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Iggy Azalea’s anti-scam plan and crypto losses from hacks decline by 12%: Finance Redefined
31.5.2024
In a bold move to combat crypto scams, Iggy Azalea pledges to burn her own coins
Iggy Azalea's anti-scam plan: Burn her own coins
30.5.2024
In a bold move to combat crypto scams, Iggy Azalea pledges to burn her own coins, showing her commitment to building trust and integrity within the cryptocurrency community
Canada Warns of Rising Pig Butchering and Crypto Investment Scams
29.5.2024
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has warned about a surge in cryptocurrency scams targeting Canadian citizens.
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Romance and crypto scams surge on Canadian dating apps
29.5.2024
Canadian authorities warn against discussing cryptocurrency investments with online matches, advising that such conversations should be considered a red flag
Major Crypto Exchanges Launch ‘Tech Against Scams’ coalition to Combat Crypto Fraud
23.5.2024
Meta, Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, Gemini, Match Group and the Global Anti-Scam Organization have partnered to launch a ‘Tech Against Scams’ alliance.
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Coinbase, Ripple, Meta Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams, Including Pig Butchering
23.5.2024
Leading crypto and tech companies, including Coinbase, Ripple, Meta, Kraken, and Gemini, have formed a coalition to combat online fraud, including crypto scams like the pig butchering scheme. “We are dedicated to disrupting emerging online scams through collaboration, information sharing,...
CFTC Urges Caution to Job Seekers Amid Rising Money Mule Scams
14.5.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is warning against "money mule" scams targeting remote job seekers. The regulator said people seeking work-from-home opportunities should be on the lookout for these deceptive schemes.
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Attacker Returns $153,000 Worth of Ether to Victim After Stealing $68 Million
10.5.2024
An attacker involved in a $68 million address poisoning scam has returned $153,000 worth of Ether to the victim and expressed willingness to negotiate further.
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Thailand’s State Authorities Seek Regulations on Crypto P2P Activities
11.4.2024
Thai minister Prasert urged the SEC to develop and adjust existing crypto regulations to include supervision of purchase and sale of P2P crypto.
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Brooklyn District Attorney Seizes 21 Web Domains Linked to ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams
5.4.2024
The Brooklyn District Attorney's office has seized 21 web domains associated with fraudulent cryptocurrency investments.
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Google Sues Chinese Nationals for Running Crypto Scam Using Google Play App Store
4.4.2024
Tech giant Google has filed a lawsuit against two Chinese nationals, accusing them of developing fraudulent cryptocurrency apps on the Google Play store and defrauding more than 100,000 users globally. “This is a unique opportunity for us to use our resources to actually combat bad actors...
Logan Paul Fights Back, Says CryptoZoo Project Wasn’t A Scam
28.3.2024
In response to criticism of his controversial CryptoZoo non-fungible token (NFT), Logan Paul insisted in a recent documentary that the idea was legitimate. The documentary provides insight into Logan Paul's viewpoint on the project.
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New Zealand Regulator Warns Against Crypto Exchange Clone
27.3.2024
New Zealand regulator noted that crypto exchange clone company has been reportedly contacting customers, promising to retrieve funds lost in previous unsuccessful investments.
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How Artificial Intelligence Could Start To Boost Crypto Crime: Chainalysis
15.3.2024
Artificial intelligence could breed a dangerous new category of crypto-based crime in the coming years, according to blockchain intelligence platform Chainalysis.
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UK Watchdog Says It Will Not Object to Crypto ETN Listing Requests
12.3.2024
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has said it will not object to requests by recognised investment exchanges to launch crypto-backed exchange-traded notes. The exchange-traded notes will only be made available to professional investors such as regulated investment firms. ETNs...
MetaMask Launches Real-Time Security Alerts on Major Chains
20.2.2024
MetaMask's security alerts now cover Ethereum, Linea, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Avalanche. The system proactively warns users of potential threats during transactions. This feature has a proven track record, including successful protection during the Vitalik Buterin phishing...
Crypto Media Houses Taken In By Fake $10M Uniswap Airdrop Scam
16.2.2024
A scammer deceived several crypto media houses into running stories on a fictitious $10 million Uniswap airdrop on February 15. This comes as the automated market maker (AMM) blockchain protocol announces the timeline for its latest V4 platform. Crypto News Outlets Promote Fake Uniswap Airdrop...
Deepfakes Accelerating Crypto Scams on Twitter + More Crypto News
9.2.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s edition: Deepfakes Accelerate Cryptocurrency Scams Bitpanda Removes All Deposit and Withdrawal Fees Public Miners Stock Up BTC Reserves __________ Deepfake...
PeckShield: Crypto Scams Plummeted 27.78% in 2023
29.1.2024
Blockchain security firm PeckShield has released an overview of the state of cryptocurrency hacks in the last twelve months with over 600 reported cases resulting in losses of $2.61 billion. Impressively, crypto scams saw a drop of 27.78% in 2023. The company disclosed its latest findings in a...
Scammers Use Meme Coin Mania to Defraud 42,000 Victims and Amass $32 Million: Blockfence
22.1.2024
A group of fraudsters has managed to deceive over 42,000 victims, accumulating a staggering $32 million in a series of crypto scams that began in April 2023. What makes this scam unique is the use of a method that even fooled some of the industry’s renowned “rug pull detectors,”...