Sonic founder claims SEC bullying forced him to leave crypto
Andre Cronje, the founder of Sonic, wrote that pressure from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission led to his abrupt departure from the cryptocurrency industry in 2022. In a new blog post, Cronje detailed a years-long struggle with the regulator that ultimately forced him to step away from public engagement with decentralized finance. Cronje, […]
Crypto moderator forced into hiding after kidnapping and torture attempt: report
A volunteer moderator of a cryptocurrency forum has gone into hiding with his family after surviving an alleged kidnapping attempt, according to a report by Quebec’s La Presse. The suspects reportedly targeted the man, believing he held millions in Bitcoin (BTC). Instead, he claims his holdings were closer to $10,000. According to La Presse, the […]
Local Pakistani crypto trader abducted and forced to transfer $340k
Ransom victim recounts harrowing ordeal as kidnappers force transfer of life savings. On Dec. 25, 2024, in Karachi, Pakistan, seven suspects—including an officer from the Counter-Terrorism Department—were taken into custody on suspicion of participating in the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency trader and demanding a ransom of $340,000. While confirming that one CTD officer had been […]
