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Safemoon’s Former CTO Pleads Guilty to Fraud

[today 10:30 AM] The guilty plea is the latest development in one of crypto’s most scandalous fraud schemes that left an $8 billion project bankrupt. Former Executive of Defunct Crypto Firm Safemoon Enters Guilty Plea Thomas “Papa” Smith used to be the chief…

Clucoin Founder Sentenced to 27 Months for $1.14M Crypto Fraud

[Feb 16 7:30 AM] The founder of Clucoin, Austin Michael Taylor, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for wire fraud, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $1.14 million in restitution and forfeitures. Taylor, 41, from Sykesville…

How Bitcoin investors can avoid tax fraud

[Jan 23 11:30 AM] Bitcoin investors must navigate a complex tax landscape, including understanding taxable vs. non-taxable transactions, key regulations by jurisdiction and ways to stay compliant.

High-Return Crypto Scheme Hit With Cease-and-Desist in Texas

[Oct 11, 2024 11:20 AM] Texas regulators have issued an emergency cease-and-desist order against two individuals accused of promoting a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme. The alleged scheme, tied to Trage Technologies, promised high returns on digital asset…

SEC Flags Risks in Crypto and Emerging Tech Investment Scams

[Oct 7, 2024 11:30 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is raising alarms about the growing risks of cryptocurrency scams and other investment fraud during World Investor Week 2024. Amid the rising influence of AI, social media, and aggressive financial…