Investors were promised profits from crypto trading and mining
Regulator says host touted real estate investment scheme that took US$11 million from investors
If high rates persist, fraudulent activity could accelerate
Clients' assets misappropriated rather than invested, U.S. authorities charged
Trading ahead of pending merger deals led to SEC charges
"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