Cryptocurrency fraud schemes analysis

Abstract

The article focuses on the relevance of establishing legal norms for virtual currency, which is currently working in the gray zone. The article substantiates why cryptocurrency was referred to other property in the framework of civil law. The author suggests a definition of cryptocurrency to introduce it into legislation. Attributes of cryptocurrency theft are considered. The most attention is given to fraud, in particular different types of cryptocurrency phishing, and possible ways of criminal prosecution for cryptocurrency theft.