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    SEC v. Steven Chiang et al: Complaint

    Complaint alleging securities fraud involving digital assets in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Steven Chiang, a.k.a. Cyrus Kong, described as a resident of Singapore; Eric Tippetts, of Dana Point, California; James Hardy, of San Diego, California; and Maurice 'Butch' Chelliah, of San Diego, California, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

    SEC v. David Mata: Complaint

    Complaint alleging "the fraudulent and unregistered offer and sale of securities" regarding a cryptocurrency-related investment scheme in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. David B. Mata at the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

    SEC v. Block Bits Capital LLC et al: Complaint

    Complaint alleging "the fraudulent and unregistered offer and sale of securities" regarding a cryptocurrency-related investment scheme in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Block Bits Capital LLC, Block Bits Capital GP I LLC, and Japheth Dillman at the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

    Litigation Investing: ILOs & Other Developments

    Leading investigators and funders of high-value international finance will take your questions and discuss emerging and dominant issues in litigation funding, including cases, legal rulings, returns, the role of investigators, and what they look for when deciding what cases to fund. Speakers: David Kerstein, Managing Director, Validity Finance; Jonathan Sablone, MD, Global Director of Originations, Delta Capital; Ken Epstein, Investment Manager & Legal Counsel, Omni Bridgeway; and Kyle Roche, Partner, Roche Freedman.

    Crypto: The Future of Money or Fool’s Gold?

    Given the rise of cryptocurrencies, this session will analyze money, what gives it value, and contemplate what it will look like in the future, including what role, if any, crypto will play. Speaker: Bob Seeman, Managing Partner, CyberCurb

    NFTs, Fraud & Money Laundering

    This video will look at Non-Fungible Tokens, how they work, what you need to know, and legal issues associated with them. Speakers: Alex Shea, Director, Risk, Regulatory & Compliance, Guidehouse; Joe McGill, Global Investigations, TRM Labs; and Olta Andoni, Deputy General Counsel, Ava Labs.

    High-Value International Recovery: Tips From The Experts (Part Two)

    Leading international fraud and value recovery attorneys will take your questions and discuss emerging and dominant issues that impact your ability to be successful and effective. Speakers: Aidan Larkin, Chief Executive Officer, Asset Reality; Jonathan Tickner, Partner, Peters & Peters; Polly Sprenger, Partner, Addleshaw Goddard; and Tatiana Markel, Partner, BakerHostetler.

    Crypto Regulation & Enforcement: The Present & Future

    This video will look at efforts around the world to regulate crypto, what's in the pipeline, and what effect it's likely to have on the industry. Speakers: Ari Redbord, Head of Legal & Government Affairs, TRM Labs; Kathy Kraninger, VP, Regulatory Affairs, Solidus Labs; and Lee Reiners, Executive Director, Global Financial Markets Center, Duke University School of Law.

    Ongoing Multi-Billion Dollar Crypto Schemes: Tether & NEXO

    This video looks at Tether and NEXO, two ongoing questionable schemes in the crypto industry that collectively involve hundreds of billions of dollars. Speakers: Edward Normand, Partner, Roche Freedman; Eric Rosen, Partner, Roche Freedman; and Kyle Roche, Partner, Roche Freedman.

    Crypto Litigation: Tips From Litigators

    In this video, lawyers who have brought lawsuits around the world to recover cryptocurrency from exchanges and other entities will discuss their experiences and offer tips to avoid problems and be effective. Speakers: Amanda Tuminelli, Lawyer, Kobre & Kim; Dani Haston, Head of Global Asset Management, Chainalysis; Daniel Coyle, Counsel, Sequor Law; and Syed Rahman, Partner, Rahman Ravelli.

    The Mechanics of Crypto Recovery

    Having identified who stole the crypto, this video will show you how to recover it and who can be held legally liable, not just the thieves but those who laundered it and provided other services, including crypto exchanges. Speakers: Aidan Larkin, Chief Executive Officer, Asset Reality; Amanda Wick, Senior Investigative Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives; Carmel King, Director, Grant Thornton; and Jean-Michel Verelst, Director, Belgium's Asset Recovery and Asset Management Office.

    The Mechanics of Crypto Investigations

    This session will show you how to investigate who stole the crypto, where it went, whether it was converted into fiat currency, and who has the proceeds now. Speakers: Benedict Hamilton, Managing Director, Forensic Investigations and Intelligence, Kroll; Beth Bisbee, US Head of Investigations, Chainalysis; Hakob Stepanyan, Manager - Forensic Investigation & Litigation Services, BDO USA; and Monika Laird, Threat Finance Lead, TRM Labs.

