Fraud

Meta 1 Coin: SEC files for default judgment against $9M scam
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23 November, 2020

Meta 1 Coin: SEC files for default judgment against $9M scam

The securities regulator alleged that the operators of Meta 1 Coin defrauded investors in the U.S. and beyond of over...
Australian regulator indicts BitConnect promoter John Bigatton
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20 November, 2020

Australian regulator indicts BitConnect promoter John Bigatton

John Bigatton is accused of operating an unregistered managed investment scheme and providing financial advice without a license to do...
56 digital currency cases prosecuted in US since 2017: SEC
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20 November, 2020

56 digital currency cases prosecuted in US since 2017: SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has brought cases against 56 companies dealing in the digital currency and blockchain space.
Ex-Microsoft engineer involved in $10M BTC fraud get 9 years
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12 November, 2020

Ex-Microsoft engineer involved in $10M BTC fraud get 9 years

Volodymyr Kwashuk is charged with taking advantage of his Microsoft access to steal currency stored value such as digital gift...
Beware of CoinGeek imposters
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9 November, 2020

Beware of CoinGeek imposters

We would like to take the time to remind our audience that CoinGeek is not affiliated with fraudulent websites.
CFTC wins $900K lawsuit against digital currency Ponzi scheme
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9 November, 2020

CFTC wins $900K lawsuit against digital currency Ponzi scheme

Breonna Clark, who also went by Alexander Pak to her clients, will have to pay $450,302 in restitution to the...