DOJ seeks extra time for discovery in AirBit Club case
The DOJ requests a 60-day delay of the next status conference in the case targeting the individuals behind AirBit Club.
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CFTC charges John McAfee with engaging in deceptive digital asset scheme
CFTC accuses John David McAfee of engaging in a digital asset “pump and dump” manipulative and deceptive scheme.
Cryptocurrency fraudster Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson pleads guilty to securities fraud
Cryptocurrency fraudster Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson pleaded guilty to securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering charges.
Nadex bans head of cryptocurrency firm Symatri
Nadex bans Darren Olayan, head of cryptocurrency firm Symatri, for his failure to inform the Exchange about his regulatory history.
SEC goes after Paragon Coin for failure to pay monetary penalty
Paragon Coin has failed to pay a $250,000 fine imposed on it by the SEC back in November 2018.
Bitfinex and Tether ordered to end all trading activity with New Yorkers
Bitfinex and Tether deceived clients and market by overstating reserves, hiding about $850 million in losses around the globe.
SEC charges Coinseed and its founder with fraud
The SEC goes after Coinseed, Inc and its founder and chief executive officer Delgerdalai Davaasambuu.
North Korean hackers who targeted crypto firms get indicted
North Korean hackers Jon Chang Hyok, Kim Il, and Park Jin Hyok are charged with stealing and extorting over $1.3 billion of money and cryptocurrency.
SEC marks progress in case against ICO fraudster John McAfee
The SEC is making progress in effecting service on computer programmer John McAfee, accused of fraudulently touting ICOs.
Court schedules trial of Zima Digital Assets scammers
The Court has scheduled the trial of the individuals behind fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme Zima Digital Assets for June 8, 2021.
