# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Fraud

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Fraud", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

After the Collapse of the Believe Flywheel Myth, the 26-Year-Old Prodigy Founder Stands as Defendant in Federal Court

In March 2026, 26-year-old Australian entrepreneur Ben Pasternak and his entities B24, Inc. and Believe Foundation were sued in a New York federal court. Investors accused Pasternak of deceptive practices and false advertising through three consecutive token offerings and a forced token migration, causing hundreds of millions in losses. The case centers on Believe (formerly Clout.me), a Solana-based social token launch platform Pasternak founded. Users could create tokens via tweets, with the platform token LAUNCHCOIN reaching a peak market cap of $370 million in May 2025. Pasternak initially claimed he had "zero ownership" of his self-named token, PASTERNAK, which crashed over 95% within a week. In October 2025, Believe forced a migration from LAUNCHCOIN to a new token, BELIEVE, increasing total supply by 33.3%. New tokens were allocated to team members, investors, and the foundation, diluting existing holders. Pasternak falsely claimed no tokens were allocated to insiders for a year, while the foundation received 40 million tokens with no lock-up. The platform generated an estimated $54 million in fees from $6 billion in trading volume. Pasternak earned creator fees throughout. After the migration, significant selling occurred from top wallets. BELIEVE’s value plummeted from its peak to around $1.2 million. Pasternak, a former teen prodigy who dropped out of school at 15, had previously founded apps like Monkey and the food-tech startup NUGGS. His personal life also drew attention, including a public breakup in early 2026. Once hailed as "the next Zuckerberg," he now faces legal and reputational collapse.

marsbit4 ч. назад

After the Collapse of the Believe Flywheel Myth, the 26-Year-Old Prodigy Founder Stands as Defendant in Federal Court

marsbit4 ч. назад

Family Member Involved in a Virtual Currency Fraud Case? First, Consider These 5 Critical Questions That Determine Life and Death

When a loved one is implicated in a virtual currency fraud case, families often face confusion and panic. However, not all such cases are straightforward scams. These operations typically involve a structured chain with platform operators, technicians, promoters, agents, and trading instructors. Each role has varying levels of involvement, knowledge, and legal exposure. Key factors determining whether the case constitutes fraud include: 1. **Investor Awareness**: Duration of investment, profit history, and independent decision-making ability can indicate whether users were truly deceived. 2. **Platform Data Authenticity**: Whether trading data is real or manipulated determines if losses resulted from market volatility or intentional fraud. 3. **Cause of Losses**: High-frequency trading, leverage, or user behavior may contribute to losses independently of platform actions. 4. **Revenue Structure**: Income from fees or spreads differs significantly from profit-sharing based on client losses, which suggests fraudulent intent. 5. **Withdrawal Capability**: If users can freely deposit and withdraw funds—especially if some profited—it challenges the "illegal possession" element of fraud. Court rulings often hinge on evidence proving data manipulation, controlled outcomes, or restricted withdrawals. Without such proof, fraud charges may not hold. Early case assessment should focus on clarifying individual roles, financial flows, and factual details rather than presuming guilt. Professional legal evaluation is critical to identify defense opportunities, including innocence, lesser charges, or case dismissal.

marsbit04/07 13:52

Family Member Involved in a Virtual Currency Fraud Case? First, Consider These 5 Critical Questions That Determine Life and Death

marsbit04/07 13:52

CertiK Releases Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud Report: Losses Reach $330 Million, AI Scams and Cross-Border Money Laundering Emerge as Major Threats

