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Former Goldman Sachs executive arrested for alleged crypto casino fraud
Former Wall Street executive Richard Kim has been arrested and charged with wire fraud and securities fraud for allegedly misappropriating over $4 million from investors in a blockchain-based online casino startup called ZeroEdge. According to a sworn affidavit filed by… дальше »
2025-4-18 20:21 | |
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80% of first-time crypto users demand visible security: study
Ramp Network’s latest user study finds fear of scams and fraud blocks new crypto adopters. Platforms must lead with transparency to win user trust. Ramp Network’s new report reveals that visible security and fraud prevention are top priorities for first-time… дальше »
2025-4-17 17:04 | |
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Chinese fraud ring laundered over $6m in Tether’s USDT from 66,800 Indian victims: report
A Chinese court sentenced nine individuals for running a telecom fraud ring that defrauded over 66,000 Indian victims and reportedly laundered proceeds through Tether’s USDT. Nine individuals have been sentenced to prison in China for their roles in a telecom… дальше »
2025-4-15 12:16 | |
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CryptoPunks trader pleads guilty to $13m NFT tax fraud
A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to federal charges after failing to report millions in profits from trading non-fungible tokens. In an April 11 press release, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said Waylon Wilcox,… дальше »
2025-4-15 11:25 | |
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FDUSD custodian releases attestation report showing 1:1 backing despite Justin Sun’s $500M fraud claim
First Digital Labs has released a new attestation report confirming that its FDUSD stablecoin is fully backed despite ongoing fraud accusations from Tron founder Justin Sun. According to the report published on Apr. дальше »
2025-4-15 10:36 | |
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Illinois Senate passes Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act targeting crypto crime
A bill targeting crypto fraud and deceptive practices has been passed by the Illinois Senate. Dubbed the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act, Senate Bill 1797, introduced by Senator Mark Walker, cleared the chamber with a 39-17 vote on April… дальше »
2025-4-11 13:29 | |
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US Justice Department (DOJ) Will Stop Investigating Crypto Exchanges and Wallets
The DoJ's new directive to stop targeting crypto exchanges, mixers, and wallets has sparked both relief and concern. While it may offer operational freedom, critics fear it could fuel fraud and criminal activity. дальше »
2025-4-9 22:48 | |
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Australia shuts down 95 firms linked to pig butchering crypto scams
$35. 8 million in reported losses across 14 countries. Scam used fake relationships to lure crypto investments. Court-appointed liquidators found only 3 firms held assets. Australian regulators have intensified their crackdown on crypto-related fraud, targeting a web of 95 companies involved in a widespread “pig butchering” scheme. дальше »
2025-4-8 15:53 | |
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UAE crypto firm fined $428K in FBI wash trading sting
UAE-based CLS Global fined $428,059 for wash trading in US crypto markets. The firm pleaded guilty to market manipulation and wire fraud. The case stemmed from an FBI sting operation involving a fake crypto company. дальше »
2025-4-4 06:38 | |
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Elon Musk’s sale of X to xAI just made fraud lawsuit ’a lot spicer’
Billionaire investor Elon Musk has sold his social media platform X to his AI startup xAI, sparking controversy as it coincides with a US judge rejecting his bid to dismiss a lawsuit tied to the social media platform. дальше »
2025-3-29 04:02 | |
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President Trump Pardons Arthur Hayes and Other BitMEX Founders
Trump's surprise pardons for BitMEX's founders have left the crypto community puzzled, especially with Sam Bankman-Fried's pardon odds rising amid increasing fraud concerns. The post President Trump Pardons Arthur Hayes and Other BitMEX Founders appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-29 23:46 | |
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Crypto scammers nabbed in India for $700k fraud posing as a Japanese exchange
Law enforcement in India has arrested five suspects who allegedly duped a businessman out of roughly $700,000 via a fake cryptocurrency trading platform. According to local media, the five suspects, including one woman, were taken into custody following an investigation… дальше »
2025-3-27 10:58 | |
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Will Ripple (XRP) Be Used for Payments on X (Twitter) and Take Over Global Finance?
