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FBI Warns of Ichcoin Targeting American Crypto Investors

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about Ichcoin, a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform that is deceiving investors across the U.S. by luring them in through social media,…

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FBI Reports 45% Rise in Crypto Fraud, $5.6 Billion Lost, 71% From Investment Scams

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has revealed a sharp rise in cryptocurrency fraud complaints, with over 69,000 cases and $5.6 billion in losses. Investment scams accounted…

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Landmark Federal Case: Jury Declares Crypto Price Manipulation as Securities Fraud

In a landmark federal case, two men were sentenced for manipulating the price of a cryptocurrency and defrauding investors, marking the first instance where “a jury in a federal criminal…

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UK Sentences Woman to Prison for Laundering Bitcoin After Police Seize 61K BTC

A woman has been sentenced to nearly seven years in prison for laundering bitcoin tied to a £5 billion fraud in China. Authorities seized over 61,000 bitcoin during their investigation,…

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Crypto Tops Investor Threats for US Securities Regulators

U.S. state securities regulators have revealed that cryptocurrency investments are their top investor threat this year. “Before you jump into the crypto craze, be mindful that cryptocurrencies and related financial…

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