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Oklahoma man pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy charges related to $9.4 million crypto scam

Travis Ford, co-founder of Wolf Capital, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, raising $9.4 million through false promises of returns from a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme.

theblock.co • 10/01/2025 - 21:54 PM

ARBITRUM CRIME CRYPTO DEXS PROTOCOLS TOKENS UK PARLIAMENT

The Daily: Usual Money update causes a stir, UK clarifies crypto staking exemption and more

This article covers updates in the crypto space, including Usual Money's token issues, UK staking rules, Bybit's service restrictions in India, and a K-pop CEO facing scam allegations.

theblock.co • 10/01/2025 - 18:29 PM

BITCOIN CRIME MINING COMPANIES

Thai police seize nearly 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines amid energy theft allegations: reports

Thai authorities seized 996 Bitcoin miners from JIT Co. for energy theft, with electricity worth millions illegally consumed, prompting an ongoing investigation.

theblock.co • 09/01/2025 - 13:30 PM

COURT HEARINGS CRIME DO KWON SAM BANKMAN-FRIED SEC

Judge sets Terraform founder Do Kwon’s trial for January 2026 in ‘unprecedented’ move, urges plea negotiations

The criminal trial of Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been tentatively scheduled for late January of next year. Kwon, who pleaded not guilty, could face up to 130 years in prison if convicted of the nine charges related to the collapse of his failed TerraUST stablecoin.

theblock.co • 08/01/2025 - 22:30 PM

BITCOIN BLACKROCK COURT HEARINGS CRIME FARCASTER INVESTMENT FIRMS MILADY SPOT BITCOIN ETF TETHER

The Daily: BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF sees largest daily outflows since launch, Do Kwon pleads not guilty and more

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF sees record outflows; Do Kwon pleads not guilty; Tether's legal head retires; Anon World launched. Upcoming events include Eurozone inflation and FOMC meeting.

theblock.co • 03/01/2025 - 17:28 PM

CRIME

South Korea imposes sanctions on North Korean crypto hackers, IT operatives

South Korea imposed sanctions on 15 North Koreans and one entity for cybercrimes, particularly cryptocurrency theft, highlighting rising North Korean hacking activities and sophisticated infiltration tactics.

theblock.co • 26/12/2024 - 06:01 AM

CRIME

Hex founder Richard Heart wanted by Interpol, Europol on charges of tax evasion and assault

Interpol issued a Red Notice for Richard Heart, charged with fraud and assault in Finland, amid SEC lawsuits related to his crypto projects.

theblock.co • 22/12/2024 - 00:31 AM

CRIME

Ilya Lichtenstein says he worked alone on the 2016 Bitfinex hack, in his first public comments since entering prison

Ilya Lichtenstein, convicted Bitfinex hacker, claims sole responsibility for the 2016 heist, defending his wife and father against involvement, while expressing remorse and plans for future cybersecurity work.

theblock.co • 19/12/2024 - 21:52 PM

COURT HEARINGS CRIME LAWSUITS MEMECOINS

Team behind HAWK memecoin, tied to 'Hawk Tuah Girl,' sued for alleged securities law violations

Investors have sued the HAWK memecoin team for alleged securities law violations, claiming losses of $151,000 due to its unregistered status and reliance on team efforts for profitability.

theblock.co • 19/12/2024 - 20:04 PM

CRIME

LastPass threat actor drains $5.4 million in crypto from over 40 victim addresses: ZachXBT

Over $5.36 million in crypto was stolen from 40 wallets due to LastPass-related breaches, prompting urgent warnings for users to secure their assets.

theblock.co • 17/12/2024 - 04:44 AM

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