BitConnect

SEC Secures Judgments Against 3 in Bitconnect Scam

One individual must pay more than $3 million and hand over a wallet containing 190 bitcoins.

News  ·  20 August 2021

The Lesson of Bitconnect: Promoters Can Be Liable

The SEC has filed charges against five promoters of the alleged crypto fraud. It's a chance to learn from the mistakes of Trevon James and Co.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 June 2021
Ponzi Schemes

SEC Sues 5 Over $2B Bitconnect Ponzi

Bitconnect collapsed in 2018 after state regulators in Texas and North Carolina filed cease-and-desist letters against its lending and exchange platform.

News  ·  28 May 2021
CoinFlash

Alleged Promoter of BitConnect Crypto Scam Charged in Australia

The accused faces a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 November 2020
CoinFlash

Australian Financial Watchdog Bans Local BitConnect Promoter for 7 Years

The Australian man was banned from working in financial services by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 September 2020
Crime

BitConnect Promoter Wanted Over Another Alleged Crypto Scam

A promoter of the now-shuttered crypto fraud BitConnect has again been charged over a different claimed cryptocurrency scam.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 June 2019
Crime

FBI Seeking Potential Victims of BitConnect to Assist Investigation

The FBI is reaching out to those who invested in the now-worthless BCC token offered by the defunct crypto exchange BitConnect.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 February 2019
Crime

New BitConnect Lawsuit Combines Previous Efforts Against Crypto Scam

BitConnect investors hoping to recoup their losses have consolidated all existing lawsuits against the startup into one.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 October 2018
Crime

Senior BitConnect Promotor Arrested by Indian Authorities

Former BitConnect India head Divyesh Darji was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Sunday.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 August 2018
YouTube

YouTube Accused of Negligence in BitConnect Fraud Lawsuit

The drama around the shutdown of the controversial BitConnect's lending and exchange platform continues.

Markets  ·  9 July 2018
Crime

Bitconnect Promoter Claims FBI Investigating Defunct Crypto Scheme

Bitconnect promoter Trevon James confirmed Monday that he is speaking with an FBI agent over his involvement with the defunct investment scheme.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018
SEC

US Securities Regulator Rejects BitConnect Records Request

The SEC has turned down a FOIA request related to BitConnect, citing an exemption commonly seen with records related to law enforcement.

Markets  ·  20 February 2018
Legal

BitConnect Lawsuits Are Piling Up In Florida

Another lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed in Florida against BitConnect.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2018
Crime

US Court Freezes BitConnect Assets as Lawsuits Mount

A temporary restraining order freezing BitConnect's assets has been granted in the U.S. after a second lawsuit was filed against the exchange Monday.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2018
Crime

BitConnect Hit With Second Lawsuit Over Ponzi Allegations

Kentucky citizen Brian Page filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of each of BitConnect's former investors, alleging the company ran a Ponzi scheme.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 January 2018