"Cryptoqueen" Ruja Ignatova, the alleged co-conspirator, remains at large
Regulators allege the scheme took over US$300 million from investors
Long-running venture took in millions from investors, police allege
Company allegedly facilitated in washing over US$1 billion in criminal proceeds
Former OpenSea product manager sanctioned for scheme
Nomura Securities agrees to trading misconduct penalties in non-prosecution agreement
Research finds crypto has failed to live up to its promise for developing economies
Long-time SRO employee tapped to head division
Digital fraud rose significantly in 2022, with the global attack rate up 20% year-over-year
Authorities allege investors were defrauded with false promise of lucrative private shares