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The Daily: Chinese Crackdown Continues, ICO Head Faces 15 Years in Prison
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover stories about the latest development in the ongoing Chinese government crackdown on online crypto forums, an ICO head who faces up to fifteen years in a US prison for securities fraud, and more. дальше »
2018-8-28 11:57 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] is going to evaporate, says ‘Wolf of Wall Street’
Jordan Belfort, aka, the “Wolf of Wall Street” believes that Bitcoin, the top-ranked cryptocurrency is going to evaporate. The former penny-stocker broker who was pleaded guilty to fraud charges in 1999 is no stranger to espousing negative rhetoric about Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market in general. дальше »
2018-8-27 21:38 | |
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Indian Authorities Nab High-Profile Bitcoin Scammers
As India still remains uncertain regarding its regulatory framework for digital currency operations, a number of high-profile fraud cases involving Bitcoin have come to light. Police authorities from the Indian State of Chandigarh recently arrested Amit Bharadwaj for his role in a multicrore Bitcoin scam, reports local publication The Indian Express. дальше »
2018-8-27 04:00 | |
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Crypto Fraud the Leading Factor for Public Cynicism
Since cryptocurrencies broke into the mainstream, it’s always one negative thing after the other as critics and cynics have tirelessly tried to bury them. Cryptos have been labeled a scam, a bubble, a fraud, a phase and all sort of negative comments have been passed about it, including many notable figures in the world of […] The post Crypto Fraud the Leading Factor for Public Cynicism appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-8-27 02:13 | |
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CFTC Wins Case Against Cryptocurrency Promoter That Ran Bold and Vicious Frauds
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) won a court case against a cryptocurrency promoter that cheated investors by running “a bold and vicious fraud. ” According to Bloomberg on August 24, 2018, the CFTC managed to ban the cryptocurrency operator permanently, Patrick McDonnell ordering, him to pay a hefty fine in restitution and penalties. дальше »
2018-8-25 17:00 | |
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Indiegogo Facilitates Issuance of Securities Tokens
Indiegogo, a popular crowdfunding website, is allowing an Aspen-based luxury ski resort to issue and distribute securities tokens via its platform. The hotel is seeking to raise $18 million USD through the offering – which Indiegogo has claimed is fully compliant with all pertinent regulations. дальше »
2018-8-25 16:05 | |
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$1.1 Million Landmark Crypto Fraud Case Establishes CFTC Jurisdiction
The US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) helped bring a fraud case to court, hoping to both assist in its ultimate prosecution and establish precedent. The New York Eastern District Court decided in the CFTC’s favor, ending in a combined over $1. дальше »
2018-8-25 10:20 | |
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Teen SIM Swapper Steals Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrencies
Police in Santa Clara, California, have arrested a 19-year-old SIM swapper who allegedly stole over $1 million in cryptocurrencies. One victim alleged that he lost $150,000 in crypto as a result of the SIM card fraud. дальше »
2018-8-25 22:15 | |
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U.S. SEC Denies Nine More Bitcoin ETFs
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just put nine more bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the chopping block. In three separate orders issued on August 22, 2018, the agency nixed the proposals and contingent rule changes for ETF filings submitted by ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:18 | |
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Another Sim Swapper Caught In The Act As BTC Is Used To Buy Audi R8
Police in California have arrested 19-year of Xzavyer Narvaez on suspicion of fraud and grand theft through allegations that Narvaez had been carrying out sim-swapping attacks in order to gain illicit access to people’s Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-23 16:30 | |
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A Deep Dive into Land Layby Kenya’ Smart Contracts and Automation of Land Registry
Blockchain technology has found a potent use case in land registration and management processes because of transparency and security features it provides. The immutable and non-hackable features of Blockchain are appealing to land management institutions that want to tackle numerous cases of fraud bedevilling the industry. дальше »
2018-8-23 13:31 | |
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Surprise Surprise As SEC Reject ANOTHER Bitcoin ETF
It’s Thursday, which means another deadline for a Bitcoin ETF application within the SEC has approached. In a shocking turn of events (I’m joking), the SEC has rejected the ETF, putting this one at the end of a long list of failed and lost ETF applications. дальше »
2018-8-23 12:30 | |
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SEC Rejects Applications for 9 Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC has said no to applications for nine different Bitcoin ETFs. Applications came from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares. Nine applications to list and trade different Bitcoin ETFs were rejected by the SEC, according to three different releases dated August 22nd. дальше »
2018-8-23 10:00 | |
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Thai Central Bank Defends Cryptocurrencies
In the high-profile Thai crypto fraud case involving an actor, Thailand’s central bank has clarified that the fraud is not related to cryptocurrency trading, but a general misuse of money. Thailand has recently legalized seven cryptocurrencies, authorized seven crypto firms, and the Bank of Thailand has green-lighted commercial banks’ subsidiaries for crypto activities. дальше »
2018-8-21 14:02 | |
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Indian Head Of BitConnect Arrested For Fraud
Divyesh Darji has been arrested for allegedly defrauding thousands of investors during his time as head of the now-defunct crypto exchange.
