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Ponzi Schemes

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Markets
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OneCoin Claims It's Not a Ponzi or Pyramid Scheme
The OneCoin project has responded to the suggestion it is a Ponzi or pyramid scheme, arguing it does not fit a narrow definition of either.
Pyramids
By Daniel Palmer
May 17, 2019 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2019
NewsPonzi SchemesOneCoinPyramid Schemes
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Markets
Crime
Korean Crypto Scam Fleeced Investors for Over $18.5 Million
Police have reportedly used AI to spot a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme in South Korea that cheated investors out of $18.5 million.
Korean police car
By Yogita Khatri
Apr 8, 2019 at 11:20 a.m. UTC
Apr 8, 2019
CrimeFraudSouth KoreaNewsPonzi SchemesAsia PacificSeoul
pyramids, sound
Markets
Ethereum
Ponzi Games Are Breaking Out on the Ethereum Blockchain
Two dapps on ethereum that bear all the hallmarks of Ponzi schemes are the most popular games on the site now.
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By David FloydBrady Dale
Jul 24, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 24, 2018
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India
Markets
Financial regulation
Indian Finance Ministry: Cryptocurrencies Are 'Like Ponzi Schemes'
The India government doubled down its skepticism over cryptocurrencies, calling them like "Ponzi Schemes."
India
By Wolfie Zhao
Dec 29, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 29, 2017
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justice
Markets
Crime
Prosecutors File Charges in Alleged $250 Million Crypto Mining Fraud
Authorities in South Korea have reportedly filed suit against a U.S. cryptocurrency mining firm, alleging a multi-million dollar fraud.
justice
By Wolfie Zhao
Dec 21, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 21, 2017
CrimeSouth KoreaNewsPonzi SchemesEthereum MiningAsia PacificLegal
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Markets
Scams
Here Come the Bogus Bitcoin Scare Tactics
Fear, uncertainty and doubt are dominating the media, but Overstock's Steve Hopkins suggests talking points to counter the scaremongering.
shadow, puppet
By Steven Hopkins
Dec 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2017
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Markets
Crime
Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Operator Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud
Bitcoin ponzi scheme perpetrator Trendon Shavers has plead guilty to securities fraud and is now awaiting sentencing.
justice, court
By Pete Rizzo
Sep 21, 2015 at 9:48 p.m. UTC
Sep 21, 2015
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