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US Arrests ‘Mutant Ape Planet’ NFT Creator in $3M ‘Rug Pull’ Scheme to Defraud Crypto Investors
11.1.2023
The U.S. government has arrested and charged the creator of “Mutant Ape Planet” non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for allegedly defrauding crypto investors. “The purchasers were ‘rug pulled,'” the Department of Justice (DOJ) described, adding that millions of dollars...
Logan Paul Drops Threat of Lawsuit Against Coffeezilla But Will Alleged Victims Get Money Back?
10.1.2023
Popular influencer and professional wrestler Logan Paul has dropped his threat of a lawsuit of YouTube journalist Coffeezilla after being accused of running a crypto investment scam.
“Hey all, just wanted to update you. I deleted my initial response to Coffee's series. It was rash and misaligned...
CoinMarketCap-led token airdrops ‘infected by fraud,’ crypto project claims
10.1.2023
A crypto project claims a promotional token airdrop campaign led by CoinMarketCap was riddled with "fraud" that left its token price crumbling
Nifty News: Fake Pokémon NFT game spreads malware, ‘Jai Ho’ singer to launch metaverse and more
9.1.2023
Software used to access computers remotely has been inserted in a phishing website fronting as an NFT card game for the popular Pokémon franchise
Today in Crypto: Crypto Hackers & Fraudsters Stole $1.62 Billion in Q4 Alone, Silvergate Cuts 40% of Workforce, US SEC Brings Charges in CoinDeal Investment Scheme
5.1.2023
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NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Pledges to Refund Users Who Were Sold Fake NFTs in ‘Massive Exploit’
5.1.2023
Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Magic Eden said that it would refund all users affected by the exploit that involved the sale of fake NFTs - passing them off as 'members' of verified collections.
On the morning of January 4 (PT time), the marketplace team saw "a handful" of reports saying...
Logan Paul threatens to sue Coffeezilla over CryptoZoo ‘scam’ allegations
5.1.2023
YouTube boxer Logan Paul, who was spearheading the CryptoZoo NFT project, has accused Coffeezilla of publishing “defamation” about him and the project
Magic Eden to refund users after 25 fake NFTs sold due to exploit
5.1.2023
Over two dozen fake NFTs were sold on the Magic Eden marketplace over a 24-hour period due to a "massive exploit" on the platform
SEC Pursues $45M Scam Based in Fake Blockchain Technology
5.1.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused alleged fraudster Neil Chandran and several others for orchestrating a scheme to get cash from tens of thousands of investors globally on the false promise that they were securing a lucrative deal to sell blockchain technology
Logan Paul Says Some Of His NFT Game Devs Were 'Con Men,' But He Didn't Scam
4.1.2023
After keeping his mouth shut for roughly two weeks, Logan Paul has finally opened up about his blockchain NFT “game,” CryptoZoo, in a response video to investigative YouTuber Stephen “Coffeezilla” Findeisen. However, if you were hoping for some sort of explanation of what went wrong with...
End User Scams and Phishing Attacks in Web3: Are They Being Underreported?
4.1.2023
According to Christian Seifert, an expert in cybersecurity, end users in the cryptocurrency space are facing numerous attacks that often go unreported. In order for widespread adoption to occur, it is necessary to address the security concerns of Web3 technologies and increase the trust of...
Today in Crypto: $62M in Crypto Stolen in December, Gaming Giant Square Enix 'Most Focused' on Blockchain Entertainment
2.1.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: $62M in Crypto Stolen in December, Gaming Giant Square Enix 'Most Focused' on Blockchain Entertainment
DeFi sees exploits and exit scam drama in the last week of 2022: Finance Redefined
30.12.2022
The last week of 2022 didn't turn out to be a good one as the industry recorded multiple exploits and an exit scam scare
Shark Tank Star Kevin O’Leary’s Twitter Account Hacked, Starts Promoting Crypto Scam – Here’s What Happened
30.12.2022
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary’s Twitter account was hacked on Thursday and started pushing a shady giveaway of Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The famed investor's Twitter account, which is followed by more than 982,000 users, sent out multiple tweets about a giveaway of 5,000 BTC and 15,000 ETH, with...
Kevin O’Leary’s Twitter Account Hacked to Promote Bitcoin, Ethereum Giveaway Scam
30.12.2022
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary’s Twitter account was hacked Thursday and used to promote a bitcoin and ethereum giveaway scam. The scammers claimed that Mr. Wonderful is giving away 5,000 bitcoin and 15,000 ether, and anyone can participate. Kevin O’Leary’s...
Today in Crypto: MicroStrategy Exploring Bitcoin Lightning Network-powered Solutions, China to Launch a State-backed NFT Marketplace, Fiji Elects Pro-BTC Prime Minister
29.12.2022
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YouTuber: Logan Paul’s NFT ‘Game’ Is A Big Crypto Scam
29.12.2022
YouTuber and internet personality Logan Paul has found himself with a massive target on his forehead recently. Paul, who’s been on something of a redemption arc these last few years following the “suicide forest” fiasco in December 2017, is back in hot water after crypto investigator Stephen...
Today in Crypto: Scammers Impersonate the US Department of State, MicroStrategy Buys-Sells-Buys Bitcoin, Midas Investments Closes Doors Due to Major Losses
28.12.2022
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Scammers Impersonate the US Department of State, MicroStrategy Buys-Sells-Buys Bitcoin, Midas Investments...
Scammers impersonate US State Department, claiming to help affected FTX users
28.12.2022
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation urged investors to do due diligence before putting their funds on any crypto platform
Scammers impersonate US State Department, claiming to help affected FTX users
28.12.2022
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation urged investors to do due diligence before putting their funds on any crypto platform