In the first sentencing of a crypto founder for a marketing fraud, prosecutors said Randall Crater defrauded investors of more than $7.5mn.
February 4, 2023The DOJ asked for a communications ban against Bankman-Fried as an additional bail condition. Last week, a 116-page list of the FTX's creditors was filed to the bankruptcy court.
February 1, 2023“Simply put, using lawful means, we hacked the hackers,” said deputy attorney general Lisa Monaco.
January 30, 2023The SEC said Avraham Eisenberg orchestrated an attack on Mango Markets. He also faces criminal and civil charges brought by the DOJ and CFTC.
January 26, 2023Companies that voluntarily disclose suspected criminal activity or misconduct to federal prosecutors can receive up to a 75 percent reduction in penalties.
January 20, 2023Bitzlato facilitated $700mn in crypto transfers for Hydra users and received more than $15mn in ransomware proceeds.
January 19, 2023BitConnect was an online crypto lending platform that collapsed in 2018, causing investor losses estimated at over USD 2.4 billion.
January 17, 2023The former CFO embezzled money from a SPAC to pay for personal expenses and trade in meme stocks and crypto assets. He also incorporated two other SPACs to conceal his theft.
January 6, 2023Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang are cooperating with the investigation into FTX, Alameda and Sam Bankman-Fried, who has been extradited to the US.
December 23, 2022Karl Sebastian Greenwood faces a maximum of 60 years in person. Co-conspirator Ruja Ignatova is on the FBI’s most wanted list.
December 23, 2022