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How to get your money back if you became a victim of a fraud ICO
The cryptocurrency market is good. It is a space for new projects to launch themselves and has a whole community routing for it. To be a participant in the cryptocurrency market, you require a lot of patience. дальше »
2018-8-20 07:37 | |
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Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency Fraud on the Rise in Britain
According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a British watchdog, cryptocurrency fraud is on the rise in Britain according to Reuters report on August 17, 2018. The fraudsters lure their victims with promises of instant wealth through their “investment packages. дальше »
2018-8-19 02:00 | |
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Telling the truth about defects in technology should never, ever, ever be illegal
Congress has never made a law saying, “Corporations should get to decide who gets to publish truthful information about defects in their products,”— and the First Amendment wouldn’t allow such a law — but that hasn’t stopped corporations from conjuring one out of thin air, and then defending it as though it was a natural right they’d had all along. дальше »
2018-8-18 11:00 | |
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Dutch Trader Loses Reclamation Suit Against Banks That Froze His Accounts
In November 2016, a Dutch cryptotrader tried to buy his first 10 bitcoin, first using funds from his ING bank and later from ABN Amro. Both banks denied the transactions. дальше »
2018-8-18 23:22 | |
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The island of enchantment hasn’t lost its charm: An entrepreneur’s guide to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently. From the mayor being arrested on fraud charges, to theport, you’re met with bright colors, wide smiles, and vibrant energy which characterize the “Island of Enchantment” and its friendly, optimistic people. дальше »
2018-8-18 20:36 | |
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Bitcoin Investor Sues AT&T For $224 Million in Alleged Crypto Fraud
While cryptocurrency scams and lawsuits are usually based on “exit-scams” and outright frauds, Michael Terpin, a U. S. -based cryptocurrency investor, has filed a mammoth $224 million lawsuit against his telecom operator, citing the theft of digital tokens. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:00 | |
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UK’s Action Fraud Finds 203 Crypto Crimes Worth $2.5M Within Two Months
UK’s Action Fraud Finds Over $2 Million in Losses, Accounting for 203 Instances Of Crypto Fraud One of the biggest issues that arises with the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry is the potential for theft, as hackers find new ways to infiltrate it. дальше »
2018-8-17 16:39 | |
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Stock Exchange Trader and Banks Implicated in $24 Million Thai Bitcoin Scam
An investor in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as well as employees in no less than three banks have been implicated in the $24 million Bitcoin scam involving actor Jiratpisit “Boom” Jaravijit. дальше »
2018-8-17 02:55 | |
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US Investor Sues Telecom Company AT&T for Loss in Cryptocurrency Theft
On August 15, 2018, entrepreneur and cryptocurrency investor Michale Terpin filed a lawsuit worth $224 million against telecommunications company AT&T and accused the company of “negligence and fraud” regarding the theft of cryptocurrencies from his personal account. дальше »
2018-8-17 22:00 | |
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Crypto Investor Files $224M Lawsuit Against AT&T for Mobile-Hack
Michael Terpin has charged AT&T for the SIM-swap fraud wherein the hacker managed to impersonate his identity and gain access to his cryptocurrency accounts. The post Crypto Investor Files $224M Lawsuit Against AT&T for Mobile-Hack appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-8-16 10:14 | |
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Bitangels Co-Founder Sues AT&T for $224 Million Over Cryptocurrency Hack
The cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin is suing the large telecom firm AT&T because his mobile phone was compromised by hackers who stole $24M USD worth of digital assets. Terpin says he was hacked twice in less than a year and employees at AT&T participated in a SIM swap fraud. дальше »
2018-8-16 07:25 | |
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Ethereum Is The Scammers Favourite Coin
According to new research by Kaspersky Labs, Ethereum is the favoured coin for cryptocurrency scammers worldwide. As the most notorious cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin, Ethereum is the obvious choice for a scammer, built on a huge network but with little mainstream attention, it allows scammers to remain hidden, yet still able to access a huge network filled with the potential to commit fraud. дальше »
2018-8-16 06:00 | |
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US Investor Files Lawsuit Against AT&T Over Cryptocurrency Theft
A U. S. -based cryptocurrency investor and entrepreneur has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against telecommunications firm AT&T. Michael Terpin believes that he became the victim of a theft in which a large amount of digital currency was taken from him due to the company’s negligence. дальше »
2018-8-16 01:00 | |
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Crypto Investor Sues AT&T For $224M in SIM Swap Fraud, $23.8M in Tokens Stolen
Investor Sues AT&T For $224 Million USD Over Crypto Losses The US entrepreneur and crypto investor Michael Terpin has recently filed a $224 million USD lawsuit against the telecom giant AT&T. дальше »
2018-8-15 21:11 | |
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Playboy sues blockchain startup for screwing its cryptocurrency porno payment plan
