The lawyer allegedly hid millions of dollars in winnings to avoid paying taxes Tom Goldstein, a poker player and founder of the Supreme Court-focused SCOTUSblog, has been indicted in a
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Court Orders Crypto User To Hand Over Wallets And Keys In Tax Fraud Case
The case marks the first time a crypto investor has to turn over his wallet keys A Texas Bitcoin investor has been ordered by a federal court to turn over
Poker Pro Cory Zeidman Pleads Guilty In Sports Betting Fraud Case
The WSOP bracelet winner is accused of providing false betting tips to bettors for money Cory Zeidman, a professional poker player and World Series of Poker bracelet winner, has pleaded
Poker After Dark Poker Player Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering
Damien LeForbes allegedly played a big role in a Las Vegas illegal betting scheme Damien LeForbes, a professional poker player known for his appearances on shows like “Poker After Dark”
Crypto Fraudster Awaiting Trial Busts Ankle Bracelet, Flees Into Hiding
Former USI-Tech CEO Horst Jicha is on the run after allegedly stealing $180 million from investors A former cryptocurrency executive is on the run after allegedly tampering with his ankle
FBI Nets 16 After Launching Fake Cryptocurrency To Catch Crooks
The sting operation ensnared financial and cryptocurrency firms across the country The FBI recently netted 16 individuals in a groundbreaking sting operation by creating a fake cryptocurrency to catch fraudsters
Wisconsin is making it easier to track and report cryptocurrency fraud
The days of cryptocurrency being completely anonymous and untraceable are fading In a move to combat the rising tide of investment fraud, particularly within the cryptocurrency sector, the Wisconsin Department
Cryptocurrency bank Silvergate reaches deal with California in securities fraud case
Silvergate will have to pay $63 million for its failures Silvergate Capital Corporation, the parent company of the now-defunct Silvergate Bank, has agreed to a $63 million settlement with US
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame facing up to 7 years in prison
Salame helped collapse the crypto exchange that stole $10 billion in user funds US federal prosecutors are seeking a sentence of five to seven years in prison for former FTX executive Ryan Salame,
Former OneCoin executive behind massive fraud will spend time behind bars
Irina Dilkinska has been given a sentence of four years for her role in the scandal US District Judge Edgardo Ramos sentenced the former head of legal and compliance for
Cryptocurrency scams down in 2023, recovery amounts up
A new study shows that crypto fraud has weakened while technology allows more funds to be recovered Blockchain security company PeckShield has publicized data outlining the 2023 losses to crypto
Over $2B in cryptocurrency stolen in 2023
The cryptocurrency ecosystem has shown progress in protecting itself from fraud and theft A shift in the online cryptocurrency trend of hacks and thefts was seen in 2023, with security
