi like a crypto-based company which has been duping the public that it is registered to operate in Malta. In a press statement released on July 23, the financial watchdog said that Emirate Coin Tech is not a Maltese registered company nor licensed […] дальше »
2019-7-24 00:14 | |
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Roubini Ratchets Up Rhetoric, Accuses BitMEX of Profiting from Terrorism
Following a heated debate against Arthur Hayes held on July 3 at the Asia Blockchain Summit, economist Nouriel Roubini wrote an article sharply criticizing not only crypto but Hayes’ business scheme. дальше »
2019-7-18 20:00 | |
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Venezuelans File $30 Million Lawsuit against Crypto Ponzi Scheme
A group of Venezuelan citizens has dragged the owners of Eagle Financial Diamond Group Inc. and Argyle Coin have been dragged to court for defrauding them through their diamond-backed crypto Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2019-7-17 17:00 | |
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Austria’s FMA Warns Against Unlicensed Bitcoin Investment Scheme
The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), the nation’s financial watchdog, has warned investors to be wary of Bitcoin Trader, an unlicensed bitcoin investment scheme that promises investors huge profits of $1,460, according to reports on July 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-11 05:00 | |
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CFTC Targets Control-Finance Ltd For Fraudulent Bitcoin Investor Scheme Of Nearly 23,000 BTC
US CFTC Launches Action Against Bitcoin Fraudsters A few days ago, the regulatory agency of the United States filed a complaint with the New York Southern District Court against Control-Finance Ld. Apparently, the firm defrauded over 1,000 investors so as to launder over 22,858 Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-6-18 20:52 | |
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Sidechains vs Plasma vs Sharding
Special thanks to Jinglan Wang for review and feedback One question that often comes up is: how exactly is sharding different from sidechains or Plasma? All three architectures seem to involve a hub-and-spoke architecture with a central “main chain” that serves as the consensus backbone of the system, and a set of “child” chains containing actual user-level transactions. дальше »
2019-6-14 04:03 | |
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Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: ‘It’s a Ponzi Scheme’
The accusation that bitcoin is nothing more than a Ponzi scheme is perhaps the oldest, longest-standing criticism of the digital bearer asset. The basic idea is that there is nothing of value here and the entire purpose of bitcoin’s existence is to enrich Satoshi Nakamoto and the speculators who bought in for a few pennies or dollars in the early days by tricking others into buying in at a higher price. дальше »
2019-6-4 19:03 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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Notorious Crypto Pyramid Creator With Over 300 Fraud Cases Nabbed By Russian Police
Crypto Pyramid Creator With Over 300 Fraud Cases Nabbed By Russian Police The Russian Police has arrested the creator of a crypto pyramid scheme. Accused of defrauding investors through his scam scheme, the pyramid creator the country’s ministry of internal affairs reports that he has over 300 fraud cases leveled against him. The scammer who […] дальше »
2019-5-29 22:02 | |
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SEC Sues California Operator Behind $26 Million Crypto Pyramid Scam
By CCN: On Thursday, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a civil injunctive action against the operator of an alleged pyramid scheme that raised $26 million from investors. The defendant in the case is Daniel Pacheco, 45, a resident of San Clemente, California who has been charged by the SEC with selling unregistered securities as well as operating a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. дальше »
2019-5-28 09:16 | |
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Europol Ends Cryptocurrency Mixer Behind $200 Million Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
By CCN: The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) has taken down a cryptocurrency-mixing service, BestMixer. io, in a crackdown involving Europol and Luxembourg authorities. The anti-fraud agency said Wednesday that they had begun an investigation against BestMixer last summer. дальше »
2019-5-23 14:42 | |
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Brazil Halts Breaks on $200 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme Operation Egypto Who Scammed 55K Investors
Brazil has taken drastic action against a fraudulent cryptocurrency pyramid scheme by shutting down its operation in the country. The pyramid scheme which is worth 850 million reals equivalent to $210 million promises a return of 15% after the first month of investment in the scheme. дальше »
2019-5-22 21:25 | |
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Embattled OneCoin Denies Multi-Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme Allegations
By CCN: OneCoin execs are sick of being called a Ponzi scheme. Allegations of ripping off churches are false too, they claim. In a lengthy letter to the Samoa Observer, the cryptocurrency-powered marketing company defended itself against what it considers to be false allegations OneCoin takes issue with news articles that were used by the Central Bank of Samoa (CBS), which fueled the Ponzi scheme narrative. дальше »
2019-5-20 00:30 | |
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Bitcoin Just a Shady ‘Ponzi Scheme,’ Rants Goldbug Peter Schiff
By CCN: Market contrarian and popular gold bug Peter Schiff has once again come out with guns blazing against bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Peter Schiff: ‘Ponzi Scheme’ Bitcoin Is ‘Fool’s Gold’ with ‘No Value’ In an interview with Max Keiser of the Keiser Report, Schiff – the CEO of Euro Pacific Capital – ranted that bitcoin “pretend” to be gold but is just “fool’s gold. дальше »
2019-5-11 00:55 | |
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OneCoin Officially Sued For Scamming ‘Thousands Upon Thousands’ in the US
OneCoin, the alleged Ponzi scheme, may have finally come to an end as a U. S. lawsuit indicting its founders and $4 billion revenues becomes formal. OneCoin: Class Action Demand By $103K Investor A class action document filed May 7 at the US Southern District Court of New York brings multiple charges against four executives behind OneCoin: brother and sister duo Konstantin Ignatov and Ruja Ignatova, Sebastian Greenwood and Mark Scott. дальше »
2019-5-9 16:00 | |
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13-Count Indictment Filed Against Two Men for Allegedly Fraudulent BTC Investment Scheme
A 13-count indictment was filed in the U.S. charging two men with the theft of 10.88 bitcoin (worth ~$59,000) as part of an allegedly fraudulent scheme involving over 50 bitcoin
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Komodo integrates Dilithium to offer fully quantum-secured blockchain
CryptoNinjas Komodo, an open-source infrastructure for an interoperable blockchain ecosystem, today announced the integration of Dilithium, a quantum-secure digital signature scheme. This new technology provides protection against attacks from quantum computers, ensuring an exceptional level of security. дальше »
2019-3-30 01:00 | |
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Agustin Carstens: Banks Should Not Issue Digital Currencies
Should banks design their own cryptocurrencies? According to Agustin Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, the answer is a definitive “no. ” Crypto Isn’t Cool? Carstens has never been a fan of crypto, having likening bitcoin to a “bubble,” a “Ponzi scheme” and an “environmental disaster” in the past. дальше »
2019-3-23 02:33 | |
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FBI Nabs OneCoin Ringleader at LAX as Massive Crypto Scam Unravels
On March 6th, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested OneCoin ringleader Konstantin Ignatov at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The government alleges that he was one of several masterminds behind the multi-billion dollar crypto pyramid scheme. дальше »
2019-3-9 04:30 | |
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