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European Union Parliament Considers Petition for Crypto Fraud Victims Fund
European Union Parliament is considering a petition from a consortium of individuals and companies to establish a restitution fund for victims of crypto-fraud.
HKMA Issues Fraud Alert Over Fake Social Media Accounts Impersonating Regulator
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the regulator and Chief Executive Eddie Yue. Police investigating.
Meta-1 Coin Fraudster Robert Dunlap Gets 23 Years for $20M Scam
Texas man Robert Dunlap sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for orchestrating Meta-1 Coin fraud that bilked nearly 1,000 investors out of $20 million.
Ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Drops New Trial Motion Amid Ongoing Appeals
Sam Bankman-Fried withdraws his motion for a new trial but continues to seek a new judge and pursue an appeal of his conviction and 25-year sentence.
Poland Investigates Zondacrypto as CEO Reportedly Flees
Polish prosecutors are probing Zondacrypto for alleged fraud, with CEO Przemysław Kral reportedly fleeing to Israel. Losses may exceed $97 million.
Judge Rejects Sam Bankman-Fried's Bid for New Trial
Sam Bankman-Fried's motion for a new trial was denied by Judge Kaplan, citing baseless claims. The former FTX CEO is serving a 25-year sentence.
Uphold Fined $5M Over Fraudulent Crypto Scheme Promoted in NY
Uphold will pay $5M after promoting CredEarn, a fraudulent crypto product. New York AG Letitia James continues her crackdown on deceptive practices.
Goliath CEO Faces $328M Ponzi Charges, Issues Public Apology
Christopher Delgado, ex-CEO of Goliath Ventures, apologizes amid allegations of running a $328M crypto Ponzi scheme. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
Binance AI Tools Prevent $10B in Crypto Fraud Since 2025
Binance reports its AI-powered security intercepted $10.53B in scams over 15 months, blocking 36,000 malicious addresses and saving user funds.
US Seeks $1M Forfeiture from Ex-Celsius Exec Roni Cohen-Pavon
Roni Cohen-Pavon, ex-Celsius CRO, faces $1M forfeiture tied to fraud before sentencing, following his guilty plea in 2023.
FTX Victims Sue Fenwick & West for $525M Over Alleged Role in Fraud
Twenty FTX victims are suing law firm Fenwick & West for $525M, alleging its role in concealing fraud through shell companies and legal structures.
Ex-Celsius Exec Roni Cohen-Pavon Sentenced for CEL Fraud
Former Celsius CRO Roni Cohen-Pavon sentenced to time served for CEL token manipulation and fraud. Market implications for CEL remain minimal.
