Scilio, Filippo (A.A. 2024/2025) OneCoin: the dark side of cryptocurrencies: an analysis of fraud and manipulation. Tesi di Laurea in Blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Massimo Bernaschi, pp. 56. [Bachelor's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

The context of cryptocurrencies and the vulnerabilities of the sector. Cryptocurrencies: origins and key features. Regulatory gaps in the crypto market. Frauds, scams and vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency world. The birth and rise of OneCoin. OneCoin: the promise of an “easy” cryptocurrency for all. OneCoin’s success: aggressive marketing, global recruitment and rapid international expansion. The fraudulent model of OneCoin. OneCoin: a “cryptocurrency” without blockchain. The Ponzi scheme behind OneCoin. Marketing and psychological manipulation. The investigation and collapse of OneCoin. International investigation. The disappearance of Ruja Ignatova. Arrests and legal proceedings. Recovery of funds and compensation for victims. Global consequences and impact. Economic losses and the victims. Lessons for the future: preventing fraud in the crypto world.

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Bibliografia: pp. 52-56.

Thesis Type:	Bachelor's Degree Thesis
Institution:	Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program:	Bachelor's Degree Programs > Bachelor's Degree Program in Economics and Business, English language (L-33)
Chair:	Blockchain and cryptocurrencies
Thesis Supervisor:	Bernaschi, Massimo
Academic Year:	2024/2025
Session:	Summer
Deposited by:	Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited:	25 Nov 2025 10:40
Last Modified:	25 Nov 2025 10:40
URI:	https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/44029

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