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Scammers take advantage of Kobe Bryant’s death to steal crypto
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3 February, 2020

Scammers take advantage of Kobe Bryant’s death to steal crypto

Downloadable wallpaper featuring the athlete contains crypto-stealing malware.
Reginald Fowler rejects plea deal to avoid massive fines
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3 February, 2020

Reginald Fowler rejects plea deal to avoid massive fines

The “shadow bank” operator wants to see how the case plays out as he attempts to limit his financial responsibility.
Daiko Holdings acquires major stake in Bitgate crypto exchange
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2 February, 2020

Daiko Holdings acquires major stake in Bitgate crypto exchange

Daiko has acquired a controlling stake of 58.1% of the 100% stake in Bitgate, leaving the exchange’s operator, SNC, holding...
Ex-Vipstar exec linked to alleged large scale crypto fraud in Japan
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2 February, 2020

Ex-Vipstar exec linked to alleged large scale crypto fraud in Japan

Authorities in Japan arrested two people accused of defrauding an IT firm of around JPY78 million (US$712,000) worth of cryptocurrency.
Nomura launches crypto index for financial institutions
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2 February, 2020

Nomura launches crypto index for financial institutions

Japan’s consulting giant Nomura Research Institute has partnered with Intelligence Unit to launch a crypto index covering global US dollar...
Police arrest 10 in $6.6M Israeli crypto scam
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1 February, 2020

Police arrest 10 in $6.6M Israeli crypto scam

Authorities in Belgium, France and Israel have arrested ten people accused of orchestrating a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that cost investors...