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Rise of MicroStrategy clones, Asia dominates crypto adoption: Asia Express 2024 review
20.12.2024
Will the real “MicroStrategy of Asia” please step forward? Almost half of top 20 countries for crypto adoption are in Asia: Asia Express 2024
Rise of MicroStrategy clones, Asia dominates crypto adoption: Asia Express 2024 review
20.12.2024
Will the real “MicroStrategy of Asia” please step forward? Almost half of top 20 countries for crypto adoption are in Asia: Asia Express 2024
Rise of MicroStrategy clones, Asia dominates crypto adoption: Asia Express 2024 review
20.12.2024
Will the real “MicroStrategy of Asia” please step forward? Almost half of top 20 countries for crypto adoption are in Asia: Asia Express 2024
Nigeria arrests nearly 800 in raid on crypto pig butchering hub
17.12.2024
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency arrested 792 suspected to be involved in a crypto romance scam scheme based out of the country’s largest city
Nigeria arrests nearly 800 in raid on crypto pig butchering hub
17.12.2024
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency arrested 792 people suspected to be involved in a crypto romance scam scheme based out of the country’s largest city
Inside pig butchering scams: Crypto victims share their stories
8.10.2024
The latest Cointelegraph video explores one of the most dangerous crypto scams, “pig butchering,” by sharing some of the victims’ real stories.
Inside the pig butchering scam: Crypto victims share their stories
8.10.2024
The latest Cointelegraph video explores one of the most dangerous crypto scams, "pig butchering," by sharing some of the victims’ real stories.
FBI Warns of Growing ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Schemes in Maryland
25.9.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Baltimore office has issued a warning about the increasing prevalence of cryptocurrency investment fraud in Maryland. Known as “pig butchering,” scammers trick victims into fake crypto investments, leading to massive financial losses. FBI Warns...
SEC sues ‘fake’ crypto exchanges in first action on pig butchering scams
19.9.2024
The SEC has taken action against romance scammers for the first time, charging two allegedly fake crypto exchanges with carrying out fraud
Inside the Pig Butchering Scam: Real Stories from Victims
18.9.2024
The latest Cointelegraph video discusses one of the most dangerous crypto scams, 'Pig Butchering,' where victims are lured into fake investment schemes
SEC Charges 3 Individuals, 5 Companies With Operating Pig Butchering Scams
17.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed suit against three individuals and five companies for allegedly operating pig butchering scams – a type of confidence-enabled investment scam in which fraudsters befriend victims over text-based social media apps, gain their trust...
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon With Ties to Pig Butchering Scams
17.9.2024
One of Cambodia’s wealthiest businessmen has been hit with U.S. sanctions for allegedly playing a role in serious human rights abuses – including human trafficking and torture – tied to a pig butchering scam operation headquartered in the Southeast Asian country
CFTC partners up to warn on crypto pig butchering scams
12.9.2024
Multiple US federal agencies have come together to distribute an infographic on crypto pig butchering to help Americans recognize and avoid the scam
'Pig Butchering' Scams Remain Dangerous Threat in Crypto Markets, Chainalysis Report Says
29.8.2024
While other types of illicit activity are growing, scams are the biggest issue, Wednesday's report from the analytics firm said
Scammers ditch ‘elaborate’ crypto Ponzis for pig butchering: Chainalysis
29.8.2024
The lifespan of scams is getting shorter as cybercriminals change tactics and target individuals on social media.
FBI Recovers $5 Million From Pig Butchering Crypto Scam
23.8.2024
Authorities in North Carolina have seized nearly $5 million in cryptocurrency linked to an investment fraud scheme. The scheme, known as “pig butchering,” involved criminals creating fake romantic relationships to deceive victims into investing in fraudulent cryptocurrency platforms....
FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans
19.7.2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a civil forfeiture action to reclaim cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from international fraudsters involved in “pig butchering” schemes. This initiative aims to return the stolen funds to victims and hold criminals accountable....
Washington State Regulator Warns Investors of Pig Butchering Crypto Scheme
22.6.2024
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued a warning on Thursday after it received a complaint from a Washington investor about Fameex, now offline. The investor, a real estate agent, met scammer “Jackson Qie” via an unsolicited text. Qie convinced him...
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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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,...