Ex-CEO Charged in Australia With Stealing $1.47M From Customer in Failed Bitcoin Deal
Grant Colthup, the ex-CEO of a defunct Australian cryptocurrency exchange, is facing fraud charges. He’s accused of misusing $1.47 million intended for bitcoin purchases. ASIC, the Australian regulator, alleges Colthup v...
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