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.