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An elusive Bulgarian woman reveals an empty box with the label 'OneCoin', symbolizing the $4 billion cryptocurrency scam.

Unraveling OneCoin: Understanding the Largest Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme in History

April 18, 2025 FinanceFacts101 Business Finance

Background of OneCoin: A Purported Cryptocurrency OneCoin, a multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, was created by Bulgarian national Ruja Ignatova in 2014. The companies behind the scheme were OneCoin Ltd. and OneLife Network Ltd. Initially marketed as a legitimate cryptocurrency, OneCoin never had an active trading market or blockchain system.

Understanding Multilevel Marketing (MLM): A Legitimate Business Strategy or Pyramid Scheme?

March 17, 2025 FinanceFacts101 Business Strategy

Introduction to Multilevel Marketing (MLM) Multilevel marketing (MLM), also known as network marketing, is a legitimate and intriguing business strategy employed by some companies to sell products or services. Unlike traditional sales channels, MLM programs engage networks of individuals to promote the company’s offerings and bring in new recruits to