A German national accused of orchestrating a $150 million cryptocurrency fraud is now a fugitive after allegedly tampering with his ankle monitor while on home detention in New York. Prosecutors say he led a multi-level marketing scheme, promising massive returns, before siphoning off millions in cryptocurrency and disappearing just before his trial. An active investigation…
Texas regulators have issued an emergency cease-and-desist order against two individuals accused of promoting a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme. The alleged scheme, tied to Trage Technologies, promised high returns on digital asset arbitrage trading but is accused of misleading investors. Authorities claim the company falsely asserted SEC registration and used illegal multilevel marketing tactics, posing…
Two South Korean lawmakers have called for a full investigation into the KOK token after its value collapsed to almost zero. Victims have accused Korea’s largest newspaper of promoting the scam, sparking concerns about its role. The alleged cryptocurrency fraud has caused an estimated $3 billion in losses, affecting about 1.86 million investors worldwide. Korean…
The XRP Army is ramping up efforts to push back against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s appeal in the Ripple lawsuit, calling it unnecessary and damaging to the cryptocurrency market. XRP supporters claim that the SEC’s actions create instability in the crypto sector, directly contradicting the agency’s mission. XRP Army’s Petition Calls for…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is raising alarms about the growing risks of cryptocurrency scams and other investment fraud during World Investor Week 2024. Amid the rising influence of AI, social media, and aggressive financial marketing, investors are struggling to find reliable advice. The agency is focusing on scams involving cryptocurrencies, financial grooming,…
David Carmona, founder of the Icomtech cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for defrauding investors with false promises of profits. His scheme targeted working-class people with the lure of financial freedom through cryptocurrency trading and mining, none of which actually took place. Lavish expos were held to entice more…
Institutional investors and wealth managers anticipate a sharp increase in digital asset fund launches, with 70% of those surveyed expecting a rise over the next 12 months, according to new research by Nickel Digital Asset Management. 92% of respondents also foresee traditional financial institutions entering the sector with their own funds, driven in part by…
September 26, 2024 at 06:28 PM GST updated: September 26, 2024 at 02:24 PM 2 mins read News Hamster Kombat launches on Binance, with trading starting at 12:00 UTC on Sept. 26, drawing attention from 300M players. Three-quarters of HMSTR tokens are for airdrops, with 60% distributed at launch, signaling high market anticipation. Hamster Kombat’s…
September 26, 2024 at 06:23 AM GST updated: September 25, 2024 at 10:24 PM 2 mins read News The use of and continued management of blockchain technology involves considerable financial investment. Although it offers superior security in contrast to traditional systems, blockchain isn’t entirely immune to attacks. In general, pseudonymity in transactions on the blockchain…
UBS remains optimistic about gold’s potential, despite its current record highs. The Swiss investment bank highlights key factors, including the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and global geopolitical tensions that are boosting demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. UBS also notes that central bank purchases and investor inflows into gold ETFs are sustaining the metal’s…
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff says gold is “set to have its best year since 1979 when it rose 126%.” He highlighted that gold is up over $540 so far this year, which is its “largest dollar gain in history.” He further explained that “investors still haven’t noticed the bull market or added mining…
William Koo Ichioka has been ordered to pay over $36 million after admitting to a forex and digital asset fraud scheme. His scam, which started in 2018, involved falsifying financial documents and misusing investor funds for personal luxuries like cars and jewelry. In addition to financial penalties, Ichioka faces prison time. The Commodity Futures Trading…
Bybit’s head of institution has shared his insights into the possible effects of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts on the cryptocurrency market. “We anticipate that the recent rate cut could enhance market sentiment and encourage both retail and institutional investors to diversify their portfolios by exploring and investing in cryptocurrencies,” he opined. Bybit’s Chris Aruliah…
Terraform Labs has received court approval to wind down operations in bankruptcy following a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company had been at the center of a scandal that left cryptocurrency investors facing significant losses after the Terra ecosystem collapsed. Court Approves Terraform Labs Wind-Down Terraform Labs has been granted…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Flyfish Club for conducting an unregistered offering of crypto asset securities through non-fungible tokens (NFTs), raising $14.8 million for an exclusive restaurant project. “Flyfish agreed to a cease-and-desist order, to pay a $750,000 civil penalty, and to comply with certain undertakings,” the regulator noted. SEC Charges…
On Monday, U.S.-based Microstrategy, the publicly traded business intelligence (BI) company, unveiled plans for a private offering of $700 million in convertible senior notes. The BI firm plans to raise capital to pay off existing debt and purchase more bitcoin. Microstrategy Reveals Another Private Offering According to Microstrategy’s (Nasdaq: MSTR) announcement, the notes, set to…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with several organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to educate the public about cryptocurrency scams, especially those involving fake romantic relationships. These partnerships aim to help consumers recognize and avoid these “pig butchering” scams, which defraud victims by building false trust and promoting fake cryptocurrency…
Attestant executives believe ETH needs clearer messaging to attract investors. The executives emphasized the inclusion of staking in Ethereum ETFs. Ethereum, often regarded as the second most valuable cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, is facing challenges in attracting institutional investors. Executives from Attestant, an institutional staking firm, believe that Ethereum’s current market performance doesn’t fully reflect its…
South Korean police arrested a man in his 40s for orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded 158 investors of 16 billion won ($12 million). Operating from November 2021 to June 2022, he promised an 18% monthly return on investments in a fake cryptocurrency mining business. The scam resulted in individual losses ranging from 1.2 million…