Enforcement Actions
SEC, DOJ, FBI, Europol, FCA and global enforcement cases.
SEC Charges Geosyn Mining in $5.6M Crypto Mining Fraud Scheme
The SEC has charged Geosyn Mining and its founders with defrauding investors of $5.6 million in a fraudulent crypto mining and hosting operation, misappropriating funds for personal use.
SEC Sanctioned by Judge in DEBT Box Case for Misconduct
A federal judge sanctioned SEC attorneys for 'gross abuse of power' in its crypto fraud case against DEBT Box. What does this mean for the agency's crypto enforcement?
SEC Secures $4.47 Billion Terraform Labs SEC Settlement in Fraud Case
The SEC finalized a $4.47 billion judgment against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon after a jury found them liable for orchestrating a massive crypto asset fraud that misled investors.
US Charges Moshe Hogeg in $290 Million Sirin Labs Crypto Scheme
Federal prosecutors charged Israeli tech entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg in a $290M fraud linked to the Sirin Labs and Stox ICOs, alleging massive investor misuse.
DOJ Unseals Z-Library Indictment for Piracy and Money Laundering
The Department of Justice unsealed a superseding indictment against the founders of the e-book piracy website Z-Library, charging them with criminal copyright infringement, wire fraud, and money laundering.
DOJ Charges Samourai Wallet Founders in $2B Money Laundering Scheme
U.S. authorities charged the founders of crypto mixer Samourai Wallet with felony money laundering, alleging the service facilitated $2 billion in illicit transactions.
DOJ Charges Two in $73M Crypto Scam Money Laundering Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two individuals for their alleged roles in a sophisticated crypto scam money laundering network that moved over $73 million.
SEC Warns Uniswap Labs of Impending Enforcement Action
The U.S. SEC has issued a Wells notice to Uniswap Labs, signaling potential charges of operating as an unregistered securities exchange, a major step in DeFi regulation.
Samourai Wallet Founders Charged in $100M Money Laundering Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged the founders of the crypto mixer Samourai Wallet with laundering over $100 million from dark web markets and other illicit sources.
Operation Endgame Botnet Takedown Disrupts Global Cybercrime
A massive international law enforcement action, the 'Operation Endgame botnet takedown,' dismantled several malware networks used for ransomware attacks and financial fraud.
DOJ Sentences Promoter in Multimillion-Dollar IcomTech Crypto Scheme
A federal court has sentenced a key promoter to 30 months in prison for his role in the IcomTech crypto scheme, a massive Ponzi that defrauded global investors of tens of millions.
DOJ Charges Two in $73M Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
US authorities charged two individuals, Daren Li and Yicheng Zhang, in connection with an international crypto money laundering scheme that processed at least $73 million from victims of pig butchering scams.
Solaris SE SEC Charges: German Bank to Pay $1.7M Settlement
The SEC announced settled charges against German fintech bank Solaris SE for acting as an unregistered broker. The firm will pay $1.7M over its role in a crypto security offering.
DOJ Announces Takedown of 911 S5 Botnet Infrastructure
U.S. authorities, with international partners, have dismantled the notorious 911 S5 botnet, arresting its alleged administrator for facilitating widespread cybercrime.
SEC Charges Geosyn Mining in $5.6M Crypto Mining Fraud Scheme
The SEC alleges Geosyn Mining and its founders operated a Ponzi-like scheme, defrauding investors of $5.6 million with promises of high returns from crypto asset mining.
Promoter in $8.4B Forcount Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scheme Pleads Guilty
A top U.S. promoter for the $8.4 billion Forcount cryptocurrency pyramid scheme has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges, marking a key development in a major global fraud case.
DOJ Charges Tornado Cash Founders in $1 Billion Crypto Mixing Case
Federal prosecutors have charged the founders of Tornado Cash with laundering over $1 billion for criminal groups, including North Korean hackers.
US Charges Crypto Exchange KuCoin with Money Laundering Violations
The DOJ has charged global crypto exchange KuCoin and its founders with massive anti-money laundering failures, alleging it processed billions in suspicious funds.
US Hits KuCoin With Criminal Charges in Sweeping Indictment
Federal prosecutors and the CFTC unsealed a major KuCoin indictment, charging the crypto exchange and its founders with Bank Secrecy Act violations.
DOJ Charges Brothers in $25M Ethereum Blockchain Exploit Indictment
The Department of Justice unsealed a novel Ethereum blockchain exploit indictment, charging two brothers with a $25 million wire fraud and money laundering scheme.
DOJ Charges Torry Keun-Young Kim in $12M Crypto Scam Laundering Ring
The DOJ has indicted Torry Keun-Young Kim for allegedly laundering over $12 million from 'pig butchering' and romance fraud schemes through a network of shell companies.
DOJ, SEC Charge Founder in $1.89B HyperFund Ponzi Scheme
U.S. authorities have charged the founder of the $1.89 billion HyperFund Ponzi scheme with fraud, alleging a massive international crypto pyramid operation.
SEC Charges Major Exchange Over Unregistered Securities Offering
The Securities and Exchange Commission alleges the platform sold investment contracts without proper registration, marking the agency's largest crypto enforcement action of the quarter.
DOJ Indicts DeFi Protocol Founders on Wire Fraud Charges
Federal prosecutors say the founders diverted user funds while publicly claiming the protocol was solvent and audited.
Europol Coordinates Takedown of Crypto Laundering Network Across Six Countries
Law enforcement agencies seized cold wallets containing an estimated €120 million in stablecoins linked to ransomware proceeds.
FCA Fines UK Exchange £29M Over Anti-Money-Laundering Failures
The Financial Conduct Authority cited "systemic weaknesses" in the exchange's onboarding and transaction-monitoring controls.
CFTC Charges DeFi Protocol Operators Under CEA
The agency alleges the protocol facilitated unregistered leveraged retail trading.
DOJ Charges OTC Trader With Laundering $80M in Fraud Proceeds
The defendant operated as an unlicensed money transmitter, prosecutors say.
Europol Coordinates Takedown of Mass Romance-Investment Scam
Twenty-four arrests were made across four EU member states.
Hong Kong DOJ Signs Cooperation MoU With US Counterparts
The memorandum covers cross-border crypto-asset investigations and asset recovery.
Founder of NFT Marketplace Charged With Insider Trading
Prosecutors allege the defendant traded on advance knowledge of upcoming featured listings.