Fraud

Bitfinex, Tether fraud investigation to proceed in New York
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17 July, 2020

Bitfinex, Tether fraud investigation to proceed in New York

The ruling is the affirmation of a decision allowing the NY Attorney General to proceed with its Martin Act investigation...
BTC escrow CEO expected to plead guilty in $7M fraud
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13 July, 2020

BTC escrow CEO expected to plead guilty in $7M fraud

Prosecutors allege Jon Barry Thompson was involved in defrauding two customers through his firm Volantis Market Maker.
Pennsylvania man with phony BTC holdings pleads guilty to bank fraud
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12 July, 2020

Pennsylvania man with phony BTC holdings pleads guilty to bank fraud

Randall Joseph Smail admitted he used a fake account statement from Kraken exchange to back the loan of over $552,000...
CFTC seeks default judgment against Control-Finance fraud scheme
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8 July, 2020

CFTC seeks default judgment against Control-Finance fraud scheme

The CFTC plans to move for a default judgment after securing a Certificate of Default against Reynolds, and a Notice...
Promoting digital currency investment schemes illegal in Vietnam: official
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5 July, 2020

Promoting digital currency investment schemes illegal in Vietnam: official

Investing in digital currency remains illegal in Vietnam, and those who encourage people to invest in schemes are considered offenders.
Philippines SEC warns against Forsage, other digital currency schemes
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4 July, 2020

Philippines SEC warns against Forsage, other digital currency schemes

The regulator flagged three firms, Forsage, RCashOnline and The Saint John of Jerusalem Knights of Malta Foundation of the Philippines,...