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Blockchain Project Aims to Combat Advertising Fraud

Blockchain Project Aims to Combat Advertising Fraud

JUN 12, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Project adChain aims to combat advertising fraud using Blockchain technology.

 11603
Bitcoin Fraud Becomes More Frequent in India: Law Enforcement Agencies

Bitcoin Fraud Becomes More Frequent in India: Law Enforcement Agencies

MAR 07, 2017 | William Suberg

An Indian law enforcement agent has told the local press Bitcoin fraud is “becoming more frequent” due to increased merchant uptake.

 5357   |    2
Cryptocurrency Exchange Yobit Investigated in Russia on Fraud Claims

Cryptocurrency Exchange Yobit Investigated in Russia on Fraud Claims

MAR 06, 2017 | William Suberg

Cryptocurrency exchange Yobit is currently under investigation by Russian authorities, which are threatening to block it over alleged fraudulent activity.

 5984   |    4
Despite Rising BTC Price, Bitcoin Yet to Become Totally Independent

Despite Rising BTC Price, Bitcoin Yet to Become Totally Independent

FEB 21, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Nigeria Blockchain Alliance (NBA) has recovered the funds of several individuals who had fallen victim to bad actors within the space who attempted to defraud them

 7099   |    2
Western Union Fined $586 Mln for Money Laundering, Fraudulent Transfers

Western Union Fined $586 Mln for Money Laundering, Fraudulent Transfers

JAN 20, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Remittance giant Western Union has been fined $568 mln after admitting to money laundering and supporting fraudulent wire transfers. Blockchain-based technologies can prevent such criminal activities.

 11058   |    3
Major Banks Settle $12 Bln Settlement, Corruption Unravelled

Major Banks Settle $12 Bln Settlement, Corruption Unravelled

DEC 26, 2016 | Joseph Young

Deutsche Bank AG has agreed to a $7.2 bln settlement with the United States government for allegations of loan modifications.

 4656
Kenyan Government Uses IBM Blockchain to Prevent Academic Certificate Fraud

Kenyan Government Uses IBM Blockchain to Prevent Academic Certificate Fraud

DEC 22, 2016 | Joseph Young

The Kenyan government is utilizing blockchain to develop an immutable and transparent education management system, issuing academic certificates on a cloud-based blockchain network.

 3338
Faster Bank Payments in 2017: Fiat Fraud Risks Increase, Bitcoin All Clear

Faster Bank Payments in 2017: Fiat Fraud Risks Increase, Bitcoin All Clear

DEC 13, 2016 | William Suberg

US agency that seeks to make payments faster from 2017 concludes: Speeding up banks’ fiat payments poses increased risks of losses while Bitcoin’s equivalent is foolproof.

 4160
Debit Card Users Are at Massive Risk in India, Millions of Cards Compromised

Debit Card Users Are at Massive Risk in India, Millions of Cards Compromised

OCT 22, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Massive security breach puts Indian banking at risk. 3.2 mln debit cards may lose money. It is time to switch to digital currencies.

 1810
Nigel Farage Former Aide Allegedly Caught in FBI Dark Web Sting Operation

Nigel Farage Former Aide Allegedly Caught in FBI Dark Web Sting Operation

AUG 15, 2016 | Niall Maye

Nigel Farage, the former Ukip leader's closest aide George Cottrell is in custody in the US awaiting trial on 21 charges including attempted extortion, money laundering and fraud.

 1715   |    1
Blockchain Goes On A Brand Protection Mission, Fights Counterfeiting

Blockchain Goes On A Brand Protection Mission, Fights Counterfeiting

APR 06, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Counterfeiting and brand misrepresentation can be fought using the Blockchain technology in conjunction with other collaborative entities.

 697
Top 10 Bitcoin Fails: From Gambling, Ponzi to Mother of All Frauds

Top 10 Bitcoin Fails: From Gambling, Ponzi to Mother of All Frauds

APR 04, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

We look at the 10 top bitcoin fiascos, related to money laundering, funding criminals, extortion, Ponzi and MLM, drug dealing, kidnapping, dodgy banks and the fall of Mt.Gox.

