Crime

Crime

CFTC Sues New York Man Over Alleged $600k Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a lawsuit against a New York-based man and his company for allegedly running a bitcoin scam.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 September 2017
Europe

The European Union Wants to Beef Up Penalties for Cryptocurrency Crimes

The EU is eyeing beefed-up penalties around crimes involving cryptocurrencies, such as ransomware, the European Commission said this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 September 2017
Europe

Swiss Finance Regulator Cracks Down on ‘E-Coin’ Cryptocurrency Scheme

Switzerland's financial markets regulator has cracked down on a trio of companies tied to an alleged cryptocurrency scam.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 September 2017
UK

Moolah Exchange Founder Denies Fraud Charges in First Court Hearing

The trial of Ryan Kennedy, the controversial founder of the now-defunct dogecoin exchange Moolah, began in a UK court this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 September 2017
Crime

1.6 Million Attacks: Kaspersky Reveals Data on Crypto Mining Malware

More than 1.65 million computers were targeted by cryptocurrency mining malware attacks in the first eight months of 2017, according to a new report.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 September 2017
Exchanges

Alleged BTC-e Operator Claims Innocence in New Interview

The alleged operator of BTC-e has spoken out in an interview in which he claimed he is innocent of charges brought by the U.S. government.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 September 2017
Regulation

Malaysian Finance Regulator Warns Investors Over ICO Risks

Malaysia's Securities Commission has issued a statement warning investors of the perceived risks of initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  8 September 2017
Japan

33 Cases: Cryptocurrency Fraud Is on the Rise in Japan

Japanese law enforcement officials have released new figures about cryptocurrency-related fraud during 2017.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 September 2017
Crime

Report: Canadian Finance Watchdog Has Concerns Over Blockchain Anonymity

Canada's financial intelligence agency has concerns over the anonymity of blockchain technologies, a report says.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2017
Exchanges

Coinbase Furthers Fight Against Cryptsy Lawsuit in New Filing

Coinbase is moving ahead with its appeal of a court decision from earlier this summer related to the failed cryptocurrency exchange Cryptsy.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 August 2017
Europe

Luxembourg Regulators Issue Investor Warning Against OneCoin Scheme

Regulators in Luxembourg have released a warning about OneCoin, becoming the latest country to air concerns over the investment scheme.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 August 2017
Crime

China’s New Fundraising Rules Could Lead to ICO Investigations

The executive branch of China's government has released new rules on fundraising that could lead to closer oversight of initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 August 2017
Crime

Finnish Police Launch OneCoin Investigation Amid Global Crackdown

Finnish police have become the latest international law enforcement agency to take a growing interest in the OneCoin digital currency scheme.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 August 2017
Crime

ICO Scammers Steal $500k in Phony Enigma Project Pre-Sale Launch

As much as $500,000 in ether has been stolen from supporters of the Enigma blockchain project following a security compromise.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 August 2017
UK

‘Boiler Room’ Crypto Scam Targeted by London Police

British police arrested an individual last week for allegedly fleecing would-be investors via a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 August 2017