George Dowd

George Dowd is the founder of G. Dowd Law LLC, a Chicago-based law firm representing clients in cryptocurrency law, digital asset matters, financial markets disputes, technology law, whistleblower cases and general legal matters. As a Chicago crypto attorney, George counsels and represents individuals, startups, and institutional clients in complex matters involving the SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, FINRA, and state authorities. His practice covers digital asset matters, blockchain-related litigation, securities and commodities disputes, fraud investigations including pig butchering schemes, and SEC and CFTC whistleblower representation. George also advises technology companies on transactional, litigation, and strategic matters at the intersection of finance and innovation. He is a co-author of IICLE's Digital Assets, Cryptocurrencies, and Blockchain treatise and a frequent speaker at industry conferences including ETHDenver, the FIA Expo, and DAO Denver. Licensed to practice in Illinois, George brings extensive experience in financial markets to clients navigating today's complex legal landscape.

Cross Border Pig Butchering: Connecting China and US Scam Victims

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Cross Border Pig Butchering: Connecting China and US Scam Victims January 12, 2024 Paper Review: Connecting Chinese and American Scam Victims Bitrace and ChainArgos have recently authored the paper “Connecting Chinese and American Scam Victims” which primarily addresses the phenomenon of “pig butchering” scams and potential cross border connections. These scams involve luring victims into […]

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CFTC Announces First Judgment in Pig-Butchering Scam

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CFTC Announces First Judgment in Pig-Butchering Scam December 20, 2023 The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, in a landmark decision on December 7, issued a default judgment against Cunwen Zhu and his company, Justby International Auctions. Zhu, a California resident, and his company were found liable for fraudulent activities involving digital

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INTERPOL Operation HAECHI IV: Major Victory Against International Financial Cybercrime

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INTERPOL Operation HAECHI IV: Interpol’s Major Victory Against International Financial Cybercrime December 19, 2023 In a landmark crackdown against financial cybercrime, INTERPOL Operation HAECHI IV, spearheaded by INTERPOL, has culminated in the arrest of nearly 3,500 suspects and the seizure of around USD 300 million across 34 countries. Running from July to December 2023, this

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