 5003
Bitit Launches to Solve Bitcoin Biggest Issues - Accessibility and Fraud

Bitit Launches to Solve Bitcoin Biggest Issues - Accessibility and Fraud

MAR 31, 2016 | Charlie McCombie

Bitit launched its in-person Bitcoin programme in over 100,000 worldwide locations. It also hopes to launch its prepaid digital gift cards programme soon.

 902
Karma Strikes Martin Shkreli As He Loses $15 mln To a Fraud

Karma Strikes Martin Shkreli As He Loses $15 mln To a Fraud

FEB 17, 2016 | Neer Varshney

Martin Shkreli, dubbed by media as the “most hated man in the United States”, claims he lost $15 million set aside to buy Kanye West’s latest album, in a Bitcoin transaction.

 2126
Neo & Bee ex-CEO Brewster:

Neo & Bee ex-CEO Brewster: "I've Made A Lot of Mistakes"

JAN 14, 2016 | Martin Rojko

Danny Brewster, ex-CEO of Neo & Bee, a Cyprus based Bitcoin company, who is accused of fraud against customers, has shown up in public trying to clear his reputation a few months before a court case settlement.

 628
Blockchain Project Aims to Combat Advertising Fraud

Blockchain Project Aims to Combat Advertising Fraud

JUN 12, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Project adChain aims to combat advertising fraud using Blockchain technology.

 11603
Western Union Fined $586 Mln for Money Laundering, Fraudulent Transfers

Western Union Fined $586 Mln for Money Laundering, Fraudulent Transfers

JAN 20, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Remittance giant Western Union has been fined $568 mln after admitting to money laundering and supporting fraudulent wire transfers. Blockchain-based technologies can prevent such criminal activities.

 11058   |    3
Despite Rising BTC Price, Bitcoin Yet to Become Totally Independent

Despite Rising BTC Price, Bitcoin Yet to Become Totally Independent

FEB 21, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Nigeria Blockchain Alliance (NBA) has recovered the funds of several individuals who had fallen victim to bad actors within the space who attempted to defraud them

 7099   |    2
Cryptocurrency Exchange Yobit Investigated in Russia on Fraud Claims

Cryptocurrency Exchange Yobit Investigated in Russia on Fraud Claims

MAR 06, 2017 | William Suberg

Cryptocurrency exchange Yobit is currently under investigation by Russian authorities, which are threatening to block it over alleged fraudulent activity.

 5984   |    4
Bitcoin Fraud Becomes More Frequent in India: Law Enforcement Agencies

Bitcoin Fraud Becomes More Frequent in India: Law Enforcement Agencies

MAR 07, 2017 | William Suberg

An Indian law enforcement agent has told the local press Bitcoin fraud is “becoming more frequent” due to increased merchant uptake.

 5357   |    2
Top 10 Bitcoin Fails: From Gambling, Ponzi to Mother of All Frauds

Top 10 Bitcoin Fails: From Gambling, Ponzi to Mother of All Frauds

APR 04, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

We look at the 10 top bitcoin fiascos, related to money laundering, funding criminals, extortion, Ponzi and MLM, drug dealing, kidnapping, dodgy banks and the fall of Mt.Gox.

 5003
Major Banks Settle $12 Bln Settlement, Corruption Unravelled

Major Banks Settle $12 Bln Settlement, Corruption Unravelled

DEC 26, 2016 | Joseph Young

Deutsche Bank AG has agreed to a $7.2 bln settlement with the United States government for allegations of loan modifications.

 4656
Faster Bank Payments in 2017: Fiat Fraud Risks Increase, Bitcoin All Clear

Faster Bank Payments in 2017: Fiat Fraud Risks Increase, Bitcoin All Clear

DEC 13, 2016 | William Suberg

US agency that seeks to make payments faster from 2017 concludes: Speeding up banks’ fiat payments poses increased risks of losses while Bitcoin’s equivalent is foolproof.

