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Elon Musk’s sale of X to xAI just made fraud lawsuit a ‘lot spicer’
29.3.2025
Billionaire investor Elon Musk has sold his social media platform X to his AI startup xAI, sparking controversy as it coincides with a US judge rejecting his bid to dismiss a lawsuit tied to the social media platform.The transfer of ownership of X to xAI on March 28 means that the class-action...
Elon Musk’s sale of X to xAI just made fraud lawsuit ’a lot spicer’
29.3.2025
Billionaire investor Elon Musk has sold his social media platform X to his AI startup xAI, sparking controversy as it coincides with a US judge rejecting his bid to dismiss a lawsuit tied to the social media platform.The transfer of ownership of X to xAI on March 28 means that the class-action...
Court Sounds Alarm on Jury Scam Demanding Bitcoin Payments
23.3.2025
Scammers are forging arrest warrants for missed jury duty, demanding payment in bitcoin and gift cards. They use realistic court-style documents and urgent threats to exploit fear of arrest. Court Warns of Forged Arrest Warrants Tied to Bitcoin Demands Over Missed Jury Duty The U.S. District Court...
Montana Cracks Down on Crypto Scams as $12.5 Billion in Fraud Sparks Statewide Alarm
22.3.2025
The U.S. state of Montana is considering new digital asset regulations as crypto scams surge, targeting vulnerable residents with fraud schemes and driving a sharp rise in financial losses. Montana Ramps up Fight Against Digital Asset Scams Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James...
Crypto Whale Who Made Millions on Leverage Trading Is a Convicted Fraudster: ZachXBT
21.3.2025
Crypto Whale Who Made Millions on Leverage Trading Is a Convicted Fraudster: ZachXBT
Gotbit Founder Aleksei Andriunin Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Market Manipulation
20.3.2025
Prosecutors are recommending that Andriunin, 26, spends no more than 24 months in a U.S. prison
The Man Who Stabbed CEO of South Korean Crypto Firm Haru Invest Could Face Decade in Prison
19.3.2025
The CEO of South Korea’s Haru Invest was stabbed in court during his fraud trial in August 2024
North Dakota Senate Passes Crypto ATM Bill to Create Licensing Regime
19.3.2025
North Dakota House Bill 1447 mandates that virtual currency kiosk operators obtain money transmitter licenses, utilize blockchain analytics to detect fraud, and limit individual daily transactions to $2,000
Crypto CEO Falls: AML Bitcoin’s Founder Faces 30 Years for Fraud and Laundering
16.3.2025
A cryptocurrency CEO has been convicted of wire fraud and money laundering after deceiving investors, raising millions through false claims, and laundering funds for personal luxury purchases. AML Bitcoin Founder Convicted in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Case A federal jury in San Francisco...
24 Ways Crypto Investors Are Being Hunted by Cybercriminals—Wallets Drained at Record Speed
16.3.2025
Crypto scams are draining wallets fast, using AI fraud, fake mining, and Ponzi schemes—so advanced that regulators struggle to keep up. 24 Brutal Crypto Scams Hunting Investors — The Tactics Draining Wallets Fast Cryptocurrency scams continue to pose a growing threat to investors, with fraudsters...
Crypto Podcaster Busted in Vegas After $2M Scam—A Fugitive’s Last Gamble
16.3.2025
A podcaster turned crypto conman swindled investors out of $2 million, using fake businesses and pop culture references before vanishing—until a Vegas arrest sealed his fate. From Podcast Fame to Prison: How Investors Were Fooled for Years The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on March...
Fake ‘Investment Education’ Crypto Scams Are Exploding—Regulator Issues Dire Warning
16.3.2025
Fake “investment education foundations” use deceptive trials and bogus loans to scam cryptocurrency investors, North Dakota regulators warn. Regulator Sounds the Alarm: Fake ‘Investment Education’ Scams Are Out of Control The North Dakota Securities Department has issued a warning about fraudulent...
Crypto influencer sentenced to 45 months in prison for wire fraud
14.3.2025
Thomas John Sfraga, also known as “TJ Stone,” received 45 months in prison for wire fraud and was ordered to pay more than $1.3 million in forfeiture as part of a scheme targeting crypto investors.In a March 14 notice, the US Justice Department said Sfraga was sentenced in the...
Crypto influencer sentenced to 45 months in prison for wire fraud
14.3.2025
Thomas John Sfraga, also known as “TJ Stone,” received 45 months in prison for wire fraud and was ordered to pay more than $1.3 million in forfeiture as part of a scheme targeting crypto investors.In a March 14 notice, the US Justice Department said Sfraga was sentenced in the...
AML Bitcoin creator convicted of wire fraud, money laundering
13.3.2025
The founder of a cryptocurrency exchange whose namesake was tied to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering in a California court.In a March 12 trial in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, a jury found AML Bitcoin creator Rowland...
AML Bitcoin creator convicted of wire fraud, money laundering
13.3.2025
The founder of a cryptocurrency exchange whose namesake was tied to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering in a California court.In a March 12 trial in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, a jury found AML Bitcoin creator Rowland...
AML Bitcoin Creator Found Guilty In Pump-and-Dump Case Linked to 'Casino Jack'
13.3.2025
A jury in California convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with the sale of AML Bitcoin
Nebraska governor signs bill to regulate crypto ATMs, citing growing fraud
13.3.2025
The governor of Nebraska, Jim Pillen, has signed legislation to protect against cryptocurrency fraud as crypto ATM crime skyrockets in the United States.“Cryptocurrency is an important, emerging industry, and we’ve been working hard to build Nebraska into a cryptocurrency leader,”...
California Shuts Down 42 Crypto Scam Sites—$6.5M Stolen in Massive Fraud
12.3.2025
California has shut down 42 fraudulent crypto websites, exposing a $6.5 million scam that drained victims of an average $146,306 each. 42 Fraud Sites Dismantled—How Scammers Built Fake Crypto Worlds to Steal Millions California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on March 10 that the state...
Tunisia Tackles Education Fraud With Blockchain Technology
8.3.2025
The Tunisian government has adopted a blockchain-based diploma verification system to combat fake educational documents. Implications for Tunisian Public Sector Integrity The Tunisian government has reportedly adopted a blockchain-based diploma verification system at its higher education...