Ruja Ignatova, founder of the notorious crypto pyramid Onecoin, was reportedly alerted about police investigations into the scam before she disappeared. The ‘Cryptoqueen’ has been
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Onecoin Cryptoqueen Associates Appear in German Court
Three people are facing trial in Germany for their roles in one of the crypto world’s most infamous scams, Onecoin. The defendants are accused of
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Industry exec explains why NFT fraud protection falls on brand and not marketplaces
Brands that issue NFTs should hold the greatest responsibility to protect themselves and potential investors from fraud, an NFT security executive suggested.
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Mastercard launches new crypto fraud protection tool
Mastercard’s new product allows banks to find and prevent fraud on crypto merchant platforms within its network.
Read moreCrypto Ponzi scheme mastermind pleads guilty to $100m fraud allegation
According to the Department of Justice, an employee of a crypto firm, EmpiresX, has pleaded guilty to an allegation of engaging in a $100 million
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US lawmakers call on Mark Zuckerberg to address ‘breeding ground’ for crypto scams: Report
A Federal Trade Commission report from June identified Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp among the top platforms for crypto fraud originating on social media.
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