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Indian Finance Ministry: Cryptocurrencies Are 'Like Ponzi Schemes'
The India government doubled down its skepticism over cryptocurrencies, calling them like "Ponzi Schemes."
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Wolfie Zhao
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Dec 29, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 29, 2017
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Prosecutors File Charges in Alleged $250 Million Crypto Mining Fraud
Authorities in South Korea have reportedly filed suit against a U.S. cryptocurrency mining firm, alleging a multi-million dollar fraud.
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Wolfie Zhao
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Dec 21, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 21, 2017
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Here Come the Bogus Bitcoin Scare Tactics
Fear, uncertainty and doubt are dominating the media, but Overstock's Steve Hopkins suggests talking points to counter the scaremongering.
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Steven Hopkins
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Dec 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2017
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Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Operator Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud
Bitcoin ponzi scheme perpetrator Trendon Shavers has plead guilty to securities fraud and is now awaiting sentencing.
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Pete Rizzo
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Sep 21, 2015 at 9:48 p.m. UTC
Sep 21, 2015
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