Fraud
Swiss Finance Regulator Cracks Down on 'E-Coin' Cryptocurrency Scheme
Switzerland's financial markets regulator has cracked down on a trio of companies tied to an alleged cryptocurrency scam.
Moolah Exchange Founder Denies Fraud Charges in First Court Hearing
The trial of Ryan Kennedy, the controversial founder of the now-defunct dogecoin exchange Moolah, began in a UK court this week.
33 Cases: Cryptocurrency Fraud Is on the Rise in Japan
Japanese law enforcement officials have released new figures about cryptocurrency-related fraud during 2017.
Blockchain and Education: A Big Idea in Need of Bigger Thinking
Can blockchain technology have a real impact on education certification? CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues that it can, if the scope is wide enough.
Blockchain Startups Take on Ticket Touting, But Will They Gain Traction?
Blockchain startups are designing ethereum protocols to reduce ticket touting and fraud, but they face an uphill battle against the big incumbents.
SEC Files Fraud Suit Against Bitcoin Startup Owner
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud charges against a UK citizen accused of bilking the investors of a bitcoin startup.
Wanted: Police Seek Six OneCoin Promoters in India
India is looking to arrest six more people connected to the OneCoin digital currency scheme.
US Army Guardsmen Convicted for Bitcoin Credit Card Fraud
Two members of the US Army National Guard have been convicted of running a credit card fraud scheme involving bitcoin.
More German Prosecutors Join OneCoin Investigations
Regional prosecutors in Germany are investigating a payment processor connected to OneCoin.
Hungary's Central Bank Organizes Task Force Against OneCoin
Hungary's government has set its sights on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.
