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Bitcoin Back Below $10k As $3 Billion China Ponzi Allegedly Dumps Crypto

Bitcoin is back below $10,000 for the first since July (testing below $9500 intraday before rebounding)... Source: Bloomberg Yesterday saw a big dump across all cryptos... Sour.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeAug 15th, 2019

Jamie Dimon calls bitcoin a "fraud" and a "Ponzi scheme" — and says the crypto is hopeless as a currency

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon just launched another scathing attack on the biggest crypto and said bitcoin cannot.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 18th, 2024

Key Words: Bitcoin bros mock Paul Krugman for comparing the crypto craze to ‘a natural Ponzi scheme’

The Nobel Prize-winning economist questions cryptocurrency’s economic role in his latest column.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 21st, 2021

Alleged Crypto Ponzi OneCoin May Have Used Flood of Fake Reviews to Boost Ailing Image

The OneCoin cryptocurrency project – accused by authorities of being a Ponzi scheme – may have attempted to counter negative news by using "inauthentic" accounts to place favorable reviews on TrustPilot and Quora, according to new research......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskJan 29th, 2020

Crypto Ponzi OneCoin May Have Used Flood of Fake Reviews to Boost Ailing Image

The OneCoin cryptocurrency project – accused by authorities of being a Ponzi scheme – attempted to boost its fortunes by using "inauthentic" accounts to place favorable reviews on TrustPilot and Quora, according to new research......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskJan 29th, 2020

A couple pleaded guilty to scamming Warren Buffett as part of a $1 billion Ponzi scheme

Bill Pugliano/Getty The couple accused of scamming Warren Buffett and other investors pleaded guilty to money laundering and conspiracy charges on Friday. Jeff and Paulette C.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 26th, 2020

Chainalysis Report on PlusToken ‘Scammers’ Blamed for Monday’s Crypto Selloff

As bitcoin and ether prices fell below technically significant levels, some traders are citing fear emanating from a report about the alleged PlusToken Ponzi scheme as the reason for the plunge.....»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskDec 16th, 2019

Brazilian Police Bust Alleged Crypto Fraud That Cost Investors $360M

Brazilian police have shut down a purported bitcoin investment scheme they allege stole 1.5 billion Brazilian reals......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskDec 9th, 2019

CFTC Takes Action Against Crypto Options ‘Ponzi Scheme’

Purported crypto and forex investment firm Circle Society is accused by the CFTC of operating like a Ponzi scheme......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskOct 17th, 2019

Crypto Ponzi Scheme Says It Has ‘No Cash to Pay out’ to Upset Investors

Hundreds of locals who used to eagerly gather outside the Bitcoin Wallet office in Ladysmith, South Africa are now mobbing the office to demand their money back......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskJul 8th, 2019

Take a peek at the 5 mansions, condos, and villas bought by the couple who allegedly scammed Warren Buffett

Zalanta A couple accused of scamming Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate in a "Ponzi-type" scheme splurged more than $40 million on real estate, according to federal investigators. J.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJun 11th, 2019

Scheme allegedly used fake debt to steal $360 million from investors in Md., Va.

Kevin Merrill, Jay Ledford and Cameron Jezierski are accused of building a fraudulent Ponzi scheme around consumer debt portfolios. They face civil and criminal charges......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 12th, 2019

Greek Court Rules To Extradite Alexander Vinnik, Accused Of Laundering $4 Billion In Bitcoin

Authored by Helen Partz via CoinTelegraph.com, A Greek court has ruled to extradite the alleged former operator of crypto exchange BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, to France, local news outlet CNN Greece reported Friday, July 13. image courtesy of Coin.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJul 15th, 2018

SEC charges 3 South Floridians with selling securities linked to alleged Ponzi scheme

The Ponzi scheme allegedly defrauded investors out of $1.2 billion......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsAug 20th, 2018

Bitcoin Worth $1B Transferred By Just Paying $7.30 In Fees: Can Traditional Banking Carry Out Such A Feat?

A mammoth transfer of more than a billion worth of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), accomplished by paying a fraction in fees, grabbed the market's attention, leading to discussions around the nature of the transfer. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 20th, 2024

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Says Voting For Biden Is A "Vote Against American Crypto Industry"

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA), has accused President Joe Biden of actively working to stifle the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and cryptocurrency industry in the United States read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 10th, 2024

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Continue To Slip: Analyst Says King Crypto Network Fundamentals Indicate 300% Upside, Could Top Between $250K-$275K

Leading cryptocurrencies saw a decline on Wednesday, extending the run of losses that started as the week began. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 9th, 2024

Bitcoin Selloff Just Getting Started? Gold Bull Peter Schiff Spots Bearish Technical Pattern As BTC Drops Below $60K

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been on a downward trajectory since its peak in mid-March, with the decline accelerating in late April. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 2nd, 2024

MicroStrategy CEO Touts "Opportunity" To Take On More Leverage, Says Value Generated From Bitcoin Holdings "Expected To Outperform" If Price Of King Crypto Rises

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) is considering increasing its leveraged bets on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), signaling its readiness to amplify a strategy that has already inflated its Bitcoin holdings to over $14 billion. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 30th, 2024

Bitcoin Surge Predicted By Crypto Analyst Post Halving: "Rotation Has Slowly Started"

Cryptocurrency analyst Michael van de Poppe has announced the conclusion of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving, predicting a market upswing. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 23rd, 2024