Fraud

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...
Philippines SEC pinpoints 5 digital currency ‘get rich quick’ schemes
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8 May, 2020

Philippines SEC pinpoints 5 digital currency ‘get rich quick’ schemes

The regulator said the illegal investment schemes were promising unfeasibly high rates of return to investors willing to stump up...
CFTC charges 3 accused of pocketing $15M via investment scams
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8 May, 2020

CFTC charges 3 accused of pocketing $15M via investment scams

Digital Platinum and All In Publishing defrauded investors through a variety of false advertising campaigns, according to the regulator.
Digital currency management firm Iterative Capital accused of fraud
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29 April, 2020

Digital currency management firm Iterative Capital accused of fraud

The company faces a lawsuit for misappropriating investment funds for personal expenses.
Blockvest founder might be headed straight to jail
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22 April, 2020

Blockvest founder might be headed straight to jail

A judge determines that the amount of fraud and lies perpetrated by the blockchain-based asset manager are overwhelmingly impactful.
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