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BitConnect Lawsuits Are Piling Up In Florida
Another lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed in Florida against BitConnect.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 12, 2018 at 9:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2018
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South Korea: North Korea Stole Millions From Crypto Exchanges Last Year
The South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed North Korea stole "billions of won" in cryptocurrencies last year.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 5, 2018 at 9:10 p.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2018
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Bee Token ICO Stung by $1 Million Phishing Scam
Due to a phishing scam, investors in the Bee Token ICO have actually sent nearly $1 million to malicious actors instead.
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Feb 1, 2018 at 10:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 1, 2018
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CFTC Sues Obscure Crypto Scheme 'My Big Coin' for Fraud
The Commodity Future Exchange Commission (CFTC) has charged two individuals and a Las Vegas-based business in connection with a cryptocurrency scam.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 24, 2018 at 3:04 p.m. UTC
Jan 24, 2018
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Hacks, Scams and Attacks: Blockchain's 2017 Disasters
Hackers and scammers netted nearly $490 million in 2017. In this recap, CoinDesk takes a look at the most important incidents and their impact.
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By Nikhilesh De
Dec 29, 2017 at 12:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 29, 2017
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ICO Scammers Steal $500k in Phony Enigma Project Pre-Sale Launch
As much as $500,000 in ether has been stolen from supporters of the Enigma blockchain project following a security compromise.
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By Stan Higgins
Aug 21, 2017 at 3:40 p.m. UTC
Aug 21, 2017
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Indian Police Prepare Charges Against OneCoin Founder Ruja Ignatova
Authorities in India have prepared charges against Ruja Ignatova, founder of the suspected fraudulent investment scheme, OneCoin.
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By Stan Higgins
Jul 11, 2017 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 11, 2017
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More German Prosecutors Join OneCoin Investigations
Regional prosecutors in Germany are investigating a payment processor connected to OneCoin.
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By Stan Higgins
May 10, 2017 at 6:15 p.m. UTC
May 10, 2017
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Police Are Holding OneCoin Promoters in Custody in India
Indian police are continuing their efforts to recoup funds from promoters of OneCoin.
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By Stan Higgins
May 2, 2017 at 6:07 p.m. UTC
May 2, 2017
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German Regulators Order OneCoin to 'Dismantle Trading System'
Germany is stepping up its ongoing crackdown on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 28, 2017 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Apr 28, 2017
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