Estonian Government Approves Extradition of Crypto-Fraud Accused Duo to the US, Again – Regulation Bitcoin News The Estonian government reportedly said it has met the conditions for the men's extradition as set by the Tallinn Circuit Court.

Estonian Government Approves Extradition of Crypto-Fraud Accused Duo to the US, Again - The Estonian government has once again approved the extradition of the two alleged masterminds behind the Hashflare crypto mining Ponzi scheme to the United States. According to a local new...

Onecoin Lawyer Mark Scott Sentenced to 10 Years for Money Laundering – Legal Bitcoin News Mark Scott, a lawyer entangled in the infamous Onecoin cryptocurrency fraud, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the U.S. District Court.

Onecoin Lawyer Mark Scott Sentenced to 10 Years for Money Laundering - Mark Scott, a lawyer entangled in the infamous Onecoin cryptocurrency fraud, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the U.S. District Court. The sentencing comes after a 2019 conviction.
Onecoin Lawyer Mar...

How Can Your Startup Support Cryptocurrency? With these strategies and considerations in mind, your business can successfully support cryptocurrency.

How Can Your Startup Support Cryptocurrency? - Cryptocurrency will become more popular and more accepted as more mainstream businesses support it. Without that ongoing recognition and perceived legitimacy, cryptocurrencies may continue to exist in an isolated niche.
But how c...

XRP Ledger's Clawback Consensus Boosts CBDC Prospects In a significant stride for the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the much-anticipated Clawback feature amendment has secured overwhelming support from the network's

XRP Ledger’s Clawback Feature Wins Consensus, Boosting CBDC Prospects - In a significant stride for the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the much-anticipated Clawback feature amendment has secured overwhelming support from the network’s validators. Surpassing the critical 80% voting thresho...

The rise of deep fakes in crypto crime In Subsum and CryptoUK’s “State of Verification and Monitoring in the Crypto Industry 2023” report they studied over 800,000 fraud events…

The rise of deep fakes in crypto crime - In Subsum and CryptoUK’s “State of Verification and Monitoring in the Crypto Industry 2023” report they studied over 800,000 fraud events…Continue reading on Medium »

Online pastor is accused of a $3m crypto scam. He claims God helped him Eligio Regalado allegedly targeted the Christian community, telling believers that God had told him investors would end up wealthy if they put money into INDXcoin

An online pastor is accused of running a $3m crypto scam. He claims God helped him - Eligio Regalado allegedly targeted the Christian community, telling believers that God had told him investors would end up wealthy if they put money into INDXcoin

Hong Kong Flags “Floki” and “TokenFi” Staking Programs Hong Kong has issued a warning regarding two suspicious investment offerings named "Floki Staking Program" and "TokenFi Staking Program.

Hong Kong Flags "Floki" and “TokenFi” Staking Programs - Hong Kong has issued a warning regarding two
suspicious investment offerings named "Floki Staking Program" and
"TokenFi Staking Program." These programs, enticing investors with promises of
sky-high annual returns ra...

A federal judge sentences OneCoin lawyer Mark Scott to 10 years in prison for his role in laundering millions of dollars through the crypto scheme (Turner Wright/Cointelegraph) - Turner Wright / Cointelegraph:
A federal judge sentences OneCoin lawyer Mark Scott to 10 years in...

OneCoin Lawyer Sentenced To 10 Years In $400 Million Crypto Scheme In a significant and dramatic twist within the intricate narrative of the OneCoin saga, Mark Scott, a former attorney, received a 10-year prison sentence on

OneCoin Lawyer Sentenced To 10 Years In $400 Million Crypto Scheme - In a significant and dramatic twist within the intricate narrative of the OneCoin saga, Mark Scott, a former attorney, received a 10-year prison sentence on the previous day from Judge Edgardo Ramos of the US...

Altcoins to watch amid US notice to sell $130M in BTC from Silk Road The US has issued a notice to sell $130 million in BTC linked to Silk Road. BTC price remains near $40k as market watches Ethereum, Solana and Memeinator.

Altcoins to watch amid US notice to sell $130M in BTC from Silk Road - The US government has issued a notice on the sale of over $130 million in BTC linked to Silk Road.
Court documents indicate this includes 2,874 BTC seized from drug trafficker Ryan Farace and 58 BTC from c...

