A crypto rewards platform called Freeway.io has notified users that it decided to reallocate capital in order to “manage exposure to future market fluctuations and volatility.” In doing so, users are unable to withdraw funds from the platform, and the Freeway team explained that amid the reallocation process, the team could not comment further. Crypto…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an emergency action to stop an ongoing crypto Ponzi scheme targeting Latino investors. According to an SEC press release, the scheme was being operated by Mauricio Chavez and Giorgio Benvenuto through CryptoFX – a company Chavez founded and controlled. … Read More: SEC Halts Crypto Ponzi Operation Targeting…
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The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has cracked down on 11 cryptocurrency companies that are accused of violating California securities laws. Nine of the firms reportedly solicited funds from investors in order to trade cryptocurrencies on the customer’s behalf. One of the accused companies pitched an alleged metaverse software development scheme, and…
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A judge in the collapsed online bitcoin trading platform Mirror Trading International’s liquidation case has issued a provisional liquidation order that outlines the criteria to be used when reimbursing investors. The order also reportedly directs the liquidators to regard bitcoin “as [an] intangible asset that constitute[s] property.” Claims for Reimbursement Must Be Submitted in Local…
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Waves founder Sasha Ivanov says Alameda Research is behind the ongoing WAVES price decline. Neutrino Dollar (USDN), a stablecoin issued through Waves-backed Neutrino protocol, lost its U.S. dollar-peg on April 4 amid speculations that it could become “insolvent” in the future. USDN plunges 15% despite WAVES backing USDN dropped to as low as $0.822 on…
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The Central Bank of Argentina has announced it is making inquiries regarding cryptocurrency investment companies. Specifically, the bank stated they are investigating companies that are offering extraordinary returns with cryptocurrency investments, which are not reasonable. These companies could be operating as Ponzi schemes, according to the bank, and it is currently examining the possibility of…
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As bitcoin and a number of crypto assets have dropped in value during the last two weeks, its seems that everyone’s hope for six-digit bitcoin prices has become unattainable. However, year-to-date, bitcoin has risen more than 150% in value and despite the rise, skeptics and critics continue to assume bitcoin is dead. In fact, the…
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The Onecoin Ponzi scheme is still making headlines as reports from a trial in Germany revealed the missing ‘Cryptoqueen,’ Ruja Ignatova, purchased a London penthouse worth $18.2 million with proceeds from the Onecoin operation. The Münster court’s findings stem from the trial against Martin Breidenbach, Ignatova’s German attorney, who is being accused of money laundering.…
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A fund manager has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for operating a Ponzi scheme that cheated investors out of $54 million. Stefan He Qin, the founder of two cryptocurrency hedge funds has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison after U.S. authorities found that he cheated investors out of…
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Michael Ackerman faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted of fraud following his guilty plea. The man behind a multi-million dollar cryptocurrency scam has pleaded guilty to fraud this week according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Ohio man Michael Ackerman could face up to 20 years inside following the guilty plea for…
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