Bitconnect

The Rise and Fall of Terra vs. Bitconnect
The Rise and Fall of Terra vs. Bitconnect
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses how the $14 billion crash of Luna Foundation Guard’s Terra protocol compares with the $2.4 billion global Bitconnect Ponzi scheme. Plus, Coin...
The Rise and Fall of Terra vs. Bitconnect

SEC Sues BitConnect Founder on Fraud Charges
SEC Sues BitConnect Founder on Fraud Charges
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the specifics and implications of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing charges against BitConnect and its founder Satish...
SEC Sues BitConnect Founder on Fraud Charges

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SEC Secures Judgments Against 3 in Bitconnect Scam
One individual must pay more than $3 million and hand over a wallet containing 190 bitcoins.
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The Lesson of Bitconnect: Promoters Can Be Liable
The SEC has filed charges against five promoters of the alleged crypto fraud. It's a chance to learn from the mistakes of Trevon James and Co.
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Is the SEC's Bitconnect Ponzi Scheme Lawsuit the Last From the ICO Boom Era?
Is the SEC’s Bitconnect Ponzi Scheme Lawsuit the Last From the ICO Boom Era?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against five individuals for their alleged involvement in the Bitconnect crypto platform that collapsed in 2018...
Is the SEC's Bitconnect Ponzi Scheme Lawsuit the Last From the ICO Boom Era?

SEC Sues 5 Over Bitconnect Ponzi Case
SEC Sues 5 Over Bitconnect Ponzi Case
The SEC has filed a complaint against five Bitconnect promoters over $2 billion in unregistered assets. Lisa Braganca, attorney and former SEC branch chief, joins “First Mover...
SEC Sues 5 Over Bitconnect Ponzi Case

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SEC Sues 5 Over $2B Bitconnect Ponzi
Bitconnect collapsed in 2018 after state regulators in Texas and North Carolina filed cease-and-desist letters against its lending and exchange platform.
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Alleged Promoter of BitConnect Crypto Scam Charged in Australia
The accused faces a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
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Australian Financial Watchdog Bans Local BitConnect Promoter for 7 Years
The Australian man was banned from working in financial services by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.
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BitConnect Promoter Wanted Over Another Alleged Crypto Scam
A promoter of the now-shuttered crypto fraud BitConnect has again been charged over a different claimed cryptocurrency scam.
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