Playboy Enterprises, the company behind seminal softcore pornography magazine Playboy, is suing a blockchain startup for fraud and breach of contract after it, uh, failed to deliver. The LA Times reports that a lawsuit has been filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. дальше »
2018-8-15 11:20 | |
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Playboy Suing Cryptocurrency Company Over Breach of Contract
Playboy Enterprises has filed a lawsuit against a cryptocurrency company over failure to create a digital currency wallet for payments. A Clash in Court Playboy Enterprises, the parent company behind the marquee adult magazine, has filed a lawsuit against Global Blockchain Technologies (GBT) in the Los Angeles County Superior Court according to LA Times. дальше »
2018-8-15 05:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Company Being Sued by Playboy for Fraud and Breach of Contract
A Canadian cryptocurrency company called Global Blockchain Technologies is facing legal troubles from Playboy, the famous adult magazine company. Details of the Legal Tussle According to the Los Angeles Times, Playboy Enterprises is suing Global Blockchain Technologies on allegations of fraud and breach of contract. дальше »
2018-8-15 00:37 | |
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SEC Issues new Warning about Cryptocurrencies and IRA Fraud
A growing number of individuals are moving their investments to self-directed individual retirement accounts in the hopes of building a better “nest egg” for their retirement. In doing so, however, they might be putting their funds in jeopardy, according to August 13, 2018 reports from the SEC. дальше »
2018-8-15 00:00 | |
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JoorsChain Coin ICO (JIC Token): Blockchain Digital Advertising System?
The digital advertising turnover is estimated to hit $237 billion by the end of 2018. By 2020, the figure is expected to have hit $335 billion. However, the industry still suffers from major inefficiency and fraud. дальше »
2018-8-12 01:40 | |
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British Cyber Crime Center Reports $2.5 Million Lost in Cryptocurrency Scams This Summer
A new report published by the British authorities warns citizens of a noticeable increase in cryptocurrency investment scams taking place within in the country over the summer. According to national fraud and cyber crime reporting center Action Fraud, 203 incidents of fraudsters cold calling victims using social media platforms to advertise ‘get rich quick’ investments involving… The post British Cyber Crime Center Reports $2. дальше »
2018-8-11 19:40 | |
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UK: $2.5 Million Losses in Crypto-Related Scams Reported This Summer
British police have warned the public about crypto-related fraud, revealing $2.5 million worth of losses this summer
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Lightning Network Payment System “SparkSwap” Makes Its Official Debut
A new way to trade bitcoin and digital currencies is now in the books. SparkSwap is the first crypto exchange to be built on the Lightning Network. It allows users to trade both bitcoin and altcoins in seconds without depositing assets with a third party. дальше »
2018-8-10 18:32 | |
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How Traditional Banks Are Looking to Enter the Crypto Space
On August 8, 2018, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon stated that more banks are considering building businesses to work with the digital currency ecosystem, seeing the emerging space of cryptocurrencies as a blind spot for major financial institutions. дальше »
2018-8-10 02:00 | |
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‘Be Aware’: UK Financial Regulator Sounds Alarm Over Yet Another Crypto ‘Clone Firm’
UK financial regulators focus attention on second fraud operation this week involving a crypto company claiming to be an authorized firm
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Pumps and Dumps of Cryptocurrencies: An Old Scam Made new
In sharp contrast to their original mission statement, there are many “pink sheet” or “penny stock” scams that go mostly unnoticed by the SEC and the exchanges. These Microcap Stock Fraud schemes run into the billions annually according to August 8, 2018, reports. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:00 | |
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Elon Musk’s Tesla Tweet Could Be Securities Fraud: Ex SEC Chair
Harvey Pitt, former SEC chairman, discusses the circumstances under which Elon Musk’s tweet about potentially taking Tesla private would qualify as market manipulation and securities fraud. Q2 hedge fund letters, conference, scoops etc Image source: YouTube Video Screenshot Would Musk’s Tweet About Taking Tesla Private Qualify As Manipulation? Transcript Right off the top. Do […] дальше »
2018-8-8 08:36 | |
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Security Researchers Discover Sophisticated Twitter Crypto Botnet
On August 6, 2018, two security researchers at Duo Security who were studying Twitter automation patterns, stumbled upon a vast network of Twitter bot accounts promoting crypto fraud. The sophisticated network was accidentally discovered while the researchers were looking into how to create a methodology for accurately identifying Twitter bots. дальше »
2018-8-8 00:00 | |
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Blockchain and the Insurance Industry: The Coming Revolution
Learn how blockchain and the insurance industry present a myriad of opportunities like transparency, trust, efficiency, and even fraud detection. The post Blockchain and the Insurance Industry: The Coming Revolution appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-8-7 17:03 | |
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Stands by His Dismissive Views on Cryptocurrencies
Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in America, said that he shouldn’t speak much about cryptocurrencies. In an interview with Harvard Business Review, Dimon expressed optimism over blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-7 16:45 | |
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