Legal Analysis: Decoding A Spot Ethereum ETF Approval In a detailed legal analysis shared via X, Davis Polk lawyer Scott Johnsson dissected the complex path that Ethereum (ETH) must traverse to secure a spot

Legal Analysis: Lawyer Decodes The Spot Ethereum ETF Approval Process - In a detailed legal analysis shared via X, Davis Polk lawyer Scott Johnsson dissected the complex path that Ethereum (ETH) must traverse to secure a spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) approval. This deep-dive...

OneCoin’s Lawyer Gets a Decade in Jail Mark Scott, the lawyer who laundered $400 million for the OneCoin crypto scam, has been sentenced to ten years in prison. He was convicted in 2019.

OneCoin’s Lawyer Gets a Decade in Jail for Laundering $400 Million - Mark Scott, the lawyer who laundered $400 million for the OneCoin crypto scam, has been sentenced to ten years in prison. He was convicted of two counts related to bank fraud and money laundering in 2019.The ...

South African Regulator Expects to Determine Fate of 50 Crypto License Applications in 'Coming Weeks' – Regulation Bitcoin News South Africa financial industry watchdog stated 20 entities from the more than 100 entities that applied for a license have withdrawn.

South African Regulator Expects to Determine Fate of 50 Crypto License Applications in ‘Coming Weeks’ - The head of enforcement at South Africa’s financial industry watchdog said on Jan. 24 that he expects the organization to decide the fate of 50 crypto firms’ license applica...

Wallet provider Trezor reports unauthorised phishing emails aimed at users Users of crypto wallet provider Trezor have been targeted with an email-based phishing attack, with scammers trying to impersonate Trevor.

Wallet provider Trezor reports unauthorised phishing emails aimed at users - Users of crypto wallet provider Trezor have been targeted with an email-based phishing attack, with scammers trying to impersonate Trezor.
Malicious emails impersonating Trezor have been aimed at use...

FTX-Linked Billionaire Joe Lewis Pleads Guilty To 19 Fraud Charges In The US | Bitcoinist.com Billionaire Joe Lewis, formerly associated with FTX, has pleaded guilty to 19 fraud charges related to insider trading in the United States.

FTX-Linked Billionaire Joe Lewis Pleads Guilty To 19 Fraud Charges In The US - In a significant development, billionaire Joe Lewis, formerly associated with bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and known for owning a Premier League football club, has pleaded guilty to 19 fraud charges...

Bitcoin scam: FIR reveals multiple irregularities by CCB inspectors Bitcoin scam investigation reveals arrests of police officers, illegal custody, hacking, and destruction of evidence.

Bitcoin scam: FIR reveals multiple irregularities by CCB inspectors - FIR reveals that SIT has found irregularities in the investigation done by police officers on two cases filed in 2020 — one in K.G. Nagar police station and another in Cottonpet station. It further alleges t...

Bitcoin scam: SIT arrests two, including Police Inspector Bengaluru Bitcoin scam investigation leads to arrest of police inspector and cyber crime expert, with more suspects booked.

Bitcoin scam: SIT arrests two, including Police Inspector - Three other inspectors who served in the City Crime Branch, Bengaluru have been booked

Battle Of The Crypto ‘Scammers’? Ape Terminal And MacnBTC Fight Over Sketchy SatoshiVM Launch | Bitcoinist.com Last week, the launch of SatoshiVM and its Ethereum-based token SAVM took the crypto community by storm.

Battle Of The Crypto ‘Scammers’? Ape Terminal And MacnBTC Fight Over Sketchy SatoshiVM Launch - Last week, the launch of SatoshiVM and its Ethereum-based token SAVM took the crypto community by storm after a concerted effort by crypto influencers to push the project. Mainly, t...

Searching for Guatemala’s Stolen Children Journalist Rachel Nolan investigates tens of thousands of forced adoptions and the U.S. policy that enabled them.

Searching for Guatemala’s Stolen Children - The writer Francisco Goldman has said that Guatemala is a small country with big politics (paraphrasing Joseph Brodsky), while the United States is a big country with small politics. I kept thinking about this observation as I read R...

