Bulgaria Financial News

20.04 / 20:21

defi privacy identity P2P Networks Identification TransUnion to begin providing identity-protected credit scoring for DeFi lending

TransUnion, one of the three major United States credit reporting agencies, announced April 20 that it would begin supplying credit scoring to public blockchain networks. Off-chain credit data have not previously been available to Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.

04.04 / 08:49

Blockchain Provident Waves FIVE CEO coinbase Align LimeChain Drives Web3 Innovation, Enhancing the Global Market

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22.03 / 19:05

UPS Action scam OneCoin Shell Department US Department of Justice: Bulgarian Woman Faces Charges in Multi-Billion-Dollar "OneCoin" Crypto Scam

A Bulgarian woman has been extradited to the United States for her involvement in the notorious crypto scheme OneCoin.

22.03 / 09:23

regulation Department Of Justice Scams Fraud Money laundering FBI Extradition compliance OneCoin head of compliance facing 40 year sentence after US extradition

United States federal prosecutors have charged a former executive of the fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme OneCoin for her role in the operation, who now faces up to 40 years in prison after being extradited from Bulgaria.

16.03 / 20:03

Climate change European Union Ukraine war Brussels, my love: The EU's reponse to the Inflation Reduction Act and the war in Ukraine

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11.03 / 19:39

Twitter FIVE Cooper Platform raid Nexo probe: Four charged after raid at crypto lender’s offices in Bulgaria

The world of cryptocurrency continues to be shaken by drama and investigations, as four people have been charged with money laundering, tax crimes and computer fraud in a criminal investigation embroiling the crypto lender Nexo.

01.03 / 21:03

Digital SEC Landmark Nexo settlement Nexo Crypto Lender Resolves Multistate Lawsuit with $22.5M Settlement – Here's What Happened

The crypto lender Nexo has resolved a settlement for $22.5 million with multiple US states, after the Ohio Division of Securities became the latest state regulator to join in.

24.02 / 09:29

business Investments Aussies revealed as prime targets of Israel crypto scam syndicate

Australian residents have been identified as one the primary targets of a sophisticated network of cryptocurrency call-center scammers — which are suspected to be run by Israel-based crime bosses.

21.02 / 19:07

UPS Man OneCoin New Document Suggests OneCoin Crypto Fraudster Ruja Ignatova was 'Killed' in Greece in 2018 by Drug Lord – What's Going On?

Founder of the infamous crypto scam OneCoin, ‘CryptoQueen’ Ruja Ignatova was killed by a drug lord while on board a yacht in Greece, according to a new report published by investigative journalists.

30.01 / 07:19

UPS cryptocurrency FIVE Citizens Missing 'cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova resurfaces after 5 years in hiding: report

Ruja Ignatova, the Bulgarian fugitive behind the $4 billion fake cryptocurrency scam, is suspected to have resurfaced her London apartment was recently listed for sale, five years after she disappeared.

20.01 / 17:17

Blockchain UPS Ethereum Dash SEC Platform Best Crypto to Buy Today 20th January – NEXO, MEMAG, HBAR, FGHT, ENJ, CCHG, APE, RIA, SNX, TARO, D2T

The cryptocurrency market has risen by 1.5% in the past 24 hours, recovering some of the losses from its slight selloff yesterday. At $1.01 trillion, its total cap has risen by 7% in a week and by 20% in a month, with positive US inflation figures published last week causing a mini-recovery.

17.01 / 13:05

business regulation lending Troubled crypto lender Vauld gets extended creditor protection

Embattled crypto lending platform Vauld one more time gets the period of creditor protection from a Singapore court. The company should come up with a revival plan before Feb. 28.

16.01 / 23:35

Binance CFTC SEC Law Decoded, Jan. 9-16: Gemini, Bithumb, Nexo are fresh targets for regulation and prosecution

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission charged cryptocurrency lending firm Genesis Global Capital and crypto exchange Gemini with selling unregistered securities through Gemini’s “Earn” program.

16.01 / 22:21

regulation lending Nexo Caribbean VASP Financial Nexo sues Cayman Islands financial regulator over VASP license

The same week that Bulgarian authorities were raiding Nexo’s offices and indicting four individuals for charges related to money laundering, the crypto lender filed suit in the Cayman Islands.

16.01 / 12:33

Blockchain Adoption Europe European Union Cross-border Cross-border crypto scammers on the hit list for EU agencies

By the end of 2022, scammers shifted their focus to duping crypto investors who desperately tried to recoup their year-long losses. An international law enforcement operation led by European government agencies joined crypto entrepreneurs and businesses to curb cross-border crypto scams since July 2022, uncovering a criminal network operating through call centers.

15.01 / 22:23

business regulation investigation NOT Nexo investigation is not political, says Bulgarian prosecutors

Siika Mileva, a spokesperson for Bulgaria’s chief prosecutors, denied political motivations behind the probe against the crypto lending firm Nexo, according to local reports. The comments were made in response to claims that the investigation had a connection to the company's political donations.

14.01 / 00:47

Law regulation crimes raid Bulgarian authorities charge four individuals following raid on Nexo office: Report

Less than 48 hours after a raid on cryptocurrency lender Nexo’s offices in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, prosecutors have reportedly charged four people.

13.01 / 18:21

Blockchain Twitter Reuters Nexo Withdrawals raid Nexo hit by Withdrawals Tsunami After Bulgaria Raid Office to Investigate Alleged Money Laundering

The major crypto lender Nexo has been hit by a tsunami of customer withdrawals after the company’s office in Bulgaria was raided by police.

13.01 / 15:25

business Government Court Bitcoin Crypto lender Nexo wants to sue Bulgaria after office raids

Troubled cryptocurrency firm Nexo is planning to sue the Bulgarian government in the aftermath of massive raids at the company’s offices in Sofia.

12.01 / 19:15

Binance ETF Samsung Bitcoin Today in Crypto: Nexo's Bulgarian Offices Raided, Samsung to List Bitcoin Futures Active ETF in Hong Kong, Trezor Saw a 300% Spike in Sales

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12.01 / 15:35

business Police Nexo offices reportedly raided by police in Bulgaria

Troubled cryptocurrency lender Nexo is facing more pressure from regulators as its offices have been reportedly raided as part of an international investigation.

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