Fraud
South African Police Investigate Missing Brothers’ Crypto Platform, Africrypt
South African police are investigating in four provinces and cities including Johannesburg and Durban.
SEC Charges Founder of Crypto Startup Crowd Machine With Fraud
Australian Craig Sproule is accused of misleading investors about how he was going to use the proceeds of a $41 million initial coin offering back in 2018.
Facebook, Walmart and How Companies Shouldn’t Set Up in the Metaverse
Facebook’s “pivot to video” destroyed businesses that went along. The metaverse could be a repeat act.
What Crypto Can Learn From Elizabeth Holmes’ Fraud Conviction
There’s a surprisingly clear line between “fake it ‘til you make it” and just plain faking it.
Bitcoin Cash Briefly Spikes on Fraudulent Press Release
The cryptocurrency rose over 4.6% from $602.63 at around 11:30 UTC to $630.70 in less than 15 minutes after the publication of a fraudulent announcement.
He Saw Iceland’s Banking Fraud From Inside. Now He’s Worried About Crypto
“I think we’re living on a sand castle financial system,” says former banker and fraud investigator Jared Bibler.
The FTC Doesn’t See the Difference Between Crypto and LuLaRoe
A warning that lumped crypto exchanges with MLMs is misguided. But it’s also an important window into regulators’ mindsets.
Over $200M Lost to Crypto Fraud in the UK This Year
The figure is 30% higher than for the whole of 2020.
Bitqyck Founders Plead Guilty to Tax Evasion
Bruce Bise, 60, and Samuel Mendez, 65, face up to five years in federal prison after evading a combined $1.6 million in taxes.
Crypto Hedge Fund Fraudster Sentenced to 7 1/2 Years for Ponzi Scheme: Report
Australian national Stefan Qin bilked investors in his two hedge funds out of $90 million, according to authorities.