Elon Musk wants to turn X into an “everything app. ” He believes X Payments could become half of the global financial system. In a podcast, Musk talked about creating a payment system with minimal fraud, according to Zach Humphries. дальше »
2025-3-26 16:00 | |
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Netflix filmmaker accused of $11M fraud, spent funds on crypto and stock speculation
Federal prosecutors have charged filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch with fraud and money laundering, alleging he misused $11 million from Netflix to fund high-risk stock and cryptocurrency trades instead of developing a sci-fi television series. дальше »
2025-3-19 11:54 | |
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North Dakota Senate passes bill to regulate crypto ATMs
A North Dakota bill that places various safeguards on cryptocurrency ATMs, including a daily transaction cap and mandatory fraud warnings, has passed the Senate. On March 18, House Bill 1447 cleared the Senate in a 45-to-1 vote, bringing it a… дальше »
2025-3-19 10:56 | |
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North Dakota Senate passes bill to tighten crypto ATM rules
The North Dakota Senate has approved a bill regulating crypto ATMs, reinstating a $2,000 daily transaction cap per user that was previously removed by the state’s House. House Bill 1447, which aims to introduce stricter oversight of crypto ATMs to protect residents from fraud, was passed by a 45-to-1 vote on March 18. Introduced to […] дальше »
2025-3-19 09:22 | |
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Malaysian authorities warn of an uptick in crypto investment fraud
Malaysia is seeing a rise in cryptocurrency investment scams, with authorities warning that more professionals and senior citizens are being targeted. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department Director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said in a Mar. 17 report that… дальше »
2025-3-17 15:40 | |
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LATAM crypto: fraud risks rise in Mexico while Argentina bets on lithium tokens
LATAM’s cryptocurrency landscape continues to grow. This week’s highlights come from Mexico, where Sumub (a digital assets security platform) published a report detailing the cases of digital asset fraud and how they affect users. дальше »
2025-3-16 11:45 | |
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AML Bitcoin founder convicted of fraud and money laundering
A federal jury has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder and CEO of AML Bitcoin, of wire fraud and money laundering related to the fraudulent marketing and sale of the cryptocurrency. The verdict was reached after a five-week trial in… дальше »
2025-3-14 22:38 | |
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Nebraska enacts stricter rules for crypto ATMs to curb fraud
A bill tightening oversight on cryptocurrency ATMs to curb fraud has been signed into law in Nebraska. According to a March 12 press release from Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, the new law, called the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act,… дальше »
2025-3-13 09:42 | |
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Tucker Interviews FTX’s SBF in Prison, Discusses “Dystopian” Life Behind Bars
In his recent prison interview with Tucker Carlson, Sam Bankman Fried maintained his innocence and expressed confusion as to why he was convicted of fraud. He argued that FTX was a legitimate service, and although there was a crisis, the company was still solvent. дальше »
2025-3-9 21:09 | |
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NY State Bill Defines Civil Fine of Up To $5 Million for Crypto Scams
New York’s crypto bill proposes defining scams and fraud while balancing penalties. The crypto community is hopeful, but the bill may face obstacles in passing. The post NY State Bill Defines Civil Fine of Up To $5 Million for Crypto Scams appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-6 21:47 | |
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New York introduces new bill to crack down on crypto rug pulls and private key theft
The bill could significantly deter crypto fraud, fostering a more secure investment landscape and enhancing trust in digital asset markets. The post New York introduces new bill to crack down on crypto rug pulls and private key theft appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2025-3-9 15:56 | |
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US Cracks Down On Crypto Fraud, Returning $8.2 Million To Victims
Victims of the “wrong number” scam across the United States, including Ohio, are getting some form of justice thanks to the latest initiatives of the US authorities. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 33 crypto fraud victims nationwide, including a city of Mentor resident, have been identified. дальше »
2025-3-4 06:30 | |
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Indian police bust $2m RSN crypto scam with alleged ties to China
Law enforcement in India has arrested three in connection to a large-scale crypto fraud that lured over 2,000 victims with promises of lucrative returns. According to local media, police in the northeastern Indian state of Assam have cracked down on… дальше »
2025-3-3 11:15 | |
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South Korea launches official crypto crime prosecution unit
The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office has launched a formal joint investigation unit that exclusively tackles crypto-related crimes and fraud cases. According to a report by Aju News, the department is named the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office-run Joint Investigation… дальше »
2025-2-28 12:15 | |
