Crime
China Moves to Crack Down on Digital Currency Pyramid Schemes
China's public security ministry says it will take aim at pyramid schemes in the country, including those that purportedly involve cryptocurrencies.
IMF Calls for International Cooperation on Crypto
The IMF has voiced concerns over the risks involved with cryptocurrencies and has called for global talks and cooperation.
Bulgaria Joins 'International Operation' Against OneCoin
Bulgaria's government has revealed it is part of an international crackdown of OneCoin.
CFTC Files Suits Against Crypto Investment Schemes for Alleged Fraud
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission brought two lawsuits against allegedly fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes yesterday.
Massachusetts Sues ICO Organizer for Alleged Securities Violations
Massachusetts' securities enforcement office is suing a resident and his company for selling unregistered securities in a token sale.
Korean Regulator Investigating Staff Insider Trading of Cryptocurrencies
A Korean financial regulator has reportedly indicated it is investigating possible insider trading of cryptocurrencies by its own staff.
$400K: Hacker Makes Off With Stellar Lumens in BlackWallet Theft
A hacker stole more than $400,000 in Stellar lumens after compromising the digital wallet provider BlackWallet.
Korea's Crypto Crackdown Talk Draws Backlash From Users and Politicians
South Korea's citizens reacted angrily to a proposed ban on cryptocurrency exchanges, with politicians and residents alike condemning the move.
Former Customers Sue Crypto Exchange Vircurex Over Frozen Funds
Former Vircurex customers are suing the exchange, four years after it first froze their funds and allegedly failed to repay them.
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.
