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April 17, 2024

Crypto Privacy Protocol Railgun Denies FBI’s Money Laundering Allegations!

Railgun, a cryptocurrency privacy tool often compared to the now-sanctioned Tornado Cash, has robustly defended itself against allegations of facilitating money laundering activities. These claims have surfaced in the wake of scrutiny from the FBI, which has pointed to potential misuse of the platform by malicious actors to launder cryptocurrencies. The Tornado Cash founders and a developer have been charged in the U.S. and the Netherlands.

Fake Profiles

August 19, 2022

Fake Social Media Profiles Have Reached Pandemic Levels In The Finance Sector!

A few days ago, Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) warned via Twitter that out of more than 7,000 LinkedIn profiles of alleged Binance employees, only about 50 were genuine. Scammers would pose as LinkedIn employees and offer listings, for example. It is a fact that, especially in the high-risk payment segment, many providers such as Paypound or OpenUp work with fake profiles to trick merchants. It has already reached pandemic proportions.

June 26, 2022

Twitter Battle! Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Bashes Crypto Hedge Fund Manager For $50M Superyacht!

Twitter continues to be the battleground of tech apostles like Elon Musk, Michael Saylor, or crypto pundit Vitalik Buterin. The latest battle aroused around Zhu Su (@zushu), CEO of struggling crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), who allegedly purchased a superyacht for $50 million. The rumor was brought by @AutismCapital and @FatManTerra and later commented by Ethereum founder and mastermind Vitalik Buterin (@VitalikButerin). The depressed crypto environment only makes envy and ill will run high on Twitter as well.

TenX

July 25, 2018

LYONESS, JULIAN HOSP, AND THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CRYPTO-MLM TENTACLE

The Austrian Julian HOSP (or Dr. Julian HOSP as he likes to call himself) has certainly shaped the ICO developments in the crypto scene since 2017. He contributed his extensive experience and network from the MLM sector he acquired as team leader of the Austrian LYONESS system, an MLM scheme with global reach and a questionable reputation. HOSP's starting point in his crypto-career was the successful TenX ICO. Since then, he has toured the Crypto Summits worldwide, promoting and telling the people how to set up a successful company like TenX.

How U.S. Law Enforcement Infiltrated The International Crypto Scene!

In an unprecedented move, the FBI infiltrated the crypto world with its own token, NexFundAI, to crack down on market manipulation. This case marks a significant shift in crypto enforcement, signaling that law enforcement is evolving its tactics to keep pace with the complexities of the digital asset space. As more fraudsters are exposed, the crackdown on wash trades and pump-and-dump schemes is just beginning.

Breaking: German Co-Founder of Crypto Fraud Scheme USI Tech On The Run!

USI Tech was one of the first MLM schemes to use cryptocurrencies to defraud its investors. FinTelegram has issued several warnings aginst the scheme. Horst Jicha has now gone fugitive, leaving behind a trail of defrauded investors and evading justice in the $150 million USI Tech fraud case. With Jicha on the run, the case serves as a chilling reminder of the risks in the volatile crypto world.

Binance Chief Financial Crime Compliance Officer Denied Bail in Nigerian Case!

Think twice before starting to work for the world's larger crypto exchange. As Binance’s financial crime compliance officer faces money laundering charges in Nigeria, questions mount over the company’s compliance safeguards and the risks involved in its global operations. The denial of bail for Tigran Gambaryan and the ongoing legal battle could have far-reaching implications for the company’s future.

Fintech

Solaris Bleeds Cash and Jobs: Can This High-Risk Fintech Survive, Let Alone IPO?

Solaris, a German fintech and neobank, has a long history of compliance troubles. Moreover, its ongoing financial losses and regulatory woes doubt its long-term profitability, even as it sheds jobs and restructures for survival. A potential IPO, as rumored by the German platform Gründerszene, seems speculative at best in light of its deep-rooted issues with compliance and financial stability.

Breaking: The Binance-Like $3.1 Billion Money Laundering Settlement of TD Bank!

TD Bank, one of North America's largest financial institutions, has been hit with a historic $3.1 billion settlement over money laundering violations. This case represents one of the most significant AML enforcement actions in U.S. history, both in terms of the financial penalties imposed and the severity of the admitted misconduct. Only Binance, with its $4.1 billion settlement, was even larger.