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Former Celsius CEO to Be Sentenced in May as 200+ Victims Demand Justice

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky is scheduled to be sentenced on May 8, 2025, following his guilty plea to two federal criminal charges related to fraud and market manipulation. The sentencing will be held in a Manhattan federal court, where US […]

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Brazilian Judge Issues 128-Year Sentence To 0 Million Ponzi Mastermind

Brazilian Judge Issues 128-Year Sentence To $190 Million Ponzi Mastermind

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A federal court in Brazil has handed down a 128-year prison sentence to a major leader of a crypto Ponzi scheme syndicate that defrauded investors of over a hundred million dollars. Two other individuals also received lengthy prison sentences, while others were

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Rugpull Losses Soar 6,500% in 2025 as Crypto Scams Turn Deadlier, Nearly B Lost – DappRadar

Rugpull Losses Soar 6,500% in 2025 as Crypto Scams Turn Deadlier, Nearly $6B Lost – DappRadar

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In a year already marred by mounting concerns about user safety, a new report from DappRadar revealed that crypto rugpulls have stolen nearly $6 billion from the ecosystem since the beginning of 2025. This is a staggering 6,499% surge from the $90 million recorded during the same period last year. According to DappRadar’s blockchain analyst

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Manta Network Co-Founder Targeted in Sophisticated Zoom Phishing Attack Using Deepfake Videos

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Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, has revealed he was the target of a highly advanced phishing attempt involving deepfake technology during a Zoom call. In a detailed post on April 17, Li described how attackers used prerecorded videos of familiar individuals to impersonate them in what appeared to be a legitimate meeting. Li said

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Crypto Con Hits High Office: Minister’s X Account Hacked

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure UK Government Minister Lucy Powell’s X account was hacked on Tuesday morning in a cryptocurrency scam for a phony “House of Commons” digital currency, multiple news sources disclosed Wednesday. Hackers Create Fake Government Cryptocurrency The cyberattackers put up a number of posts

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Spanish Police Bust AI-Powered Crypto Scam Ring That Defrauded Victims of €19M

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Spanish authorities have dismantled a sophisticated crypto investment scam that defrauded over 200 victims out of more than €19 million ($21.5 million), using artificial intelligence to lure investors with fake celebrity endorsements. The two-year investigation led to the arrest of six individuals across Spain, according to a statement from the Spanish National Police. Crypto Scam

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South Korean Prosecutors Uncover Fusionist (ACE) Token Price Manipulation Scheme

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In what has become one of the most significant cases in South Korea’s crypto market, the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office has exposed an elaborate price manipulation scheme involving the Fusionist (ACE) token, which is down 13% in the past 24 hours. Source: CoinGecko According to a local source, Lee and Kang, who allegedly orchestrated

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Indian Authorities Arrest Crypto Scammers for 0K Fraud Disguised as Japanese Exchange

Indian Authorities Arrest Crypto Scammers for $700K Fraud Disguised as Japanese Exchange

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Indian authorities have arrested five individuals linked to a large-scale crypto fraud that defrauded an unsuspecting businessman of approximately $700,000 (INR 6.16 crore). According to a local report, the scam was orchestrated through a fake trading platform masquerading as a legitimate Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, ZAIF. Big ROI Lured Indian Businessman The cybercrime wing of Odisha’s

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West Virginia Court Warns of Bitcoin Scam Using Fake Jury Duty Warrants

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A West Virginia district court has issued a warning about a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam in which fraudsters impersonate U.S. District Court officials to extort money from unsuspecting victims. The scam involves counterfeit arrest warrants that claim individuals have failed to appear for jury duty and demand immediate payment in Bitcoin or other difficult-to-trace means. Cryptocurrency

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Spanish Police ‘Dismantle .6M Bitcoin-themed Crypto Pyramid Scam’

Spanish Police ‘Dismantle $32.6M Bitcoin-themed Crypto Pyramid Scam’

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Spanish police officers say they have taken apart a Bitcoin (BTC)-themed crypto pyramid scam that duped victims out of around $32.6 million. Per the news agency EFE (via Infobae), police officers said they had “dismantled” a “criminal organization” that promoted “fake cryptocurrency investments.” Spanish Police Make Arrests in Malaga, Madrid, Murcia Officers said they have

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