Investors were misled about the use of a new cryptoasset, U.S. authorities alleged
Scheme allegedly promised high returns from AI-powered trading bots
Scheme raised $20 million from investors, promising access to locked-in funds
U.S. advisor accused of running an investment fraud since exiting industry
Investors misled, lost US$650 million to purported trading venture
Pair sentenced in connection with a boiler room scheme
Investors were allegedly misled about the value, utility and trading of the crypto token involved
Ponzi scheme targeted elderly churchgoers, U.S. authorities charged
Regulators ask tech platforms to outlaw unauthorized promotions
Alleged scheme sold US$46 million in phantom interests in genuine vehicles