Fraud

US regulator intervenes in ongoing alleged digital asset fraud
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16 March, 2021

US regulator intervenes in ongoing alleged digital asset fraud

Shawn Cutting is accused of raising millions of dollars off the back of false claims about his licensing status, and...
Ripple settles its lawsuit against YouTube over scam accounts
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12 March, 2021

Ripple settles its lawsuit against YouTube over scam accounts

The lawsuit alleged that YouTube had “feigned ignorance” as XRP scams defrauded millions of dollars on the video sharing platform.
Bithumb ramps up anti-money laundering protections
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12 March, 2021

Bithumb ramps up anti-money laundering protections

The new measures include enhanced Know-Your-Customer verification processes, as well as the introduction of new specialized blockchain intelligence technologies.
Centra Tech Sohrab Sharma sentenced to 8 years over celeb-hyped ICO scam
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9 March, 2021

Centra Tech Sohrab Sharma sentenced to 8 years over celeb-hyped ICO scam

Sohrab Sharma, the co-founder of Centra Tech, reportedly relied on fake partnerships and endorsements from celebrities like boxing champion Floyd...
Vietnam warns investors of digital currency trading risk
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9 March, 2021

Vietnam warns investors of digital currency trading risk

Financial authorities in Vietnam have issued a warning to the public to be aware of the risks of investing in...
Swedish man involved in digital currency fraud faces 40 years in jail after guilty plea
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8 March, 2021

Swedish man involved in digital currency fraud faces 40 years in jail after guilty plea

Roger Nils-Jones Karlsson is the founder of Eastern Metal Securities, a company that authorities said targeted no less than 3,577...
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