Crime
Indian Government Think Tank Trials Blockchain to Combat Fake Meds
An Indian government think tank is working on a blockchain solution aimed to combat the country's roaring counterfeit drugs trade.
Police Officers Charged in $1.3 Million Bitcoin Extortion Scheme
Ten Indian police officials have been charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion after allegedly forcing a victim to transfer 200 bitcoins.
Samoa's Central Bank Investigates OneCoin Investment Scheme
The Central Bank of Samoa is investigating the OneCoin crypto investment scheme and has issued a warning about the business to investors.
How to Defend Yourself Against Pump-and-Dumps
Until regulators come up with rules to curb pump-and-dump schemes, investors need to be extra cautious so they don’t get taken for a ride.
Crypto and Cannabis Investment Promoter Hit With Cease-and-Desist
The Texas State Securities Board filed an emergency cease and desist against a cryptocurrency and weed investment platform on alleged fraud charges.
SEC Sues Public Company That Saw Crypto Stock Price Boost
A publicly traded company that saw its stock price soar after announcing a crypto startup acquisition has been sued by the SEC.
Spain's Tax Authorities Seek Crypto User Names and Bank Accounts
The move comes after the Spanish finance ministry called the use of cryptocurrencies in organized crime a "pressing challenge."
Korean Police Detain 4 Crypto Exchange Execs Over Alleged Embezzlement
South Korean police on Thursday detained four executives from two cryptocurrency exchanges over alleged embezzlement.
Washington State County Shuts Down 'Unauthorized' Crypto Miners
Washington State's Chelan County shut down three rogue cryptocurrency mining operations due to the power draw and safety risk.
Justice Department Charges Founders of Mayweather-Backed ICO
Federal authorities have charged the founders of Centra Tech with securities and wire fraud, shortly after their ICO was shut down by the SEC.
