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Crypto.com faces scrutiny in Poland as regulator issues public warning
7.11.2024
Polish authorities have issued a cautionary alert on Crypto.com’s operations, citing possible regulatory noncompliance but stopping short of a ban
Hong Kong SFC Warns of Websites Impersonating Regulated Crypto Exchanges
4.3.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a public warning today, urging investors to be cautious of suspicious websites impersonating legitimate virtual asset trading platforms.
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Kaspersky Alerts Public About Mac Specific Malware Targeting Crypto Wallets
29.1.2024
Kaspersky, the cybersecurity firm based in Russia, has issued a public warning regarding a new malware strain that particularly targets Mac users, focusing on their crypto wallets. This malicious software, which infiltrates computers via counterfeit applications, sets up a backdoor aimed at bitcoin...
Hong Kong Authorities Block Two Crypto Websites Suspected of Fraud
20.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding two crypto firms suspected of engaging in fraud. The watchdog has cautioned the public to be wary of “LonShiX” and “Bitbank (Global) Financial Holding Group,” both...
Bitfinex Lands on UK Financial Watchdog’s Warning List for Unauthorized Promotion of Financial Services
31.10.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has raised concerns about Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, that it may be promoting financial services or products without the FCA’s permission. On October 27, the FCA in the UK issued a public warning regarding Bitfinex, expressing concerns...
FBI issues public warning over fake crypto apps
19.7.2022
Fake crypto apps appear to be part of an ongoing game of whack-a-mole with app store operators
FTC issues public warning about new crypto ATM scam
11.1.2022
The Federal Trade Commission alerts everyone to stay vigilant of a new payment scam involving impersonators and crypto ATMs
Indian police commissioner issues a public warning against crypto frauds
26.12.2021
On behalf of the Hyderabad City Police, Addl. Commissioner Shikha Goel asked Indian citizens to invest in crypto only through reputed and long-established players in this field
Poland financial regulator issues public warning about Binance
8.7.2021
The cryptocurrency market is “neither regulated nor subject to supervision” to the Polish Financial Supervision Authority, the regulator said
South African Regulator Apologizes to Crypto Firm After Issuing Then Withdrawing a Warning in Less Than 24 Hours
9.5.2021
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has apologized to a Cape Town-based crypto start, Ovex, less than 24 hours after warning that the firm was operating outside the law. Ovex Does Not Require Licence From FSCA In its May 7 retraction, the financial watchdog said...
Nigerian Regulator Issues ‘Extreme Caution’ Crypto Investments Warning
28.4.2021
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has become the latest body to warn of risks associated with cryptocurrency investments. In a public warning, the law enforcement agency argues that investing in cryptos “is a high-risk activity as the terrain is largely...
Thailand SEC Issues a Public Warning About Latest Cryptocurrency Scam
26.8.2019
The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) of Thailand has alerted the public about a fresh digital currency scam wherein the scam enterprises pose as overseas-operating legal crypto traders. These scammers lure the victims into making digital currency investments with them through their...