Ponzi Scheme

BitConnect frontman banned from financial services in Australia
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7 September, 2020

BitConnect frontman banned from financial services in Australia

John Bigatton has been described as a “born salesman,” and is the subject of investigation by the Australian regulator since...
CFTC seeking $572M from BTC scam Control-Finance
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26 August, 2020

CFTC seeking $572M from BTC scam Control-Finance

The U.S. regulator is seeking over $572 million from the operator of BTC scam Control-Finance in restitution and penalty.
Potential legal crackdown is coming for DeFi token Ponzi
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19 August, 2020

Potential legal crackdown is coming for DeFi token Ponzi

The total value locked in DeFi platforms has exceeded $6 billion and has opened a can of worms for the...
US charges 5 with running AirBit Club block reward mining Ponzi scheme
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19 August, 2020

US charges 5 with running AirBit Club block reward mining Ponzi scheme

The suspects reportedly operated AirBit Club, a scam that allegedly defrauded its investors of over $20 million.
US authorities seize $6.5M in Banana Fund Ponzi scam
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5 August, 2020

US authorities seize $6.5M in Banana Fund Ponzi scam

Federal investigators found Banana Fund had been siphoning off investor funds to finance the administrator’s digital currency speculation.
PlusToken key execs among 109 arrested in China
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31 July, 2020

PlusToken key execs among 109 arrested in China

27 individuals who played a major role and 82 key members of the PlusToken Ponzi Scheme have been arrested, bringing...
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