Fraud

QuadrigaCX fraud not CEO’s death led to loss of $169M in user funds
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16 June, 2020

QuadrigaCX fraud not CEO’s death led to loss of $169M in user funds

The digital currency exchange’s downfall ‘resulted from fraud’ committed by CEO Gerald Cotton, according to Ontario regulator.
VaultAge investors to file class-action lawsuit over $17M fraud
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12 June, 2020

VaultAge investors to file class-action lawsuit over $17M fraud

The South African scheme has been the subject of investor fury after CEO and owner Willie Breedt vanished owing millions...
CipherTrace: $1.36B in digital currency stolen in 2020
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5 June, 2020

CipherTrace: $1.36B in digital currency stolen in 2020

The blockchain analytics firm takes a look at data related to digital currency crime and money laundering from January to...
FinCEN finds strong correlation between COVID-19 and digital currency scams
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16 May, 2020

FinCEN finds strong correlation between COVID-19 and digital currency scams

According to FINCEN, there have been over 70,000 cases of digital currency-related fraud reported to their agency since 2013.
Digital currency scams on the rise in New Zealand
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14 May, 2020

Digital currency scams on the rise in New Zealand

Scammers have been keen to target the Pacific communities in New Zealand, according to the Financial Markets Authority.
People’s Bank of China warns against blockchain investment scams
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14 May, 2020

People’s Bank of China warns against blockchain investment scams

Dubbed a “cheat sheet” for investors, the warning looks at common frauds including regular securities and pensions, virtual currencies and...
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