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Cybercriminals ditch Bitcoin for stablecoins as illicit trades potentially surpassed $51 billion in 2024 – Chainalysis
Illicit crypto transactions exceeded $51 billion in 2024, significantly higher than previous estimates due to underreporting, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The findings, published in the company’s latest Crypto Crime Report, indicate a surge in AI-driven fraud, stablecoin laundering, and sophisticated cybercrime networks. дальше »
2025-2-28 22:15 | |
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SEC in talks to stay the civil fraud case against TRON founder Justin Sun
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering pausing its civil fraud case against TRON founder Justin Sun to explore a possible resolution that could benefit both parties and the public. дальше »
2025-2-28 12:34 | |
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Gotbit founder extradited to the US to face market manipulation charges
Gotbit founder and CEO Aleksei Andriunin was extradited to the US on Feb. 25, the US Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts said. The 26-year old Russian national was arrested in October 2024 over allegations of market manipulation and fraud. дальше »
2025-2-27 23:10 | |
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Senator Durbin Introduces New Bill to Combat Crypto ATM Fraud
Key Takeaways: Sen. Dick Durbin introduced the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act to prevent increased scams at ATMs for cryptocurrencies. The bill includes transaction caps and mandatory rebates, especially for The post Senator Durbin Introduces New Bill to Combat Crypto ATM Fraud appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »
2025-2-28 06:30 | |
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Brazilian national faces 20-year sentence for $290 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme
A Brazilian citizen appeared in U.S. District Court in Seattle following extradition from Switzerland to face $290 million Bitcoin investment fraud charges. According to the press release from the US Department of Justice, Douver T. Braga pleaded not guilty to… дальше »
2025-2-23 15:29 | |
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South Korean ‘coin king’ re-arrested for $47m crypto fraud
South Korean crypto figure Park, known as “Jonbur Kim” or the “Coin King,” has been arrested again on fresh fraud charges. This arrest comes just weeks after his release on bail for a separate crypto scam case. The Seoul Southern… дальше »
2025-2-21 17:34 | |
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Safemoon CTO pleads guilty in $200m crypto fraud case
Safemoon CTO Thomas Smith has pleaded guilty to charges in a $200 million crypto fraud case. US authories arrested the Safemoon exec, alongside CEO Braden John Karony, in 2023. Thomas Smith, the chief technology officer of SafeMoon LLC, has pleaded guilty to two charges of securities fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy. дальше »
2025-2-22 14:06 | |
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Safemoon CTO withdraws not-guilty plea, admits to $200m SafeMoon fraud
Thomas Smith, the chief technology officer of the now-defunct cryptocurrency firm SafeMoon, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy in connection with a multimillion-dollar scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of over $200 million. Per a recent… дальше »
2025-2-21 10:46 | |
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SEC launches new unit to combat crypto fraud and cybercrime
The SEC has renamed its Division of Enforcement’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit (CACU) to the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). CETU’s focus will be, among other things, to combat crypto fraud and cybercrime. дальше »
2025-2-21 21:49 | |
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SEC Unveils New Cyber Unit to Tackle Cryptocurrency Fraud
Сообщение SEC Unveils New Cyber Unit to Tackle Cryptocurrency Fraud появились сначала на Coinstelegram.
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SEC forms Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to combat crypto and AI-related fraud
The SEC's new unit aims to enhance investor protection and market integrity by addressing cyber threats and fostering technological innovation. The post SEC forms Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to combat crypto and AI-related fraud appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2025-2-22 17:47 | |
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Two UK men arrested in crypto fraud targeting elderly victim
Two men have been arrested in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud case that led to a 75-year-old Aberdeenshire man losing a six-figure sum. Police began investigating the case in July 2024. On February 18, 2025, officers from North East Division… дальше »
2025-2-20 22:34 | |
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Crypto scam: $5.6m stolen in FTX debt claims fraud
A scam group posing as FTX debt claimants defrauded two companies of more than $5.6 million, according to a new report from Inca Digital. The perpetrators allegedly used AI-generated identities and unauthorized access to bankruptcy records to execute the scheme.… дальше »
2025-2-18 19:02 | |
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Cyprus police warn of large-scale SMS crypto scam impersonating Binance: report
Cyprus police have warned the public about a surge in SMS scams impersonating a crypto exchange. Cyprus police have issued a warning about a rise in SMS fraud targeting crypto investors, with scammers impersonating the Binance crypto exchange, Cyprus Mail… дальше »
2025-2-18 14:40 | |
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