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October 28, 2021

Ponzi scheme

When Bitcoin projects, businesses and platforms raise money (fundraise), they receive large amounts of capital in fiat.
Culture

Bitcoin Fixes The Modern Fiat Ponzi Scheme

Sep 14, 2021
Chainalysis has traced the PlusToken team’s attempts to sell ill-gotten bitcoin through Huobi OTC desks, potentially influencing the BTC price.
Business

Chainalysis: PlusToken Is Dumping on Huobi OTCs, May Be Eating Into BTC Price

Dec 17, 2019
Tracing China’s $3 billion crypto scam.
Business

How the PlusToken Scam Absconded With Over 1 Percent of the Bitcoin Supply

Aug 19, 2019
The PlusToken cryptocurrency scam, thought to involve the theft of over 200,000 BTC, has involved a significant sell-off as the scammers try to cover their tracks.
Business

Did the PlusToken Scam Cause a Bitcoin Price Dip?

Aug 16, 2019
The digital security firm has compiled some of cryptocurrency’s most recent exit scams and frauds.
Business

CipherTrace’s Cryptocurrency AML Report Details $4.3 Billion in Schemes

Aug 13, 2019
Lessons from some of the worst bitcoin scams to have hit the African continent — scams that have slowed the adoption rate for bitcoin in Africa.
Business

Bitcoin Scams in Africa: Their History and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim

Jul 19, 2019
This Father’s Day weekend is the perfect time to give your dad the gift of sound money. Here’s a handy infographic to help you introduce him to Bitcoin.
Culture

How to Explain Bitcoin to Your Dad on Father’s Day: An Infographic

Jun 14, 2019
Op-ed - Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: ‘It’s a Ponzi Scheme’
Business

Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: ‘It’s a Ponzi Scheme’

Jun 3, 2019
Scams - BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports
Business

BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports

Aug 20, 2018
Scams - Dubious Bitcoin Scheme Uses Ethereum ICO to Keep the Game Going
Business

Dubious Bitcoin Scheme Uses Ethereum ICO to Keep the Game Going

Jul 12, 2017
Adoption - Capital Controls and Ponzi Schemes: How Nigeria Is Discovering Bitcoin
Culture

Capital Controls and Ponzi Schemes: How Nigeria Is Discovering Bitcoin

Feb 10, 2017
Mining - Bitcoin’s Network Hash Rate Has Doubled Since October
Business

Bitcoin’s Network Hash Rate Has Doubled Since October

Jan 23, 2017
Mining - Genesis Mining Files With SEC for Bitcoin Mining Fund
Business

Genesis Mining Files With SEC for Bitcoin Mining Fund

Mar 8, 2016
Op-ed - As the Bitcoin Price Rises to New 2015 Highs
Markets

As the Bitcoin Price Rises to New 2015 Highs, Investors Seek to Explain Recent Gains

Nov 3, 2015
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Markets

Growing Population in China Views Bitcoin as a Safe Haven, Says BTCChina’s Greg Wolfson

Aug 18, 2015
Privacy & security - Exclusive: Possible $500
Culture

Exclusive: Possible $500,000 Bitcoin Cloud Mining Ponzi Scheme Uncovered

Jun 5, 2015
Op-ed - The Truth About Bitcoin – Dispelling Common Myths About The Digital Currency
Business

The Truth About Bitcoin – Dispelling Common Myths About The Digital Currency

Jul 28, 2014
Op-ed - Mt. Gox May Have Been A Ponzi Scheme (But Bitcoin Isn’t)
Business

Mt. Gox May Have Been A Ponzi Scheme (But Bitcoin Isn’t)

Feb 27, 2014
Op-ed - SEC Files Charges Against Bitcoin Ponzi Mastermind Trendon Shavers
Business

SEC Files Charges Against Bitcoin Ponzi Mastermind Trendon Shavers

Jul 24, 2013
Scams - The Pirate Saga: And So It Ends
Business

The Pirate Saga: And So It Ends

Aug 30, 2012
Op-ed - Bitcoin Savings & Trust – Genuine or Joke?
Business

Bitcoin Savings & Trust – Genuine or Joke?

Aug 18, 2012
Op-ed - Ponzi schemes: The Danger of High Interest Savings Funds
Business

Ponzi schemes: The Danger of High Interest Savings Funds

May 31, 2012