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HyperVerse's promoters paid an actor to pose as CEO, according to court documents. (HyperVerse on YouTube)
When Is a Ponzi a Ponzi?
U.S. authorities indicted the operators of HyperVerse, an alleged $1.8 billion “Ponzi scheme.” There’s a fine line between a “fraudulent investment scheme” and many crypto pro...
HyperVerse's promoters paid an actor to pose as CEO, according to court documents. (HyperVerse on YouTube)

U.S. authorities cracked down on another ring of fentanyl suppliers they say are tied to Chinese companies and using cryptocurrency to move money. (Photo illustration by Jesse Hamilton)
Chinese Firms Used Crypto Payments to Run Fentanyl Network, U.S. Claims in Charges
The U.S. Department of Justice charged eight companies with illegal drug production, distribution and sales of precursor chemicals, saying they used cryptocurrency to move mon...
U.S. authorities cracked down on another ring of fentanyl suppliers they say are tied to Chinese companies and using cryptocurrency to move money. (Photo illustration by Jesse Hamilton)

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Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New U.S. Indictment Over Chinese Bribery Charge
A superseding indictment was shared on Wednesday morning. A Federal judge also approved new bail restrictions for the FTX founder.
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A Timeline of FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Arrest
A Timeline of FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Arrest
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams breaks down the timeline of Sam Bankman-Fried's arrest and four areas of misconduct alleged in the...
A Timeline of FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Arrest

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Firm Allegedly Facilitated Crypto Money Laundering With Encrypted Phones
According to the indictment, Sky Global sells encryption devices to criminal organizations to facilitate activities such as drug trafficking.
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John McAfee Indicted by DOJ on Money Laundering, Fraud Charges for Boosting ICOs
McAfee, currently detained in Spain on a separate tax charge, did not disclose he was being paid to tout various crypto projects, said the DOJ.
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$110 Million: BTC-e Fined as US Vows Crackdown on Bitcoin Exchanges
The US government has unsealed an indictment against BTC-e and one of its alleged operators, assessing a $110m fine against the bitcoin exchange.
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Bitcoin Startup Founder Resigns Board Position Amid Fraud Charges
The co-founder of an Australian digital currency startup has been indicted for his alleged involvement in a fraudulent text messaging scheme.
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