Fraud
Crying Wolf? Why You Can’t Ignore Crypto Scam Claims
Sorting the signal from the noise may be harder in the cryptocurrency space than almost anywhere else.
Blockchain Has Potential in Curbing Odometer Fraud: EU Report
The European Parliament has released a research paper that touts blockchain in the prevention of odometer fraud or "clocking."
Canadian Police Issue Warning Over Bitcoin Tax Scam
Police in York, Canada, have warned of a tax scam after over 40 people were convinced to send money via bitcoin ATMs.
SEC Chair 'Optimistic' on Efforts to Catch ICO Bad Guys
The chairman of the Securities and Exchange commission offered new remarks on the topic of ICOs earlier today.
CFTC Sues New York Man Over Alleged $600k Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a lawsuit against a New York-based man and his company for allegedly running a bitcoin scam.
The European Union Wants to Beef Up Penalties for Cryptocurrency Crimes
The EU is eyeing beefed-up penalties around crimes involving cryptocurrencies, such as ransomware, the European Commission said this week.
Swiss Finance Regulator Cracks Down on 'E-Coin' Cryptocurrency Scheme
Switzerland's financial markets regulator has cracked down on a trio of companies tied to an alleged cryptocurrency scam.
Moolah Exchange Founder Denies Fraud Charges in First Court Hearing
The trial of Ryan Kennedy, the controversial founder of the now-defunct dogecoin exchange Moolah, began in a UK court this week.
33 Cases: Cryptocurrency Fraud Is on the Rise in Japan
Japanese law enforcement officials have released new figures about cryptocurrency-related fraud during 2017.
Blockchain and Education: A Big Idea in Need of Bigger Thinking
Can blockchain technology have a real impact on education certification? CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues that it can, if the scope is wide enough.
