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CFTC default on $147M digital currency Ponzi scheme
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6 April, 2020

CFTC default on $147M digital currency Ponzi scheme

The CFTC has requested default and a voluntary dismissal of its action against Control-Finance and its operator Benjamin Reynolds who...
French soccer star sues scammers who used his image
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2 April, 2020

French soccer star sues scammers who used his image

French soccer sensation Kylian Mbappe is suing scammers who used his image to promote a digital currency scam. The scam...
Beware of BTC scams preying on Coronavirus fears: UK authorities
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31 March, 2020

Beware of BTC scams preying on Coronavirus fears: UK authorities

A number of local authorities in the U.K. have urged their residents to beware of scammers that ask for BTC...
US fights back against OneCoin lawyer appeal
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26 March, 2020

US fights back against OneCoin lawyer appeal

Mark Scott was convicted on charges of laundering as much as $400 million on behalf of the allegedly fraudulent digital...
Canadian regulator cautions against 2 digital currency scams
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24 March, 2020

Canadian regulator cautions against 2 digital currency scams

A Canadian provincial regulator has warned the public against two digital currency firms. The two are affiliated and have been...
Former US Senator busted in digital currency ICO scam
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23 March, 2020

Former US Senator busted in digital currency ICO scam

The SEC has brought an emergency action against the former politician and two accomplices.
Fraudsters target coronavirus fears with fake BTC donations drive
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20 March, 2020

Fraudsters target coronavirus fears with fake BTC donations drive

A number of fake emails have been asking for BTC donations to the World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Solidarity Response...
2 Canadians get jail time in US over HitBTC Twitter scam
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19 March, 2020

2 Canadians get jail time in US over HitBTC Twitter scam

The two were involved in a scam impersonating a customer service Twitter account of digital currency exchange HitBTC.
If exchanges won’t stop Bitcoin scams, processors can—and will
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17 March, 2020

If exchanges won’t stop Bitcoin scams, processors can—and will

A recently-published research report into the PlusToken scam highlights the role regulated digital exchanges play in laundering the proceeds of...
FCA issues warning to avoid coronavirus-linked digital asset scams
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14 March, 2020

FCA issues warning to avoid coronavirus-linked digital asset scams

People need to be cautious when approached about any investment linked to COVID-19.
New Zealand authorities warn consumers to avoid Trade99
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14 March, 2020

New Zealand authorities warn consumers to avoid Trade99

The country´s financial regulator believes the company is operating a digital currency-based scam.
Former Riot Blockchain chief settles penny stock case with SEC
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12 March, 2020

Former Riot Blockchain chief settles penny stock case with SEC

John O’Rourke III has reached agreement with the U.S. SEC over an alleged pump and dump scheme involving penny stocks.