    Envestio SI OÜ v. Payward Inc.: Judicial Assistance (Estonia)

    Ex Parte application on behalf of the Harju County Court of Tallinn, Estonia to take discovery from Payward Inc., described as "a virtual currency wallet service provider", for use in bankruptcy proceedings against Envestio SI OÜ and involving suspected fraud, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

    USA v. Chet Stojanovich: Criminal Complaint

    Criminal Complaint alleging the defendant "obtained money and cryptocurrency from individuals and businesses for the purchase of cryptocurrency-mining computers and Miner-hosting services through false and fraudulent representations regarding Stojanovich's acquisition and possession of Miners and his provision of Miner-hosting services" in USA v. Chet Stojanovich at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

    SEC v. Mining Capital Coin et al: TRO Motion

    Motion for Temporary Restraining Order regarding an alleged cryptocurrency-based investment fraud in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. MCC International Corp., d.b.a. Mining Capital Coin Corp., of Massachusetts; CPTLCoin Corp., of Massachusetts; Bitchain Exchanges, described as "an unincorporated organization or association"; Luiz Carlos Capuci Jr., a.k.a. Junior Caputti, described as a citizen of Brazil and the USA residing in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Emerson Sousa Pires, described as a citizen and resident of Brazil, at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

    SEC v. Mining Capital Coin et al: Complaint (‘Crypto-Based Investment Fraud’)

    Complaint alleging a cryptocurrency-based investment fraud in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. MCC International Corp., d.b.a. Mining Capital Coin Corp., of Massachusetts; CPTLCoin Corp., of Massachusetts; Bitchain Exchanges, described as "an unincorporated organization or association"; Luiz Carlos Capuci Jr., a.k.a. Junior Caputti, described as a citizen of Brazil and the USA residing in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Emerson Sousa Pires, described as a citizen and resident of Brazil, at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

    Dohrnii Stiftung: ‘Mandated Investigator’

    Public Notice by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority that it has appointed a "Mandated Investigator" for Dohrnii Stiftung, which claims on its website at dohrnii.io to be "a digital ecosystem" that offers "education and tools" for investors in cryptocurrency.

    tZERO Crypto Inc. v. Brett Buckman: Complaint

    Complaint objecting to discharge of debt involving an alleged cryptocurrency-based fraud in tZERO Crypto Inc., of Utah v. Brett Buckman, of Bel Air, Maryland, at the U. S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

    USA v. Christopher Emms et al: Superseding Indictment (‘North Korea Crypto Services’)

    Superseding Indictment alleging the defendants "conspired with Virgil Griffith, a cryptocurrency expert and citizen of the United States, to illegally provide cryptocurrency and blockchain technology services to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in contravention of U.S. sanctions on the DPRK" in USA v. Alejandro Cao de Benós, a citizen of Spains, and Christopher Emms, a citizen of the United Kingdom, at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

    G Esports Holding GmbH v. BDVL OÜ: Complaint (‘$5.2M NFT Fraud’)

    Complaint alleging fraud in G Esports Holding GmbH, d.b.a., G2 Esports, of Germany, described as "one of the world's leading esports' organizations, with a high-profile roster of esports teams and content creators" v. BDVL OÜ, of Estonia, d.b.a. Bondly Sports, described as "a company utilizing blockchain technologies for the development of non-fungible tokens", at the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles.

    Novus Fintech Ltd.: Public Censure

    Decision Notice b the Dubai Financial Services Authority that it has imposed a Public Censure on Novus Fintech Ltd., whose "sole owner and director" was identified as Stuart Coles, a citizen of the United Kingdom.

    Coworth Investments Ltd.: Public Censure

    Decision Notice by the Dubai Financial Services Authority imposing a Public Censure on Coworth Investments Ltd., whose "sole owner and director" was identified as Stuart Coles, a citizen of the United Kingdom.

    Coworth Fintech Ltd.: Public Censure

    Decision Notice by the Dubai Financial Services Authority that it has imposed a Public Censure on Coworth Fintech Ltd., whose "sole owner and director" was identified as Stuart Coles, a citizen of the United Kingdom.

    Dreamr Labs Ltd. v. Delchain Ltd. et al: Complaint (‘$20M Crypto Claim’)

    Complaint for $20 million alleging fraud and breach of contract involving crypto in Dreamr Labs Limited, of the Bahamas v. Delchain Limited, of the Bahamas; Deltec Bank & Trust Limited, of the Bahamas; Bruno Macchialli, of Porte Vedra, Florida; Suisse Finance Holdings, of Switzerland, and Richard Iamunno, of Boca Raton, Florida, at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

    Athena Bitcoin Global v. Shaun Overton et al: Notice of Removal (‘El Salvador’s ‘Bitcoin as Legal Tender’ Project’)

    Notice of Removal by the defendants in Athena Bitcoin Global, described as a Nevada-domiciled, Chicago-based company which "has been operating in the Republic of El Salvador assisting the government with the implementation of "Ley Bitcoin" which legalized bitcoin as legal tender" v. Shaun Overton, Neidy Overton, ROI Developers Inc., d.b.a. Accruvia; and unknown individuals and companies at the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

