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London, United Kingdom – February 2023 SEON Fraud Fighter Press Release

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‘FRAUD IS GROWING AND BECOMING MORE SOPHISTICATED’ SAYS SEON IN NEW DATA REPORT Fincrime prevention experts SEON has released its latest report, highlighting some of the most pressing fraud trends of 2023. The report leverages internal data from the company’s fraud prevention platform to provide businesses and individuals with the insights they need to stay safe over the next twelve months. Key findings from the report include: Between October and December 2022, SEON saw a 12.9% rise in suspicious user actions, indicating that fraud is rising. From September to December

Israeli Police Arrest Beitar Jerusalem Owner and 7 Suspects in Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Fraud

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Time Stamp: November 19, 2021 10:30 PM - Modified On: November 19, 2021 - Published By:
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Israeli police have arrested eight suspects in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud scheme after raiding their homes and seizing evidence. One of the suspects is Moshe Hogeg, a well-known owner of the premier soccer team Beitar Jerusalem Football Club. 8 People Arrested in Crypto Fraud Scheme in Israel Israeli police arrested eight suspects Thursday allegedly stealing tens of millions of shekels in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme. The arrests were made after officers from the police’s Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit raided the suspects’ homes and offices. They gathered evidence and seized

Those ‘hiding behind anonymity of crypto transactions’ will be accountable, SEC warns

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Time Stamp: November 19, 2021 3:30 PM - Modified On: November 19, 2021 - Published By:
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Individuals who hide behind the anonymity of cryptocurrency transactions to defraud investors should expect that the SEC will trace their illegal activity and hold them accountable for their actions The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a California-based promoter for alleged Bitcoin-related fraud, the regulator announced on 18 November, 2021. The promoter, Ryan Ginster has been held for, “…conducting two unregistered and fraudulent securities offerings that raised over $3.6 million in cryptocurrency from retail investors.” The complaint filed, charges the Promoter with violating: 👉 antifraud and registration provisions of

IRS Seized $3.5 Billion in Crypto This Year, Expects Further Billions

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Time Stamp: November 19, 2021 6:00 AM - Modified On: November 19, 2021 - Published By:
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The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seized cryptocurrency worth $3.5 billion during the fiscal year of 2021.Sponsored Sponsored According to the latest IRS criminal investigation report, this figure represents 93% of assets seized by tax enforcement over the past year. The tax collection agency believes that it could seize further billions in crypto from tax fraud and other crimes over the coming year.Sponsored Sponsored “I expect a trend of crypto seizures to continue as we move forward into fiscal year ‘22,” said IRS Criminal Investigation Chief Jim Lee. “We’re

Israel adds more teeth to crypto and money laundering regulations

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Time Stamp: November 18, 2021 4:21 AM - Modified On: November 18, 2021 - Published By:
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In its campaign against cryptocurrency fraud, Israel is upping the ante. New legislation has gone into action to prevent illegal behavior and normalize the use of bitcoin and other FinTech products, according to the Authority for Combating Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering’s director.  The execution of these regulations, as stated by the leader, Shlomit Wegman, will help to establish order and clear norms. New restrictions and benefits The regulations are a direct result of the Financial Action Task Force’s 2018 requirements. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is made up

Seed Round Ends in Just 8 Hours for Cardano Escrow Protocol – ADEED

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Time Stamp: November 16, 2021 2:06 AM - Modified On: November 16, 2021 - Published By:
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ADEED is a new project that has gained a lot of good feedback from the recent pitch deck that the company has presented to several venture capitalists, investors, and incubators. The company had recently announced the opening of its seed round, which entails 1,500,000 ADE (3% of Total Supply). The seed round had successfully closed in just eight hours by Emirate, Saudi, and Chinese investors. Over the last year, Dubai and Saudi Arabia have been subtly getting more involved with blockchain projects. Dubai hosted the ‘Crypto Expo Dubai 2021’ last

What Is Solv Protocol?

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Time Stamp: November 15, 2021 4:28 AM - Modified On: November 15, 2021 - Published By:
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Solv Protocol is a decentralized platform created specifically for creating, managing, and trading financial NFTs. Blockchain has brought a lot of innovations to the world in such a short amount of time, but the mainstream adoption rate is just starting to take off. In other words, it would soon evolve into new forms and services that would further redefine how people interact with their assets and how they grow their wealth.  Table of Contents Background  Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are one of the most popular blockchain-based products. And while they are usually

Powers On… Don’t worry, Bitcoin’s adoption will not be stopped

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Time Stamp: September 30, 2021 9:08 AM - Modified On: September 30, 2021 - Published By:
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In a series of  recent interviews and speeches, United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has called the cryptocurrencies market the “Wild West” due to its unregulated and allegedly fraud-filled atmosphere, predicting that the coins were doomed to fail. Powers On… is a monthly opinion column from Marc Powers, who spent much of his 40-year legal career working with complex securities-related cases in the United States after a stint with the SEC. He is now an adjunct professor at Florida International University College of Law, where he teaches

How Binance Helps Legal Authorities Take Down Cybercriminals Laundering Illicit Funds

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sponsored According to the latest UN statistics, global money laundering transactions reach up to $2 trillion a year. A small fraction of that huge amount passes through the digital assets ecosystem, and responsible actors in it are working to bring that down even more. As the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance has especially taken it upon itself to protect the safety and security of the virtual finance world. Here is how it helps legal authorities to take down cybercriminals laundering money. Busting the $500 Million FANCYCAT Ring In June 2021,

This crypto ad exec tells us how the industry will evolve and why transparency is so important

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Time Stamp: September 28, 2021 6:00 AM - Modified On: September 28, 2021 - Published By:
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CryptoSlate recently had the opportunity to chat with Milo McCloud, the co-founder of Paradox Group, a well-known crypto advertising firm that works with some of the biggest names in blockchain.What is the professional background of the Paradox founders and what is their previous experience in crypto?I am a blockchain, fintech, and cryptocurrency specialist focusing on growth opportunities for companies in these sectors.Prior to co-founding Paradox Group, I worked in investment sales and marketing, as well as having represented Great Britain in Alpine Skiing as an international athlete.My co-founder, Paul Burnham,