 4160
Kenyan Government Uses IBM Blockchain to Prevent Academic Certificate Fraud

Kenyan Government Uses IBM Blockchain to Prevent Academic Certificate Fraud

DEC 22, 2016 | Joseph Young

The Kenyan government is utilizing blockchain to develop an immutable and transparent education management system, issuing academic certificates on a cloud-based blockchain network.

 3338
Karma Strikes Martin Shkreli As He Loses $15 mln To a Fraud

Karma Strikes Martin Shkreli As He Loses $15 mln To a Fraud

FEB 17, 2016 | Neer Varshney

Martin Shkreli, dubbed by media as the “most hated man in the United States”, claims he lost $15 million set aside to buy Kanye West’s latest album, in a Bitcoin transaction.

 2126
Debit Card Users Are at Massive Risk in India, Millions of Cards Compromised

Debit Card Users Are at Massive Risk in India, Millions of Cards Compromised

OCT 22, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Massive security breach puts Indian banking at risk. 3.2 mln debit cards may lose money. It is time to switch to digital currencies.

 1810
Nigel Farage Former Aide Allegedly Caught in FBI Dark Web Sting Operation

Nigel Farage Former Aide Allegedly Caught in FBI Dark Web Sting Operation

AUG 15, 2016 | Niall Maye

Nigel Farage, the former Ukip leader's closest aide George Cottrell is in custody in the US awaiting trial on 21 charges including attempted extortion, money laundering and fraud.

 1715   |    1
Bitit Launches to Solve Bitcoin Biggest Issues - Accessibility and Fraud

Bitit Launches to Solve Bitcoin Biggest Issues - Accessibility and Fraud

MAR 31, 2016 | Charlie McCombie

Bitit launched its in-person Bitcoin programme in over 100,000 worldwide locations. It also hopes to launch its prepaid digital gift cards programme soon.

 902
Blockchain Goes On A Brand Protection Mission, Fights Counterfeiting

Blockchain Goes On A Brand Protection Mission, Fights Counterfeiting

APR 06, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Counterfeiting and brand misrepresentation can be fought using the Blockchain technology in conjunction with other collaborative entities.

 697
Neo & Bee ex-CEO Brewster:

Neo & Bee ex-CEO Brewster: "I've Made A Lot of Mistakes"

JAN 14, 2016 | Martin Rojko

Danny Brewster, ex-CEO of Neo & Bee, a Cyprus based Bitcoin company, who is accused of fraud against customers, has shown up in public trying to clear his reputation a few months before a court case settlement.

 628
Cryptocurrency Exchange Yobit Investigated in Russia on Fraud Claims

Cryptocurrency Exchange Yobit Investigated in Russia on Fraud Claims

MAR 06, 2017 | William Suberg

Cryptocurrency exchange Yobit is currently under investigation by Russian authorities, which are threatening to block it over alleged fraudulent activity.

 5984   |    4
Western Union Fined $586 Mln for Money Laundering, Fraudulent Transfers

Western Union Fined $586 Mln for Money Laundering, Fraudulent Transfers

JAN 20, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Remittance giant Western Union has been fined $568 mln after admitting to money laundering and supporting fraudulent wire transfers. Blockchain-based technologies can prevent such criminal activities.

 11058   |    3
Bitcoin Fraud Becomes More Frequent in India: Law Enforcement Agencies

Bitcoin Fraud Becomes More Frequent in India: Law Enforcement Agencies

MAR 07, 2017 | William Suberg

An Indian law enforcement agent has told the local press Bitcoin fraud is “becoming more frequent” due to increased merchant uptake.

