Finance
Crypto Trader Exposed as Convicted Fraudster: ZachXBT Unveils Identifying Details
ZachXBT uncovers the identity of a lucrative crypto trader, linking them to fraud and substantial gambling activities.
Legal
Gotbit's Founder Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case
Aleksei Andriunin pleads guilty to wire fraud and market manipulation, agreeing to serve a reduced prison sentence.
Altcoins
New York Supreme Court To Examine Libra Token Scandal Amid $100M Fraud Claims
The New York Supreme Court is moving forward with a class-action lawsuit that alleges the creators of the Libra token carried out a fraudulent scheme affecting investors.
Crypto News
Conviction of AML Bitcoin Creator for Fraudulent Scheme Tied to 'Casino Jack'
A California jury has found cryptocurrency entrepreneur Rowland Marcus Andrade guilty of committing wire fraud and money laundering linked to AML Bitcoin.
Fraud
Brendan Gunn, Brother of Olympic Breakdancer Raygun, Faces Fraud Charges Linked to Crypto Investments
Brendan Gunn has been accused by the Australian regulator of orchestrating a fraudulent crypto scheme that allegedly involved $113,000.
Legal Affairs
Aleksei Andriunin, Founder of Gotbit, Extradited to the U.S. on Fraud Allegations
The 26-year-old Russian executive faces serious charges regarding market manipulation.
Altcoins
Woman Gets Nearly 10 Years for $5.7 Million Bybit Fraud in Singapore
A court in Singapore has sentenced Ho Kai Xin to almost a decade in prison after she defrauded the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit of $5.7 million through payroll manipulation.
Altcoins
SafeMoon CTO Admits Guilt in Major Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Thomas Smith, SafeMoon's Chief Technology Officer, has pled guilty to conspiracy charges tied to a multimillion-dollar fraud case involving the cryptocurrency.
Finance
AI Fraudster Allegedly Scammed Firms Out of Millions in FTX Claims
An investigation reveals that a shadowy figure may have used AI to deceive trading firms in the FTX liquidation process, stealing over $5 million.
Finance
India's Law Enforcement Takes $190M from BitConnect Fraud Scheme
The Indian government seizes a substantial amount from the BitConnect fraud investigation, with the founder on the run.
Finance
SEC Suspends Fraud Lawsuit Against Crypto Miner Geosyn Amid Criminal Charges
The SEC has paused its fraud case against Geosyn Mining following the filing of criminal charges against its CEO and former executives.
Africa
Controversies Emerge in Africa's Crypto Landscape: The CAR Meme Coin Saga and Nigeria's Fraud Issues
The CAR's meme coin launch has raised eyebrows, with Nigeria leading the continent in crypto fraud amidst a hacking incident at Kenya's DCI.
Finance
Guilty Pleas from HashFlare Founders in Major Crypto Fraud Case
Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin face significant prison time for their role in a $577 million crypto Ponzi scheme.
Policy
Increase in Crypto Scam Revenue Driven by ‘Pig Butchering’ and AI Tactics in 2024
Fraudsters reportedly earned between $9.9 billion and $12.4 billion last year as techniques became more advanced.
Policy
Charges Filed Against Canadian Hacker for $65 Million Crypto Thefts
A Canadian man has been indicted for allegedly stealing $65 million in two cryptocurrency hacks, highlighting ongoing issues in decentralized finance security.
Regulation
Investigation Launched Against Binance for Fraud in France
French authorities are examining Binance over allegations of financial misconduct.
Policy
Do Kwon’s Criminal Proceedings Delayed Until 2026 Due to Evidence Challenges
Do Kwon's upcoming criminal trial faces potential delays as prosecutors tackle a significant amount of evidence. The trial is currently set for January 2026.
Policy
Do Kwon's Not Guilty Plea in Fraud Case After US Extradition
Do Kwon, once at the helm of the ill-fated Terra Luna project, has entered a not guilty plea to fraud charges following his extradition to the United States.
Finance
Do Kwon's Not Guilty Plea Marks a Major Legal Turning Point
Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs and the architect behind the failed Luna cryptocurrency system, has pleaded not guilty to fraud charges after being extradited to the United States.
Finance
Majority of New Crypto Tokens in 2024 Labeled Malicious: Insights from Blockaid
As much as $1.4 billion was reported lost to crypto scams in 2024, according to Blockaid's findings.
