In a menacing turn of events yesterday, Bitcoin investment lending platform BitConnect abruptly announced it is shutting down its lending and exchange services. But while this sudden “curveball” might ...
(Reuters) - The Sydney District Court has convicted John Bigatton, the Australian promoter of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange platform BitConnect, of providing unlicenced financial advice, the ...
NEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The top U.S. securities regulator on Wednesday sued the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange platform BitConnect over his alleged role in fraudulently ...
What looked too good to be true ended up being just that, as Bitconnect has all but closed its doors. Long accused of being a Ponzi-scheme, Bitconnect shut down its cryptocurrency exchange and lending ...
This week, we dig into the rise of BitConnect, the strange kidnapping case that ultimately helped unravel the scheme and an important Texas Securities Commission cease and desist order. Listen or ...
Based in Britain, BitConnect markets itself as an “open source, all-in-one Bitcoin and crypto-community platform designed to provide multiple investment opportunities,” with a present market ...
The latest filing in the case stated that the convicted perpetrator had moved to an unknown address in a foreign country. The 2017 BitConnect Ponzi scheme founder Satish Kumbhani has been reported ...
On the surface, it’s a bitcoin lending platform with allegedly guaranteed returns. But if the idea concerns you, it should. In this Rule Breakers podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner ...
BitConnect's founder was indicted by a federal grand jury for orchestrating a $2.4 billion cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, the U.S. Justice Department said. Satish Kumbhani, 36, of Hemal, India, the ...
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Historically speaking, no investment class has delivered more consistent returns over the long run than stocks. Over time, they have demonstrated an ...
Any avid cryptocurrency enthusiast has heard about the new cool kid on the block, BitConnect – a bullish Bitcoin lending investment platform with a bludgeoning user base and a bullish market cap of ...