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BBC Investigation Reveals New Details About OneCoin Pyramid Scheme
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BBC Investigation Reveals New Details About OneCoin Pyramid Scheme
A long-term BBC investigation has discovered OneCoin, which fraudulently branded itself as a cryptocurrency, received significant support from high-ranking government leaders...
BBC Investigation Reveals New Details About OneCoin Pyramid Scheme
By CoinDesk Inc
Nov 3, 2022 at 5:08 p.m. UTC
Nov 3, 2022
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaking at IIF event (CoinDesk)
Finance
Jamie dimon
Jamie Dimon Again Slams Crypto, Calls Blockchain 'Real'
The head of the largest U.S. bank by assets spoke during an IIF event Thursday in Washington, D.C.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaking at IIF event (CoinDesk)
By Michael Bellusci
Oct 13, 2022 at 8:59 p.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2022
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Calls Crypto Tokens ‘Decentralized Ponzi Schemes'
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Calls Crypto Tokens ‘Decentralized Ponzi Schemes’
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in congressional testimony that crypto tokens like bitcoin are “decentralized Ponzi schemes.” “The Hash” panel discusses his skepticism tow...
JPMorgan Chase CEO Calls Crypto Tokens ‘Decentralized Ponzi Schemes'
By CoinDesk Staff
Sep 22, 2022 at 5:25 p.m. UTC
Sep 22, 2022
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StepN Co-Founder Addresses Concerns Over Hit 'Move-to-Earn' NFT Game
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StepN Co-Founder Addresses Concerns Over Hit ‘Move-to-Earn’ NFT Game
StepN Co-Founder Yawn Rong shares insights into the pitch and concept for Stepn, the new Solana-based move-to-earn game that lets users buy and trade NFT sneakers, and rewards...
StepN Co-Founder Addresses Concerns Over Hit 'Move-to-Earn' NFT Game
By CoinDesk Staff
May 27, 2022 at 3:08 p.m. UTC
May 27, 2022
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Is Crypto a Ponzi Scheme?
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Is Crypto a Ponzi Scheme?
In December, Robert McCauley, an economist at Boston University, wrote an op-ed stating, “Bitcoin is worse than a Madoff-style Ponzi scheme.” “The Hash” group breaks down the...
Is Crypto a Ponzi Scheme?
By CoinDesk Staff
Jan 20, 2022 at 3:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 20, 2022
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SEC, Securities and Exchange Commission
Markets
Fraud
SEC Secures Judgments Against 3 in Bitconnect Scam
One individual must pay more than $3 million and hand over a wallet containing 190 bitcoins.
SEC, Securities and Exchange Commission
By Cheyenne Ligon
Aug 20, 2021 at 5:53 p.m. UTC
Aug 20, 2021
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SEC Charge Mother-Son Duo for Alleged Crypto ‘Supercomputer’ Ponzi Scheme
The agency said the pair raised over $12 million from investors by promising above-average returns.
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By Cheyenne Ligon
Jul 20, 2021 at 1:41 a.m. UTC
Jul 20, 2021
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National Police of Spain
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Spain
Spanish Police Arrest Head of Billion-Dollar Crypto Arbitrage Platform on Fraud Allegations
Arbistar 2.0 operator Santiago Fuentes was arrested Wednesday and faces criminal fraud and money laundering charges in Spain.
National Police of Spain
By Danny Nelson
Oct 22, 2020 at 6:54 p.m. UTC
Oct 22, 2020
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Markets
Crime
OneCoin Founder's Brother Faces 90-Year Jail Term After Plea Deal
The brother of OneCoin's infamous "Cryptoqueen," Konstantin Ignatov has reached a plea deal with U.S. authorities.
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By William Foxley
Nov 14, 2019 at 5:21 p.m. UTC
Nov 14, 2019
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CFTC Takes Action Against Crypto Options 'Ponzi Scheme'
Purported crypto and forex investment firm Circle Society is accused by the CFTC of operating like a Ponzi scheme.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2019
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