CRYPTO FRAUD
Sam Bankman-Fried Requests Trump Pardon Amid 25-Year Sentence
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried formally requests a presidential pardon from Donald Trump while appealing his 25-year fraud conviction.
SEC Charges Texas Man for $12.3M Crypto Fraud Using Fake AI Bots
Nathan Fuller allegedly scammed 150 investors with promises of 100% returns via AI crypto trading bots. The SEC seeks penalties and funds recovery.
Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky Seeks to Overturn 12-Year Fraud Sentence
Alex Mashinsky, ex-CEO of Celsius, files motion to vacate his 12-year sentence, citing ineffective counsel and evidence concerns.
Ex-Hodlnaut CEO Charged With Fraud Over Terra (UST) Collapse
Singapore's former Hodlnaut CEO faces six fraud charges tied to misleading statements about the platform's exposure to the $45B Terra ecosystem crash.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.