UK watchdog FCA warns crypto firms miss money laundering
The FCA says crypto firms are producing too many "red flags" while critics warn the regulator may need to ease its crypto approach.
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Update: What’s happening with OneCoin scam’s biggest promoters?
OneCoin was a colossal Ponzi scheme that at its height was reported to have raised $4 billion from investors in 175 countries.
BAYC restaurant says it accepts crypto, calls out “fake news”
The owner of Bored and Hungry, the Bored Ape Yacht Club-themed restaurant, has hit back at reports that the eatery no longer accepts cryptocurrency.
Crypto scammers target lonely Chinese speakers living abroad
Crypto scammers used booming token prices and pandemic travel restrictions to swindle romance-seeking Chinese speakers out of millions.
Criminals and extremists join Musk’s Dogecoin fan club
Blockchain forensics company Elliptic reveals the popularity of Elon Musk’s Dogecoin with criminal cartels, child sex rings, and terrorists.
Kucoin banned in Ontario, Canada after ghosting securities commission
The Ontario Securities Commission announced that it’s banning crypto exchange Kucoin from operating in Ontario and handing Bybit a $2.5 million fine.
Billions in funds frozen as crypto manager Babel renegotiates loans
Crypto lender and asset manager Babel Finance is renegotiating its multi-billion loan balance. The company has suspended all withdrawals.
Ex Huobi manager accused of insider trading, netting millions in Tether
Chen Boliang is accused of accessing Huobi's systems to fraudulently create a $20 million credit line with an account set up in his father's name.
LinkedIn users fight back against growing crypto cons
The FBI has warned LinkedIn users of a growing crypto scam problem. Some have decided to take matters into their own hands.
Three Arrows Capital liquidated by multiple lenders after ghosting
Three Arrows was also one of the major investors in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, last year disclosing ownership of more than 38 million shares.