Kim Kardashian, EthereumMax and the SEC's Publicity Grab
Chairman Gary Gensler sent a message to celebrity crypto shills that will likely have little effect.
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Oct 4, 2022 at 4:39 p.m. UTC
Oct 4, 2022
Pump and Dump
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SEC Accuses 2 Firms of Crypto Pump-and-Dump Scheme
The complaint alleges the two companies pumped the price of their cryptocurrency by falsely claiming they had acquired $10 billion in gold bullion to back it.
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Sep 30, 2022 at 4:21 p.m. UTC
Sep 30, 2022
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Madison Cawthorn Hit With US House Ethics Investigation Over Crypto Promotion
The probe, announced Monday, appears to be related to the “Let’s Go Brandon” meme coin.
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May 23, 2022 at 6:43 p.m. UTC
May 23, 2022
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How to Spot Crypto Pump-and-Dump Schemes
Crypto’s favorite scam isn’t just prevalent – it’s taking on new forms.
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Apr 21, 2022 at 12:50 p.m. UTC
Apr 21, 2022
Beginner
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Bitcoin Cash Briefly Spikes on Fraudulent Press Release
The cryptocurrency rose over 4.6% from $602.63 at around 11:30 UTC to $630.70 in less than 15 minutes after the publication of a fraudulent announcement.
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Nov 5, 2021 at 7:23 p.m. UTC
Nov 5, 2021
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Dutch Police Arrest Three in Pump-and-Dump Scheme Involving Self-Made Cryptocurrency
The arrests resulted from an investigation of the cryptocurrency exchange Coinhouse.eu.
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Jun 5, 2021 at 4:53 a.m. UTC
Jun 5, 2021