BitConnect

Australia

Australian Financial Watchdog Bans Local BitConnect Promoter for 7 Years

Sebastian SinclairSep 7, 2020

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

Crime

BitConnect Promoter Wanted Over Another Alleged Crypto Scam

Benedict AlibasaJun 4, 2019

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

Crime

Alleged Promoter of BitConnect Crypto Scam Charged in Australia

Daniel PalmerNov 18, 2020

The accused faces a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.

Crime

FBI Seeking Potential Victims of BitConnect to Assist Investigation

Yogita KhatriFeb 22, 2019

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

Crime

New BitConnect Lawsuit Combines Previous Efforts Against Crypto Scam

Nikhilesh DeOct 18, 2018

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

BitConnect

Crime

Senior BitConnect Promotor Arrested by Indian Authorities

Muyao Shen

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

Lawsuit

YouTube Accused of Negligence in BitConnect Fraud Lawsuit

Muyao Shen

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

Crime

Bitconnect Promoter Claims FBI Investigating Defunct Crypto Scheme

Nikhilesh De

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

CFTC

US Securities Regulator Rejects BitConnect Records Request

Stan Higgins

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

Fraud

BitConnect Lawsuits Are Piling Up In Florida

Nikhilesh De

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

Crime

US Court Freezes BitConnect Assets as Lawsuits Mount

Nikhilesh De

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.

Crime

BitConnect Hit With Second Lawsuit Over Ponzi Allegations

Nikhilesh De

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.