Fraud
SEC Official Calls Crypto Scams the ‘Flavor of the Year’
Scams involving celebrity endorsements of digital assets are becoming more common.
Ex-Manchester United Player Charged With Crypto Fraud
Retired Brazilian midfielder Anderson is one of eight people alleged to have been involved in a R$35 million ($6.5 million) money laundering operation.
SEC Secures Judgments Against 3 in Bitconnect Scam
One individual must pay more than $3 million and hand over a wallet containing 190 bitcoins.
SEC Charges So-Called DeFi Company for Allegedly Fraudulent $30M Offering
This is the SEC's first securities case involving decentralized finance technology.
Riccardo ‘Fluffypony’ Spagni Hires Top Attorney to Battle Extradition to South Africa on Fraud Charges
Spagni has hired Brian Klein, a leading crypto trial attorney, to handle his case.
SEC Charge Mother-Son Duo for Alleged Crypto ‘Supercomputer’ Ponzi Scheme
The agency said the pair raised over $12 million from investors by promising above-average returns.
What’s Going on With Banking App Chime?
According to ProPublica, banking app Chime has allegedly been closing a disproportionate number of customers’ accounts, sometimes not returning their money in the process, due to an “extraordinary surge” in fraudulent deposits. “The Hash” panel explores the Chime controversy as it raises the potential flaws of our current financial system and limits of technology.
SEC Brings Insider Trading Charges Against Dark Web User 'The Bull'
The 30-year-old Greek man allegedly sold fake insider trading tips on AlphaBay.
Swedish National Sentenced to 15 Years in Crypto Fraud Case
Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson will also have to forfeit a Thai resort and over $16 million in restitution to his victims.
Korean Authorities Investigate 33 People for $1.48B in Illicit Crypto Transactions
Fourteen were referred for prosecution, 15 were fined and four remain under investigation.
