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Bitwise

Man sentenced to federal prison for defrauding Bitwise investors

  • Jun 2, 2025

Co-founders of failed Bitwise Industries to begin prison sentences

  • Mar 18, 2025

Man admits to defrauding investors with loans made to Bitwise

  • Feb 25, 2025

2 indicted on wire fraud charges connected to Bitwise Industries

  • Feb 4, 2025

Bitwise founders sentenced to spend years in prison for crimes

  • Dec 18, 2024

$20 million settlement approved for former Bitwise employees

  • Nov 21, 2024

$20 million settlement reached in lawsuit for former Bitwise employees

  • Aug 1, 2024

Bitwise co-founders break silence, posts apology letter

  • Jul 19, 2024

Latest Videos

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Man pleads guilty to defrauding Bitwise investors of nearly $45M

  • Apr 21
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Man admits to defrauding investors with loans made to Bitwise

  • Feb 25, 2025
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2 indicted on wire fraud charges connected to Bitwise Industries

  • Feb 4, 2025
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Many former Bitwise employees now able to access 401(k) contributions

  • Feb 9, 2024
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City looking to lease portion of building once used by Bitwise

  • Dec 19, 2023
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More support coming for former Bitwise employees

  • Sep 20, 2023
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City of Fresno hosting job fair for former Bitwise employees

  • Jun 16, 2023
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City of Fresno hosting job fair for former Bitwise employees

  • Jun 16, 2023

Latest Stories

Bitwise co-founders officially plead guilty to charges

The Bitwise co-founders pleaded guilty to two federal charges in court Wednesday morning.

  • Jul 18, 2024

Founders of failed Bitwise Industries pleading guilty to wire fraud

The founders of Fresno's failed Bitwise Industries will each plead guilty to wire fraud.

  • Jul 15, 2024

Failed Bitwise Industries founders reach plea agreement, court documents show

Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr., the founders of Bitwise Industries, have reached a plea agreement with the Department of Justice ahead of their next court date.

  • Jul 4, 2024

One year later: The rise and fall of Bitwise

The once buzzing Bitwise Industries is now physically gone across Fresno.

  • May 29, 2024

Many former Bitwise employees now able to access 401(k) contributions

Hundreds of former Bitwise employees can now gain access to some of their 401(k) contributions.

  • Feb 9, 2024