US indicts founder of crypto firm Gotbit for alleged market manipulation

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The founder of cryptocurrency market maker Gotbit was indicted for his alleged role in a wide-ranging conspiracy to manipulate cryptocurrency markets on behalf of client cryptocurrency companies, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday.

Aleksei Andriunin, 26, was charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit market manipulation and wire fraud in a superseding indictment, the Justice Department said in a statement.

This post is originally published on INVESTING.

  • Related Posts

    US Treasury investigates JPMorgan’s client ties to Iranian figure – Bloomberg

    The US Treasury Department is currently investigating JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) for its business dealings with Ocean Leonid Investments Ltd., a hedge fund linked to Iranian oil trader Hossein…

    COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

    By Valerie Volcovici, Gloria Dickie BAKU (Reuters) -The COP29 climate summit presidency released a draft finance deal on Friday that would have developed nations take the lead in providing $250…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    US Treasury investigates JPMorgan’s client ties to Iranian figure – Bloomberg

    • November 22, 2024
    US Treasury investigates JPMorgan’s client ties to Iranian figure – Bloomberg

    XAUUSD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 22.11.24 – 29.11.24

    • November 22, 2024
    XAUUSD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 22.11.24 – 29.11.24

    Saxo and novobanco Collaborate to Drive Digital Investment Access in Portugal

    • November 22, 2024
    Saxo and novobanco Collaborate to Drive Digital Investment Access in Portugal

    COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

    • November 22, 2024
    COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

    WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 22.11.24 – 29.11.24

    • November 22, 2024
    WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 22.11.24 – 29.11.24

    USDJPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 22.11.24 – 29.11.24

    • November 22, 2024
    USDJPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 22.11.24 – 29.11.24