Crime
German Authorities Sold $14 Million in Seized Cryptos Over Price Fears
Prosecutors in Germany have made an emergency sale of cryptocurrencies seized in two investigations due to concerns over price volatility.
US Department of Justice, CFTC Probe Crypto Market Manipulation: Report
The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating cryptocurrency traders who may have manipulated the markets using old-school tricks.
China Prosecutes 98 Over Alleged $2 Billion OneCoin Pyramid Scheme
China has prosecuted nearly 100 individuals said to be involved with locally operating the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme.
Jennifer Aniston, Prince Charles Falsely Used to Promote Crypto Scam
Texas' securities regulator has issued a cease-and-desist to a crypto investment scheme that faked endorsements from high-profile individuals.
Founders of ICO Endorsed By Floyd Mayweather Indicted for Fraud
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York has announced that the co-founders of a Floyd Mayweather-backed ICO have been indicted.
Justice Department Veteran Backs Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Tool
A former U.S. Department of Justice section head has been hired to help drive sales of Bitfury's Crystal, a blockchain tracking product.
Korea's Biggest Crypto Exchange Raided Over Suspected Fraud
Prosecutors in South Korea have raided the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the country, UPbit, over suspected fraud, according to a report.
Security or Currency? Jury to Decide In ICO Fraud Case
A jury will decide whether tokens issued through two allegedly fraudulent initial coin offerings (ICOs) count as securities.
Crypto Investment Schemes Hit With Cease-and-Desists in Texas
A Texas regulator has issued cease-and-desist orders against two cryptocurrency schemes that it alleges are selling unregistered securities.
'Cryptojacking' Software Attack Hits Hundreds of Websites
The latest cryptojacking attack affects outdated versions of a major content management system.
