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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaking at IIF event (CoinDesk)
Finance
Jamie dimon
Jamie Dimon Again Slams Crypto, Calls Blockchain 'Real'
The head of the largest U.S. bank by assets spoke during an IIF event Thursday in Washington, D.C.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaking at IIF event (CoinDesk)
By Michael Bellusci
Oct 13, 2022 at 8:59 p.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2022
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Crypto Ponzi Schemes: How to Identify and Protect Yourself From These Scams
Rags-to-riches stories fueled by crypto investments can lead people to jump into new projects that promise returns that seem “too good to be true.”
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By Jackson Wood
Sep 28, 2022 at 8:47 p.m. UTC
Sep 28, 2022
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Policy
Regulations
California Regulator Targets 11 Crypto Trading Desks Operating Like 'Ponzis'
California's financial regulator brought enforcement actions against 11 little-known crypto companies Tuesday, alleging they stole customer funds or operated like Ponzi scheme...
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By Nikhilesh De
Sep 27, 2022 at 7:25 p.m. UTC
Sep 27, 2022
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Policy
Ponzi
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Role in $100M Crypto Investment Ponzi Scheme
EmpiresX’s “head trader” Joshua David Nicholas, 28, faces up to five years in prison for his role in the scam.
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By Cheyenne Ligon
Sep 8, 2022 at 7:19 p.m. UTC
Sep 8, 2022
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Mumbai, India (Renzo D'Souza/Unsplash)
Finance
India
Indian Police Arrest Two Suspected of Duping 1,400 in Alleged $12M Crypto Scam
So far 24 investors have come forward claiming they've been conned out of $55,000.
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By Amitoj Singh
Sep 6, 2022 at 9:23 a.m. UTC
Sep 6, 2022
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Onecoin
British National Accused in OneCoin Scam Set to Face US Extradition: Report
Co-accused Robert McDonald avoided extradition on human rights grounds.
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By Amitoj Singh
Aug 31, 2022 at 10:20 a.m. UTC
Aug 31, 2022
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Bitconnect
BitConnect Founder, Indicted in US Over Missing Bitcoin, Is Now Wanted in India, Too
Satish Kumbhani and six others were named by an unidentified lawyer in a complaint over missing bitcoin.
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By Amitoj Singh
Aug 17, 2022 at 10:56 a.m. UTC
Aug 17, 2022
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Policy
Regulations
CFTC Accuses Ohio Man of Running $12M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
The regulator filed a cease-and-desist order against Rathnakishore Giri and his companies over allegations of scamming investors interested in digital assets.
(Mark Van Scyoc/Shutterstock)
By Sandali Handagama
Aug 12, 2022 at 5:28 p.m. UTC
Aug 12, 2022
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Opinion
How to Stop Forsage, Meta Force and Other Smart Contract Pyramid Schemes
An SEC indictment notwithstanding, it's not easy to taking down online pyramid schemes, says our columnist. Here are some ideas.
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By JP Koning
Aug 8, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 8, 2022
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Policy
Regulations
SEC Slaps Founders, Promoters of Alleged Ponzi Scheme Forsage With Fraud Charges
The regulator said the popular Ethereum dapp was used to swindle investors of over $300 million.
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By Cheyenne Ligon
Aug 1, 2022 at 5:12 p.m. UTC
Aug 1, 2022
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