Crime
Bitcoin Fraudsters Misled Investors and Impersonated Regulators, CFTC Alleges
The CFTC has filed charges against two individuals for allegedly impersonating the regulator in an effort to defraud bitcoin investors.
WSJ Investigation Alleges $88 Million Laundered Through 46 Crypto Exchanges
The Wall Street Journal claimed Friday that 46 crypto exchanges were used to launder nearly $90 million – with $9 million going through ShapeShift.
SEC, CFTC Charge Bitcoin Futures Firm 1Broker With Securities Law Violations
The SEC and CFTC are suing bitcoin derivatives trader 1pool and CEO Patrick Brunner for violating federal law with a security swap scheme.
US Judge Sides With CFTC in Fraud Case, Ruling Cryptos Are Commodities
A U.S. judge has sided with the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission in a fraud lawsuit, ruling cryptocurrencies are commodities.
SEC Seeks Court Sanction Against PlexCoin ICO Founders
The SEC is taking seeking further action against the founders of the Plexcoin crypto scheme, alleging they are not complying with court orders.
Reports: Taiwan Police Arrest Cody Wilson Following Assault Charges
News reports claim that Taiwan authorities have arrested Cody Wilson after he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in the U.S.
Japan Lost $540 Million to Crypto Hacks in First Half of 2018
Japan's police agency has released data revealing that cyberattacks leading to thefts of cryptocurrency rose sharply earlier this year.
Europol Warns of Crypto Hacks and Mining Malware in Latest Report
Europol has warned against the rising threats of cryptocurrency hacks and mining malware in a new report.
Texas Securities Watchdog Takes Action Against 3 Alleged Crypto Frauds
The Texas State Securities Board has taken emergency action against three crypto investment schemes it alleges are attempting to hoax local investors.
Cryptojacking Scripts Found on Local Indian Government Sites
Municipal government websites in Andhra Pradesh are running cryptojacking scripts, a group of security researchers found earlier this month.
