Tag: investigation
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US Justice Department is investigating possible impact of Tether (USDT) on the Bitcoin (BTC) price
adminCoins As Bitcoin (BTC) drops, the U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether last year’s epic rally was fueled in part by … -
What to do if you discovered a scammer’s cryptocurrency address
adminCoins In the cryptocurrency world, scams are more apparent now than ever before. Even if one were to successfully identify the … -
Companies and investors can bypass Chinese ICO ban
adminCoins An investigation by the Xinhua News Agency has shown it is possible to bypass China’s Initial Coin Offering (ICO) ban, … -
The Crowd Machine (CMCT) wallet was hacked, most of tokens were transferred to crypto exchanges
adminCoins Crowd Machine is a company, which goal is to build a globally distributed cloud, a sort of Amazon Web Services … -
Japan’s National Police Agency plans to employ new software to track cryptocurrency transactions
adminCoins Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) plans to employ new software which can track cryptocurrency transaction history, Japan’s national public broadcasting … -
NASAA is conducting more than 200 crypto-related investigations
adminCoins The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), composed of securities regulators from the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin … -
Brazilian crypto trading platform Atlas Quantum has suffered a data breach
adminCoins Atlas Quantum, Brazilian crypto trading platform, has recently suffered a major data breach which led to the exposure of clients’ … -
The CFTC requested trading data from bitcoin exchanges in the investigation of price manipulation
adminCoins Government investigators have demanded that several bitcoin exchanges hand over comprehensive trading data to assist an investigation into whether manipulation … -
South African authorities investigate $80 million cryptocurrency scam
adminCoins South African authorities are investigating an alleged cryptocurrency scam that defrauded investors of 1 billion rand ($80 million) with promises … -
The USA opens an investigation into cryptocurrencies price manipulation
adminCoins The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a criminal investigation into possible market manipulation of prices of cryptocurrencies … -
UPbit audit results: the exchange is not at fault
adminCoins Yoojin, South Korea’s major accounting firm has revealed results of an audit of UPbit’s cryptocurrency holdings, confirming that the exchange … -
Arrest warrants were issued to employees of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange
adminCoins On Monday, May 14 local media reported that arrest warrants have been issued to employees of a South Korean cryptocurrency … -
Korean crypto exchange UPbit is suspected of fraud
adminCoins Korean prosecutors have conducted search and seizure against the crypto exchange UPbit, on charges of fraud. The financial investigation team … -
Update on current FBI investigation on $2 million theft from Ian Balina
adminCoins Ian Balina, an influential blockchain and cryptocurrency investor, was hacked on April 16. More than $1,9 mln were stolen. Today … -
Indian police started the investigation into Wowcoin fraud
adminCoins Indian police are investigating a potential major cryptocurrency fraud that includes criminals duping a Chennai woman out of nearly $26 … -
Indian police has stopped a $2,6M crypto Ponzi scheme
adminCoins On Sunday Indian police stopped a very elaborate scam involving $2,6 million and a pair of semi-competent masterminds. Police in … -
Coinsecure offers 10% bounty on $3 million theft, a majority of the stolen funds can be paid in rupees instead of bitcoin
adminCoins Indian cryptocurrency exchange Coinsecure has reiterated its intention to refund customers after last week’s $3 million theft. A significant majority …