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China Jails 9 in $6M Crypto Scam Hitting Indians

[Apr 16 5:30 AM] China cracks down hard on cross-border crypto fraud, jailing fraudsters in a major blow to digital crime targeting Indians. China Drops Heavy Prison Terms Over Cross-Border Crypto Fraud on Indians A wide-reaching crypto scam targeting Indian…

Police in Hawaii Sound Alarm as Crypto Scams Drain Life Savings

[Apr 14 3:30 AM] Crypto scammers are sweeping through Hawaii with emotionally manipulative schemes that are draining millions from victims, exploiting fake friendships and fraudulent investments in digital currency. Crypto Scams Sweep Through Hawaii—Victims Hooked…

Court Sounds Alarm on Jury Scam Demanding Bitcoin Payments

[Mar 23 9:30 AM] Scammers are forging arrest warrants for missed jury duty, demanding payment in bitcoin and gift cards. They use realistic court-style documents and urgent threats to exploit fear of arrest. Court Warns of Forged Arrest Warrants Tied to Bitcoin…

Safemoon’s Former CTO Pleads Guilty to Fraud

[Feb 22 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.