Akon, the famous singer, announced in 2020 that he would build a futuristic city in Senegal, his "hometown." Dubbed "Akon City," this ambitious project would be powered by green energy and solar power, feature condominiums, a seaside resort, and a university, and use Akoin, his cryptocurrency, as it
FTX's downfall was marked by its poor balance sheet and liquidity crisis, which led to a $10 billion fraud committed against customer funds. The company's collapse sent shockwaves throughout the crypto industry, causing a ripple effect that left several other companies reeling. BlockFi, Voyager, Cel
Let's break down what happened in this jaw-dropping case. A 61-year-old Queens auto body shop owner had his Bitcoin worth $92,000 stolen in November 2022. He had stored his digital coins in a Blockchain wallet, and the thief, Aaron Peterson Jr., used the funds to buy a diamond pendant, a Rolex, and
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has brought a major case against crypto trader NovaTech and its leadership, alleging a fraudulent scheme that duped over 200,000 investors out of $650 million. But what's striking about this case is not just the sheer scale of the scam, but the way it tar
The alleged $650 million cryptocurrency fraud perpetrated by NovaTech Ltd. and its co-founders, Cynthia and Eddy Petion, has sent shockwaves through the financial world. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the company and its six promoters with fraud, accusing them of orche
The world of cryptocurrency has made a significant impact on the political scene, with crypto-backed super political action committees (PACs) making their first battleground Senate endorsements in the general election. These PACs, led by Fairshake, Defend American Jobs, and Protect Progress, have ra
The crypto industry is on a spending spree, dumping over $119 million into the 2024 U.S. presidential election. This staggering amount is more than even giant conglomerates like Koch Industries, which contributed $28 million to its Americans for Prosperity Action PAC. But what's driving this unprece
The recent hacking of McDonald's official Instagram account is a prime example of the vulnerabilities of social media platforms and the cunning nature of cryptocurrency scammers. The attackers claimed to have made off with $700,000 in stolen money after using the account to promote a fake digital cu
Imagine being the CEO of a small bank, trusted by your community to manage their hard-earned savings. Now, imagine being coerced into stealing millions of dollars from your own institution to fund a crypto scam, only to end up behind bars for 24 years. This is the shocking story of Shan Hanes, the f
As Donald Trump promotes his family's new cryptocurrency platform, "The DeFiant Ones," it's hard not to wonder what's behind this sudden shift in his stance on cryptocurrencies. Gone are the days when Trump called bitcoin a scam, replaced by a newfound enthusiasm for decentralized finance. But is th