    CFTC v. Dwayne Golden et al: Complaint (‘$44M Crypto-Based Fraud’)

    Complaint alleging a crypto-based investment fraud in Commodity Futures Trading Commission v. Dwayne Golden, Jatin Patel, described as a citizen and resident of India; Marquis Demarking Egerton, a.k.a. Mardy Eger, and Gregory Aggesen at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

    SEC v. John Barksdale et al: Complaint (‘$124M Crypto-Based Fraud’)

    Complaint alleging the defendants "raised at least $124 million from over 20,000 investors" in a crypto-based fraudulent scheme involving Ormeus Global SA, of Panama, and Ormeus Coin, of Hong Kong, in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. John Barksdale, described as a citizen of the USA residing in Thailand, and his sister, JonAtina Barksdale, a.k.a. Tina Barksdale, described as a citizen of the USA residing in Hong Kong, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

    Kayla Blacksher v. SafeMoon LLC et al: Class Action Complaint

    Class Action Complaint alleging a cryptocurrency-based investment fraud in Kayla Blacksher v. SafeMoon LLC, SafeMoon US LLC, SafeMoon Connect LLC, Tano LLC, SafeMoon Ltd., of England; SafeMoon Protocol Ltd., of England; SafeMoon Media Group Ltd., of England; Braden John Karony, Jack Haines-Davies, of London, England; Ryan Arriaga, Shaun Witriol, Henry 'Hank' Wyatt, Thomas Smith, Kyle Nagy, Jake Paul, Nick Carter, DeAndre Cortez Way, Ben Phillips, Miles Parks McCollum, and Daniel M. Keem at the U. S. District Court for the Central District of California.

    Binance & EQONEX Ltd.: UK FCA Statement

    Public Statement by the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority regarding "recent statements made by EQONEX Limited and the Binance Group confirming that an entity called Bifinity will advance a US$36 million convertible loan to EQONEX".

    CLM v. CLN et al: Judgment (‘$7M Crypto Theft’)

    Judgment regarding applications for a worldwide freezing injunction, disclosure orders, and to join defendants in "an action to trace and recover 109.83 Bitcoin and 1497.54 Ethereum that were allegedly misappropriated" in a scheme that, inter alia, involved entities in the Cayman Islands and the Seychelles and which "raised two interesting and novel points of law. First, can stolen cryptocurrency assets be the subject of a proprietary injunction? Second, does the court have jurisdiction to grant interim orders against persons whose identities are presently unknown?" in CLM, an unidentified "national of the United States of America and an entrepreneur" v. CLN, CLO, CLP, CPZ, CQA, CQB, and CQC at Singapore High Court.

    Michelle Tsing et al v. Plasmotica LLC et al: Complaint

    Complaint alleging breach of contract and failure to pay wages in Michelle Tsing and Elevate The Blockchain Inc., of Delaware v. Plasmotica LLC, of California; Synsal Inc., of the Cayman Islands, and Ned Saleh, who collectively "operated a business wherein they sought to enter the cryptocurrency industry and to develop their own cryptocurrency", at the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara.

    John Mangano v. BlockFi et al: Class Action Complaint

    Class Action Complaint alleging the sale of unregistered securities in John Mangano v. BlockFi Inc., described as "a financial services company that generates revenue through cryptocurrency trading, lending, and borrowing, as well as engaging in proprietary trading"; BlockFi, BlockFi Trading LLC, and BlockFi Lending LLC at the U. S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

    USA v. Samuel Reed: First Superseding Indictment

    First Superseding Indictment alleging violations of the Bank Secrecy Act involving a cryptocurrency exchange known as BitMEX, of the Seychelles, in USA v. Samuel Reed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

    USA v. Satish Kumbhani: Criminal Indictment

    Criminal Indictment alleging a $2.4 billion investment fraud and money laundering scheme involving BitConnect, which "operated a cryptocurrency investment platform and touted its various investment programs through social media", in USA v. Satish Kurjibhai Kumbhani, described as a citizen of India, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

    Ephraim Atwal v. Bitfinex: Complaint

    Complaint for damages of $670,000 alleging conversion, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and negligence involving the alleged theft of cryptocurrency known as EOS in Ephraim Atawl v. iFinex Inc. , BXNA Inc., and BFXWW Inc., all described as British Virgin Islands companies based in Hong Kong that operate "Bitfinex, an online platform for exchanging and trading cryptocurrency", at the U. S. District Court for the Western District of New York.

    BlockFi Lending LLC: $50M Fine

    Administrative Order by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it has imposed a fine of $50 million on BlockFi Lending LLC, a New Jersey-based crypto lender, for regulatory breaches, including "material misrepresentation" and operating as "an Unregistered Investment Company".