CertiK's "Skynet Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud Report" reveals that losses from such scams reached $330 million in 2025, a 33% year-on-year increase, making it one of the fastest-growing financial crimes in the U.S. The report highlights that these scams have evolved into a highly organized transnational criminal industry, leveraging social engineering and AI technologies. Cryptocurrency ATMs, with 78% located in the U.S., serve as a rapid channel for fraudsters to transfer funds. Victims, often elderly individuals who account for 86% of the losses, are manipulated via phone calls or messages to deposit cash into these machines. The funds are quickly converted into cryptocurrency and transferred to wallets controlled by criminals, making recovery nearly impossible once the transaction is on the blockchain. AI-driven scams, including voice cloning and deepfake videos, have proven 4.5 times more profitable than traditional methods. Criminal networks use automated scripts and employ "smurfing" tactics to bypass transaction limits. The illicit funds are rapidly laundered through mixing services, cross-chain bridges, and decentralized exchanges, often within minutes. The report emphasizes that the only effective intervention point is at the transaction entry level, before funds are on-chain. It calls for enhanced KYC measures, industry-wide intelligence sharing, real-time risk screening, and stronger cross-border law enforcement cooperation to combat this escalating threat.

marsbit04/02 07:36

CertiK Releases Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud Report: Losses Reach $330 Million, AI Scams and Cross-Border Money Laundering Emerge as Major Threats

marsbit04/02 07:36

Chain Reaction After Credential Theft Case: AI Gateway Giant LiteLLM Cuts Ties with Delve, Mired in Compliance Fraud Scandal

A major security and compliance crisis has unfolded in the AI infrastructure sector. Popular AI gateway developer LiteLLM has officially announced the termination of all cooperation with compliance startup Delve and plans to redo its security certification through a competitor, Vanta. The rupture was triggered by a recent severe credential-stealing malware attack on LiteLLM's open-source version. Prior to the attack, LiteLLM had relied on Delve's services to obtain two key security certifications. However, Delve is now facing serious integrity allegations, accused of misleading clients by fabricating data and employing auditors who provided rushed certifications, creating a false sense of compliance. Despite public denials from Delve's founder, the release of evidence by an anonymous whistleblower has intensified scrutiny. In response, LiteLLM's CTO, Ishaan Jaffer, outlined the company's stance: immediately cutting ties with Delve, recommencing certification with Vanta, and engaging an independent third-party auditor for a thorough review of its compliance controls. As a leading AI gateway with millions of developers, LiteLLM's decisive action highlights the industry's heightened sensitivity to authentic compliance. In the wake of the attack, companies are shifting focus from mere paper-based compliance to seeking genuine technical security verification.

marsbit03/31 01:18

Chain Reaction After Credential Theft Case: AI Gateway Giant LiteLLM Cuts Ties with Delve, Mired in Compliance Fraud Scandal

marsbit03/31 01:18

$20 for a Face: The Underground Business of Crypto KYC

Crypto KYC Bypass: A $20 Underground Industry Despite stringent KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements from major crypto exchanges, a thriving underground market exists to bypass these checks for as low as $20. Users often face geo-blocks or lengthy verifications, preventing access to services. This has fueled demand for illicit KYC services. Reports indicate over 500,000 participants in underground KYC markets, with more than 1 million listings selling verified profiles from platforms like Coinbase and Kraken. These accounts often include real personal data, sometimes without the original owners' knowledge. Fraud techniques have evolved, including deepfake attacks (up 2000% in three years), screen-based spoofing, and AI-generated fake documents. The virtual currency sector is the primary target, accounting for over 78% of KYC attacks. An investigation into a Telegram-based KYC vendor revealed a TRON address with over $59,000 in USDT from 600 transactions over two years, all eventually transferred to an OKX hot wallet. An interview with a KYC service provider, "Maoli," who operates in Chinese-speaking regions, detailed the process: clients pay for accounts verified by "foreigners" recruited globally, often from lower-income regions, who perform the KYC steps for a small fee. These accounts are sold with warnings against holding large funds due to fraud risks and potential reclaiming by the original identity owners. Maoli described the business as a "three-way win": users gain access, exchanges get user numbers, and he profits. However, this ignores the victims of identity theft whose data is used without consent. The KYC system, while intended for security, functions as a permeable barrier, with a vast shadow economy ensuring access for those willing to pay.

marsbit03/30 07:36

$20 for a Face: The Underground Business of Crypto KYC

marsbit03/30 07:36

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