Dr Craig Wright Offers Settlement To COPA in Legal Confrontations Over Bitcoin - Today, Dr Craig S Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto despite providing no concrete evidence, has issued a settlement offer to members of the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) and all other...

Nexo seeks $3 billion in damages from Bulgaria Crypto lender Nexo has filed for arbitration with World Bank's ICSID, seeking $3 billion in damages from Bulgaria over aborted investigations.

Nexo seeks $3 billion in damages from Bulgaria over aborted investigation - Nexo says the investigations tarnished its reputation and hampered its growth. Bulgarian authorities dropped the Nexo case in December 2023, citing a lack of evidence. In one of today’s biggest cryptoc...

Colorado crypto-pastor and wife hawk worthless scheme to followers, spend $1.3 million living it up, but wait: 'the Lord told us to' "We took God at his word and sold a cryptocurrency with no clear exit."

Colorado crypto-pastor and wife hawk worthless scheme to followers, spend $1.3 million living it up, but wait: 'the Lord told us to' - Coloradan pastor Eli Regalado and his wife have been accused of marketing a near-worthless cryptocurrency, INDXcoin, to their followers and es...

A Colorado pastor accused of pocketing $1.3 million in cryptocurrency scam says the Lord encouraged him to use funds for a home remodel Colorado pastor Eli Regalado and his wife Kaitlyn are being accused of selling "practically worthless" crypto and using the money for a home remodel.

Pastor charged in $1.3M crypto scam says Lord ordained alleged fraud - Business Insider - Pastor charged in $1.3M crypto scam says Lord ordained alleged fraud  Business Insider

Crypto is rife with impersonation scams, don’t let them steal your money - Scammers often impersonate well-known people or entities in the cryptocurrency industry to fool unsuspecting investors.

Crypto is rife with impersonation scams, don’t let them steal your money - Scammers often impersonate well-known people or entities in the cryptocurrency industry to fool unsuspecting investors.

Bitcoin slips below $40k as Bitbot’s presale surpasses $300k Bitcoin dropped below the $40k level for the first time in nearly two months but that hasn't dampened Bitbot's presale as it raises $300k in a week.

Bitcoin slips below $40k as Bitbot’s presale surpasses $300k - Key takeaways Bitcoin has declined below the $40k level for the first time in nearly two months. Bitbot’s presale has raised more than $300k a week after its launch. Bitcoin’s selling pressure continues as BTC dips...

As Jim Harbaugh negotiates with Chargers, NCAA penalties became sticking point of Michigan contract talks Harbaugh is seeking immunity from being fired for potential NCAA violations in two separate ongoing cases

As Jim Harbaugh negotiates with Chargers, NCAA penalties became sticking point of Michigan contract talks - CBS Sports - As Jim Harbaugh negotiates with Chargers, NCAA penalties became sticking point of Michigan contract talks  CBS SportsMichigan Alum Rich Eisen Reacts to Jim ...

Pastor of online church faces fraud charges for selling $3.2 million in "worthless" cryptocurrency Colorado securities regulators allege Pastor Eli Regalado "peddled outlandish promises of wealth" to other Christians.

Pastor of online church faces fraud charges for selling $3.2 million in "worthless" cryptocurrency - CBS News - Pastor of online church faces fraud charges for selling $3.2 million in "worthless" cryptocurrency  CBS NewsColorado pastor accused of pocketing $1.3M in crypto sche...

A Colorado pastor accused of pocketing $1.3 million in cryptocurrency scam says the Lord encouraged him to use funds for a home remodel Colorado pastor Eli Regalado and his wife Kaitlyn are being accused of selling "practically worthless" crypto and using the money for a home remodel.

A Colorado pastor accused of pocketing $1.3 million in cryptocurrency scam says the Lord encouraged him to use funds for a home remodel - We Are/Getty imagesA Colorado pastor and his wife are being accused of selling "practically worthless" crypto. Eli Regalado said many of th...

Pastor Charged With Cryptocurrency Fraud Said God Told Him to Do It - The New York Times - Pastor Charged With Cryptocurrency Fraud Said God Told Him to Do It  The New York TimesColorado pastor accused of pocketing $1.3M in crypto scheme says 'Lord told us to'  Yahoo NewsColor...