The arrest of cryptocurrency industry veteran Vladimir Smerkis in Moscow has shaken the stability of blockchain firm Blum, leading to investor concerns about fraudulent activity and regulatory scrutiny. […]
Blum Co-founder Vladimir Smerkis Arrested for Fraud; Project’s Airdrop Faces Uncertainty
Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of the Telegram-based cryptocurrency project Blum and former head of Binance’s CIS division, has been arrested in Moscow on suspicion of large-scale fraud. This arrest […]
Blum Co-Founder Vladimir Smerkis Arrested in Russia, Impacts Legacy Ventures
Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of the Blum crypto project, has been arrested in Russia on May 18, 2025, facing $15 million fraud charges related to past ventures. This arrest […]
Blum Co-Founder Vladimir Smerkis Arrested: Fraud Allegations Rock Telegram Crypto Ecosystem
The world of Telegram crypto mini-apps has been rocked by news concerning one of its prominent figures. Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of Blum, a platform gaining traction as a […]
Blum Co-founder Arrested in Russia Amidst Fraud Allegations
Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of the Telegram-based crypto project Blum, has been arrested in Moscow on charges of fraud. Russian state media TASS reports that a court has approved […]
Binance Exec Vladimir Smerkis Arrested Over $15 Million Fraud
Vladimir Smerkis, former Chief Investment Officer at Binance, has been apprehended in Moscow for alleged $15 million fraud related to his previous projects, The Token Fund and Tokenbox. […]
Russian Authorities Arrest Blum Co-Founder Vladimir Smerkis Over Fraud Allegations
Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of Blum and former Binance CIS head, was arrested in Moscow on May 16, 2025, on charges of large-scale fraud. His arrest signals increased scrutiny […]
Blum Co-Founder Vladimir Smerkis Arrested for Fraud, Crypto Markets Remain Unmoved
Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of the crypto gaming app Blum and former head of Binance’s CIS division, has been arrested in Moscow on suspicion of fraud. This arrest is […]
Russian Crypto Executive Arrested Amidst Fraud Investigation
Vladimir Smerkis, former Binance executive and co-founder of Blum, has been arrested in Moscow on May 16th for alleged fraud. This arrest raises questions about his past business […]
Meta Launches New Strategy to Combat Rising Platform Fraud
Facing a surge in fraud on Instagram and Facebook, Meta has unveiled a proactive plan to combat the issue. Experts say fraudulent activity is becoming more sophisticated, demanding […]
Milei Siblings Skip Hearing in $4.5 Million LIBRA Scam Case
President Javier Milei and his sister Karina skipped a crucial hearing related to the alleged $4.5 million Libra cryptocurrency scam, leaving their legal representation absent. This virtual hearing […]
Ukrainian Court Orders $13.5M Crypto Assets Transfered to State Agency
The Ukrainian Pechersk District Court has ordered the transfer of approximately $13.5 million in seized cryptocurrency assets to the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) for further management […]
Ukrainian Court Orders Binance to Transfer Assets for Fraud Investigation
A Ukrainian court has ordered the cryptocurrency exchange Binance to transfer over $12 million in assets seized during a fraud investigation. This action signals a push to combat […]
Kiwi Arrested in $265 Million Crypto Scam: International Law Enforcement Partnership
A Wellington resident is facing charges after being arrested as part of a major international cryptocurrency scam that has defrauded seven individuals out of an estimated $265 million […]
Argentine Court Freezes Assets Linked to LIBRA Fraud Probe
A major development in the ongoing investigation into potential fraud surrounding the LIBRA cryptocurrency project has taken place in Argentina. Federal authorities have frozen assets of key individuals […]