 5357   |    2
Despite Rising BTC Price, Bitcoin Yet to Become Totally Independent

Despite Rising BTC Price, Bitcoin Yet to Become Totally Independent

FEB 21, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Nigeria Blockchain Alliance (NBA) has recovered the funds of several individuals who had fallen victim to bad actors within the space who attempted to defraud them

 7099   |    2
Nigel Farage Former Aide Allegedly Caught in FBI Dark Web Sting Operation

Nigel Farage Former Aide Allegedly Caught in FBI Dark Web Sting Operation

AUG 15, 2016 | Niall Maye

Nigel Farage, the former Ukip leader's closest aide George Cottrell is in custody in the US awaiting trial on 21 charges including attempted extortion, money laundering and fraud.

 1715   |    1
Blockchain Project Aims to Combat Advertising Fraud

Blockchain Project Aims to Combat Advertising Fraud

JUN 12, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Project adChain aims to combat advertising fraud using Blockchain technology.

 11603
Karma Strikes Martin Shkreli As He Loses $15 mln To a Fraud

Karma Strikes Martin Shkreli As He Loses $15 mln To a Fraud

FEB 17, 2016 | Neer Varshney

Martin Shkreli, dubbed by media as the “most hated man in the United States”, claims he lost $15 million set aside to buy Kanye West’s latest album, in a Bitcoin transaction.

 2126
Top 10 Bitcoin Fails: From Gambling, Ponzi to Mother of All Frauds

Top 10 Bitcoin Fails: From Gambling, Ponzi to Mother of All Frauds

APR 04, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

We look at the 10 top bitcoin fiascos, related to money laundering, funding criminals, extortion, Ponzi and MLM, drug dealing, kidnapping, dodgy banks and the fall of Mt.Gox.

 5003
Debit Card Users Are at Massive Risk in India, Millions of Cards Compromised

Debit Card Users Are at Massive Risk in India, Millions of Cards Compromised

OCT 22, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Massive security breach puts Indian banking at risk. 3.2 mln debit cards may lose money. It is time to switch to digital currencies.

 1810
Major Banks Settle $12 Bln Settlement, Corruption Unravelled

Major Banks Settle $12 Bln Settlement, Corruption Unravelled

DEC 26, 2016 | Joseph Young

Deutsche Bank AG has agreed to a $7.2 bln settlement with the United States government for allegations of loan modifications.

 4656
Blockchain Goes On A Brand Protection Mission, Fights Counterfeiting

Blockchain Goes On A Brand Protection Mission, Fights Counterfeiting

APR 06, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Counterfeiting and brand misrepresentation can be fought using the Blockchain technology in conjunction with other collaborative entities.

 697
Kenyan Government Uses IBM Blockchain to Prevent Academic Certificate Fraud

Kenyan Government Uses IBM Blockchain to Prevent Academic Certificate Fraud

DEC 22, 2016 | Joseph Young

The Kenyan government is utilizing blockchain to develop an immutable and transparent education management system, issuing academic certificates on a cloud-based blockchain network.

 3338
Bitit Launches to Solve Bitcoin Biggest Issues - Accessibility and Fraud

Bitit Launches to Solve Bitcoin Biggest Issues - Accessibility and Fraud

MAR 31, 2016 | Charlie McCombie

Bitit launched its in-person Bitcoin programme in over 100,000 worldwide locations. It also hopes to launch its prepaid digital gift cards programme soon.

 902
Faster Bank Payments in 2017: Fiat Fraud Risks Increase, Bitcoin All Clear

Faster Bank Payments in 2017: Fiat Fraud Risks Increase, Bitcoin All Clear

DEC 13, 2016 | William Suberg

US agency that seeks to make payments faster from 2017 concludes: Speeding up banks’ fiat payments poses increased risks of losses while Bitcoin’s equivalent is foolproof.

 4160
Neo & Bee ex-CEO Brewster:

Neo & Bee ex-CEO Brewster: "I've Made A Lot of Mistakes"

JAN 14, 2016 | Martin Rojko

Danny Brewster, ex-CEO of Neo & Bee, a Cyprus based Bitcoin company, who is accused of fraud against customers, has shown up in public trying to clear his reputation a few months before a court case settlement.

 628

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