Crypto Queen jailed for £5.5bn Bitcoin fraud
Zhimin Qian, the 'Crypto Queen', has been sentenced to 11 years for a massive £5.5bn Bitcoin scam that defrauded 128,000 investors. Discover the full story of her lavish life and dramatic arrest.
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Coinbase leaves Delaware for Texas in $82bn move
Crypto giant Coinbase announces Texas relocation, citing unfavourable Delaware regulations. Follow this developing business story for key market insights.
£5.5bn Bitcoin scam mastermind evaded UK for 6 years
Zhimin Qian, a Chinese national, pleaded guilty to a massive Bitcoin money laundering scheme after living a lavish lifestyle in the UK for nearly six years. Discover how UK authorities finally caught up.
North Korea's crypto laundering funds nuclear weapons
Exclusive investigation reveals North Korea's sophisticated cryptocurrency laundering operations bypassing US sanctions to finance nuclear weapons development, according to confidential UN documents.
LinkedIn Purple Emoji Hack Targets Professor in Crypto Scam
Exclusive investigation reveals how political expert Robert Kelly's LinkedIn profile was compromised to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme using mysterious purple emojis, raising serious cybersecurity concerns for professionals.
Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years for FTX fraud
Disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried receives 25-year prison term for orchestrating one of history's largest financial frauds through collapsed FTX exchange.
Rugby star Trent Merrin arrested over cryptocurrency fraud
Former NRL player Trent Merrin arrested over alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme targeting investors in the UK, facing multiple fraud charges as police investigation continues.
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
In a controversial move, Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao during his first week back in office, sparking debate across financial and political circles about cryptocurrency regulation and presidential power.
Trump pledges to commute FTX founder's sentence
Donald Trump vows to commute sentence of convicted crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried if re-elected, in dramatic intervention that could reshape digital currency landscape.
Trump: I'd free Binance founder from prison
Exclusive: Donald Trump discloses in explosive interview that he would have granted clemency to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, signalling dramatic shift in US crypto policy stance ahead of potential 2024 return.
Gold vs Bitcoin: Ultimate Safe Haven Showdown
As economic uncertainty continues, experts weigh in on whether traditional gold or digital bitcoin offers better protection for your wealth in turbulent times.
Farage Champions Cryptocurrency at London Conference
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes bold cryptocurrency push at London conference, advocating for blockchain technology and positioning his party at the forefront of Britain's digital financial future.
UK Savings Crisis: Investment Scams Surge 42%
Exclusive investigation reveals British savers lost over £1.2 billion to sophisticated investment scams in the past year, with fake cryptocurrency schemes leading the devastating surge in financial fraud.
Trump's Crypto Pardon Plan for Binance Founder Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's controversial discussions about pardoning Changpeng Zhao, the disgraced Binance founder, as part of a strategic political manoeuvre to secure cryptocurrency sector support.
Trump weighs pardon for Binance founder Zhao
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a presidential pardon for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, raising eyebrows in legal and cryptocurrency circles ahead of potential election comeback.
Trump's Alleged Binance Pardon Deal: Explosive Claims
Explosive reports suggest Donald Trump considered pardoning Binance founder Changpeng Zhao in exchange for political intelligence, raising serious questions about crypto regulation and political ethics.
Melania Trump sued over cryptocurrency promotions
Former First Lady Melania Trump is embroiled in a significant legal battle, accused of promoting a cryptocurrency scheme without proper disclosure of financial ties. The lawsuit alleges she received substantial payments for her endorsements.
Gran loses life savings in Martin Lewis Bitcoin scam
A grandmother lost her entire £50,000 life savings after fraudsters impersonating Martin Lewis tricked her into a fake cryptocurrency investment, leaving her living in a caravan.
Crypto millionaire influencer charged with four rapes
Prominent cryptocurrency influencer and millionaire James Deutscher has been charged with four counts of rape in a case that has sent shockwaves through London's financial and tech communities.
Billion-Dollar Digital Heist Exposed
An exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated hackers orchestrated one of the most audacious financial thefts in modern history, exploiting vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure and leaving authorities scrambling.
Teens Arrested in DC Crypto Influencer Assault Case
Two teenagers arrested after brutal attack on cryptocurrency analyst known as 'Dogecoin Dark Defender' near Washington DC's Union Station. Shocking details emerge as police investigate motive behind the targeted assault.
Georgia's data centre boom triggers electricity crisis
Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.
Cambodia's 'Prince' of Cybercrime Sanctioned by US
The US Treasury has imposed sweeping sanctions on Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and his Prince Group, exposing their alleged involvement in sophisticated cybercrime operations targeting victims worldwide from Sihanoukville.
Investment Scams Surge 53% in UK, FCA Warns
The Financial Conduct Authority warns of sophisticated fraud operations targeting British investors, with reported cases jumping 53% in a single year.
Channel 4 exposes dark truth behind crypto millionaires
A scathing review of Channel 4's investigation into crypto millionaires reveals how hustle culture preys on vulnerable Brits with empty promises of overnight wealth.
Chinese national jailed for £5bn Bitcoin laundering scheme
Zhimin Qian sentenced to six years after laundering billions through cryptocurrency while living under false identity in London. UK authorities confiscate record-breaking Bitcoin haul.
BitQueen's £67m crypto stash found in jogging bottoms
The mastermind behind Britain's largest cryptocurrency fraud scheme has been forced to surrender access to £67 million in digital assets after police discovered the secret storage device concealed in her running clothes.
London Crypto Fraud: Police Arrests in Major Scam Probe
Metropolitan Police crack down on sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud network operating from exclusive London addresses, with suspects linked to high-value property and luxury vehicles.
Australia cracks down on crypto ATMs in crime fight
Exclusive: The Australian government unveils sweeping reforms targeting cryptocurrency ATMs in a bold move to combat money laundering and protect vulnerable citizens from financial crime.
Fugitive 'Luigi' swindled fans from UK hideout
Luigi Mangione, a convicted criminal who styled himself as a social media influencer, exploited his online followers in an elaborate fraud scheme while evading American authorities, UK court hears.
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