Tag: Initial Coin Offering

Regulation April 13, 2021

Extortionist Pleads Guilty to Crypto Firm Shakedown

Michael Hlady, who claimed to be part of the FBI, CIA, and NSA, threatened to ‘destroy’ a startup.

Risk March 15, 2021

Sohrab ‘Sam’ Sharma was also ordered to forfeit more than $36 million.

Regulation October 12, 2020

Creator of anti-virus software allegedly secretly received over $23 million for promoting initial coin offerings.

Regulation July 24, 2020

Sam Sharma could face up to 15 years in prison for defrauding victims of $25 million.

Regulation July 2, 2020

Lobbyist could face 10 years in prison for alleged role in touting digital asset that was purportedly superior to Bitcoin.

Regulation March 2, 2020

Actor and ‘Zen master’ agrees to pay more than $300,000 to settle charges he unlawfully touted an ICO.

Regulation February 25, 2020

Enigma MPC raised approximately $45 million from 6,000 investors.

Regulation January 22, 2020

Alleged perp in crypto-currency scam, Boaz Manor, said to dye his hair, grow a beard to hide identity.

Regulation December 16, 2019

Tech firm allegedly raked in $42 million by defrauding hundreds of investors.