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Operation Atlantic: US, UK, Canada Launch Major Crackdown on Crypto Phishing Scams
16.03.2026 16:25
In a significant coordinated effort, law enforcement agencies from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have initiated \"Operation Atlantic.\" This multinational operation is specifically des...
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Florida Man Faces Charges for $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Involving Bitcoin and Ethereum
26.02.2026 20:51
Federal authorities have charged a Florida resident with orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of approximately $328 million. The indictment alleges that the ind...
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PGI Global CEO Sentenced to 20 Years for $200M Bitcoin and Forex Ponzi Scheme
13.02.2026 14:18
The CEO of PGI Global, a purported investment platform, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of approximately $200 million...
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SafeMoon CEO Sentenced: 8 Years in Prison for Crypto Fraud and Investor Losses
10.02.2026 23:48
John Karony, the former CEO of the SafeMoon cryptocurrency project, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud. The sentencing, handed down by a...
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Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks New Trial in FTX Fraud Case, Citing Juror Misconduct
10.02.2026 23:18
Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has formally filed a motion for a new trial. His legal team argues that a juror\'s alleged failure to disclose a ...
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Fugitive Extradited and Sentenced to 20 Years in U.S. for Massive $73 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
10.02.2026 13:48
A foreign national, who was a fugitive, has been sentenced to 20 years in a U.S. federal prison for orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam that defrauded investors of approximately $73 mill...
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Cere Network (CERE) Faces $100M Fraud Lawsuit Over Alleged Token Dump Scheme
29.01.2026 15:18
Investors have filed a lawsuit against decentralized data platform Cere Network, alleging a massive $100 million fraud and coordinated token-dump scheme. The legal complaint accuses Cere Network\'s fo...
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Caroline Ellison Released: Former FTX and Alameda CEO Completes 14-Month Sentence
23.01.2026 05:18
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and a key executive at the collapsed FTX exchange, has been released from custody after serving approximately 14 months. Ellison, who pleaded guilt...
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Southern Utah Man Gets 3 Years Prison for Crypto Wire Fraud Scheme Involving Digital Assets
16.01.2026 13:48
A federal court has sentenced a man from Southern Utah to three years in prison for orchestrating a wire fraud scheme connected to cryptocurrency investments. The scheme defrauded multiple victims by ...
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Ex-Mayor Eric Adams Accused of $3M Crypto Rug Pull on NYC Token Project
13.01.2026 08:48
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, once a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency, is now facing serious allegations of a $3 million \"rug pull\" in connection with the NYC Token project. The accusation...
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Donald Trump Rules Out Pardon for FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried, Impact on Crypto
09.01.2026 01:48
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly stated he would not grant a pardon to Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. This declaration clarifies ...
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Circle Exposes Fake Platform Offering Tokenized Gold and Silver Swaps
24.12.2025 22:18
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has publicly denounced a fraudulent platform that was falsely using its name and branding. The fake entity, \"Circle Swap,\" claimed to offer tokenized gold ...
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FTX Executives Face Final SEC Charges: Caroline Ellison Banned for 10 Years
19.12.2025 21:18
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its enforcement actions against former FTX executives aligned with Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). Caroline Ellison, the ex-CEO of Alameda Rese...
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Brazil Launches Blockchain Pilot for State Real Estate Auctions to Combat Fraud
16.12.2025 18:51
Brazil is initiating a pilot project to integrate blockchain technology into state-managed real estate auctions. This innovative move, led by the National Institute of Colonization and Agrarian Reform...
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Do Kwon Terraform Labs Sentenced: 15 Years Prison for LUNA & UST Crypto Fraud
12.12.2025 01:18
Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The sentencing follows his conviction on multiple fraud charges related to the catastrophic collapse of the Terra e...
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Paxful Admits Guilt for AML Violations and Facilitating Criminal Activity
10.12.2025 22:48
The peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace Paxful has pleaded guilty to charges of willfully failing to maintain an effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)...
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Telegram Pump-and-Dump Ring Scams Crypto Investors, Nets $800K in One Month: Solidus Labs Report
10.12.2025 17:18
A coordinated network operating on Telegram executed a large-scale pump-and-dump scheme, generating approximately $800,000 in illicit profits within just one month, according to a new report from bloc...
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Canadian Court Seizes $1M in Cash and Gold from QuadrigaCX Co-Founder in Landmark Crypto Exchange Case
08.12.2025 11:48
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, has secured a default judgment leading to the forfeiture of approximately $1 million in cash and gold...
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Do Kwon Faces 12 Years: US Prosecutors Demand Prison for Terraform Labs Founder in LUNA Crypto Fraud Case
05.12.2025 20:21
US federal prosecutors have formally recommended a 12-year prison sentence for Do Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs. The sentencing request comes after Kwon was found liable for a ...
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European Crypto Fraud Network Shut Down for Laundering $815M in Digital Assets
05.12.2025 18:57
Law enforcement agencies across Europe have successfully dismantled a major cryptocurrency scam operation. The criminal network was involved in large-scale fraud and money laundering, processing over ...
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Justin Sun Intensifies First Digital Trust Fraud Claims, Calls for Hong Kong Regulatory Intervention in Crypto Market
27.11.2025 18:48
TRON founder Justin Sun has escalated allegations against First Digital Trust, accusing the financial institution of fraudulent activities. The prominent cryptocurrency entrepreneur is formally urging...
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U.S. Launches New Crypto Crime Task Force Targeting Overseas Pig Butchering Scams Following Burma Operation
12.11.2025 19:48
The United States has established a specialized strike force to combat international \"pig butchering\" cryptocurrency scams after successfully disrupting a major operation in Burma. This new interage...
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Spanish Authorities Arrest Alleged Mastermind Behind 260M Euro Crypto Ponzi Scheme
09.11.2025 16:18
Spain\'s Civil Guard has made a significant breakthrough in combating crypto-related financial crimes with the arrest of the alleged leader behind a massive 260 million Euro Ponzi scheme connected to ...
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Hong Kong Charges 16 in $205M JPEX Crypto Exchange Fraud Case as Interpol Issues Global Manhunt
05.11.2025 14:21
Hong Kong authorities have formally charged 16 individuals in connection with an alleged $205 million cryptocurrency fraud involving the JPEX exchange platform. The massive investigation has revealed ...
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Appeals Court Skeptical of Sam Bankman-Fried\'s Unfair Trial Claims in FTX Case
04.11.2025 22:21
A federal appeals court appeared unconvinced by former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried\'s arguments that he received an unfair trial. During oral arguments, the three-judge panel questioned Bankman-Fried\'s...