BitConnect

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:cryptocurrency
Ponzi scheme
gptkbp:accusedOf operating a Ponzi scheme
gptkbp:category fraudulent investment scheme
cryptocurrency scam
gptkbp:closed 2018
regulatory warnings and accusations of fraud
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:currencyTicker gptkb:BCC
gptkbp:foundedIn 2016
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label BitConnect
gptkbp:investigatedBy gptkb:U.S._Securities_and_Exchange_Commission
gptkb:UK_Financial_Conduct_Authority
gptkbp:legalStatus defunct
gptkbp:marketedAs lending platform
gptkbp:mediaCoverage widespread negative press
gptkbp:notableEvent class action lawsuits
massive price crash in January 2018
gptkbp:notableMeme Carlos Matos 'BitConnect!' presentation
gptkbp:notablePerson Glenn Arcaro
Satish Kumbhani
gptkbp:offers BitConnect Coin (BCC)
gptkbp:promise high-yield investment returns
gptkbp:shutDownBy BitConnect team
gptkbp:totalLossesEstimated over $1 billion
gptkbp:victim global investors
gptkbp:website bitconnect.co
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Carlos_Matos
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7