Chase U.K. to Block Crypto Payments Citing Fraud, Scams
Starting Oct. 16, the bank will decline customer attempts to make payments related to crypto assets. Source
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FTX’s former external legal team disputes involvement in fraud allegations
A law firm that previously provided services to the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX has refuted a class-action lawsuit brought against them claiming that it assisted in the exchange's alleged fraudulent activities. According to a Sept. 21 court filing, Fenwick & West, a United States law firm, denies all accusations of misconduct
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India to develop dark net monitoring tool to combat crypto fraud: Report
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is reportedly developing a crypto intelligence tool in response to a rise in illegal activities around cryptocurrencies in the country. According to a CNBC report, the MHA aims to combat crypto-related crime through the Cryptocurrency Intelligence and Analysis Tool (CIAT). The project is spearheaded
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JPEX Files for Deregistration in Australia amid Fraud Charges
In a bid to douse the fears of users about the safety of their funds, however, the platform has published a compensation plan. A recent filing has revealed that crypto asset platform JPEX is applying to nullify its registration with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission. As contained in the September
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Former Deutsche Bank Investment Banker Pleads Guilty to Crypto Fraud
According to the DOJ, Russell defrauded at least 29 investors from the scheme of around $1.5 million. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that Rashawn Russell, a former Deutsche Bank investment banker and registered broker, has confessed to participating in a fraudulent crypto scheme called the ‘R3 Crypto
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Philippines SEC teams up with US counterpart to combat crypto fraud
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has teamed up with its United States counterpart, as well as the Asian Development Bank to crack down on criminals using cryptocurrencies to commit fraud and other financial crimes.According to a Sept. 15 press release, the three institutions conducted an International Organization of
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Vows to Strengthen Crypto Regulations Following JPEX Fraud Allegations
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, in their statement regarding the arrest of the alledged fraudsters, pointed out that JPEX was not licensed and lacked the authority to host a cryptocurrency trading platform within the community. Hong Kong police arrested six individuals in connection with allegations of fraud related to
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Hong Kong arrests over JPEX crypto fraud increase to six people
Hong Kong officials have cracked down on purported crypto fraud, arresting six people, including two well-known social media influencers linked to the JPEX platform. The arrests come as a part of an investigation into the Hong Kong-based platform, which has reportedly operated without a valid license and has been at the
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Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation in wake of JPEX fraud case
Hong Kong regulators are looking to tighten the noose around the crypto market after the arrest of six individuals following allegations of fraud around an unlicensed crypto exchange called JPEX.John Lee Ka-chiu, the chief executive of Hong Kong, told reporters on Sept. 19 that the government would increase its efforts
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Former Deutsche Bank employer pleads guilty to crypto fraud
Rashawn Russell admits wrongdoing after falsely promising investors ‘assured profits’ for their crypto investments. Rashawn Russell, a former investment banking professional at Deutsche Bank, is preparing to enter a guilty plea on charges of cryptocurrency fraud, according to new court filings. Russell had initially entered a not-guilty plea in April after federal
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