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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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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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More German Prosecutors Join OneCoin Investigations
Regional prosecutors in Germany are investigating a payment processor connected to OneCoin.
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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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Germany
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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Matchpool: The ICO 'Scandal' That Wasn't
It's been a bumpy ride from the heights of a successful ICO to allegations of an 'exit scam'. What's been going on at Matchpool?
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A Digital Currency Scam is Misusing the Rothschild Family Name
Financial advisory firm Rothschild & Co. issued an unusual warning on Monday: stay away from a fake and fraudulent digital currency.
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Alleged Bitcoin Scammer Busted By Dubai Police
Police in Dubai have reportedly arrested a man accused stealing bitcoins from several individuals.
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GemCoin Investors Seek $100 Million in Class Action Lawsuit
An $100m class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of victims of an alleged Ponzi scheme involving the fake cryptocurrency 'Gemcoin'.
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SEC Seizes Assets from Alleged Altcoin Pyramid Scheme
A California company promoting a digital currency called GemCoin has had its assets seized by the US government amid allegations of fraud.
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