Greek police2026-10-03 10:25:49Greek police bust crypto investment scam, arrest 17 as case tops €8 millionGreek police have dismantled a crypto investment fraud ring and arrested 17 people, including nine military personnel, according to BlockBeats. A preliminary investigation found that about 10,000 people took part in the scheme, with the average investment estimated at roughly €800 per person. Authorities said the total amount involved is believed to exceed €8 million. Police said the operation showed clear pyramid-scheme characteristics, with participants promised higher returns for recruiting others. Investigators also said the group recently froze withdrawals and told investors that if they doubled their principal, they would receive double the amount back after 50 days. Authorities have so far seized about €280,000, and the investigation is ongoing.80
KOK token2026-07-09 04:00:24South Korean Lawmakers Call for Full Investigation into KOK Token Crash Affecting 1.86 Million InvestorsSouth Korean lawmakers have demanded a full probe into the KOK token fraud, which caused an estimated $3 billion in losses affecting 1.86 million investors. Victims accuse major newspaper Chosun Ilbo of promoting the scam.410
blockchain tr2026-07-08 23:12:16Crypto All Stars: Bringing Twitter’s Loudest Crypto Traders to the BlockchainIn 2018, Crypto All Stars turned prominent crypto Twitter personalities into tradable blockchain cards. Built on Ethereum, the game blends pyramid scheme mechanics with vanity economics, with cards like The Crypto Dog priced at 5 ETH.1780
Axie Infinity2026-07-08 20:54:14Axie Infinity Tokens AXS and SLP Hit All-Time Highs Amid Play-to-Earn Boom and Pyramid Scheme CriticismAxie Infinity's governance token AXS surged to a record $21.55 and SLP hit $0.39, with 7-day gains over 86%. The play-to-earn game attracts massive demand but also faces accusations of being a pyramid scheme.420
Argentina2026-07-08 20:54:14Argentina Orders Tether to Freeze $3.5M USDT Linked to Rainbowex Pyramid SchemeArgentina's justice system has ordered Tether to freeze over $3.5 million in USDT tied to Rainbowex, an alleged pyramid scheme. Raids led to 10 arrests and international warrants.400
Argentina2026-07-08 20:54:14Argentina Orders Tether to Freeze $3.5M USDT Linked to Rainbowex Pyramid SchemeArgentine authorities ordered Tether to freeze over $3.5 million in USDT tied to Rainbowex, an alleged pyramid scheme. 22 raids and 10 arrests were executed, marking a first for Argentina in crypto asset freezing.360
Axie Infinity2026-07-08 20:48:15Axie Infinity Tokens Hit All-Time Highs: AXS and SLP Surge Amid Play-to-Earn Boom and Pyramid Scheme AllegationsAxie Infinity's native token AXS hit a new all-time high of $21.55, while SLP reached $0.39. The play-to-earn model drives massive demand, but critics label it a potential Ponzi scheme. Market cap of AXS nears $1.3 billion with over $1.2 billion daily trading volume.410
