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Alabama Man Sentenced for Hacking SEC’s Social Media to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF News
17.5.2025
The hack in January 2024 briefly sent bitcoin’s price surging $1,000 before crashing back down minutes later
Hacker Jailed for Posting Fake Bitcoin ETF News on SEC’s X Account
17.5.2025
The DOJ handed down a prison sentence after the SEC’s social media was hacked to falsely announce bitcoin ETF approval, briefly sending crypto markets into overdrive. DOJ Sentences Hacker for SEC X Breach and Bitcoin ETF Hoax The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 16 that a resident...
AI Darth Vader Voiced By Fake James Earl Jones Has Been Added To Fortnite And He Already Said 'F***'
16.5.2025
Star Wars and AI are colliding in one of the biggest games around. Darth Vader once again joined Fortnite on Friday, except unlike so many crossover cameos in Epic’s game, this one will talk back to you and your friends while you’re running around Junk Junction looking for easy pick-offs. It’s...
Fake Eric Trump-themed token is ‘rug in the making,’ says Bubblemaps
16.5.2025
A fake Eric Trump-themed memecoin launched on Solana’s memecoin launchpad Pump.fun, rose more than 6,200% in the past 24 hours, raising red flags among blockchain analysts who warned of a potential rug pull.A newly-created Eric Trump (ERICTRUMP) memecoin with the token address...
How to spot a fake crypto investment platform: 10 red flags
14.5.2025
Key takeawaysFake crypto investment platforms give themselves away in a few obvious ways.Many use fake reviews, incorrect contact information and unrealistic promises to lure you in.The best approach is a healthy dose of skepticism. Watching for these red flags will keep you safe while...
How to spot a fake crypto investment platform: 10 red flags
14.5.2025
Key takeawaysFake crypto investment platforms give themselves away in a few obvious ways.Many use fake reviews, incorrect contact information and unrealistic promises to lure you in.The best approach is a healthy dose of skepticism. Watching for these red flags will keep you safe while...
Robert Kiyosaki says ditch ‘fake money’ for Bitcoin, gold, and silver
10.5.2025
Robert Kiyosaki, businessman and best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, is once again sounding the alarm on the dangers of centralized monetary policy — urging his followers to abandon what he calls “fake money” and adopt alternatives like Bitcoin, gold, and silver.In a May...
Robert Kiyosaki says ditch ‘fake money’ for Bitcoin, gold, and silver
10.5.2025
Robert Kiyosaki, businessman and best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, is once again sounding the alarm on the dangers of centralized monetary policy, urging his followers to abandon what he calls “fake money” and adopt alternatives like Bitcoin, gold, and silver.In a May 10 post...
Zerebro dev’s death in question as ‘proof’ surfaces on X
7.5.2025
Members of the crypto community are circulating apparent “proof” that Zerebro developer Jeffy Yu faked his suicide as he promoted his new memecoin during a Pump.fun livestream on May 4.The belief appears to come from an unverified private letter supposedly sent by Yu to a Zerebro...
North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview
6.5.2025
For months, Cointelegraph took part in an investigation centered around a suspected North Korean operative that uncovered a cluster of threat actors attempting to score freelancing gigs in the cryptocurrency industry.The investigation was led by Heiner Garcia, a cyber threat intelligence expert...
North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview
6.5.2025
For months, Cointelegraph took part in an investigation centered around a suspected North Korean operative that uncovered a cluster of threat actors attempting to score freelancing gigs in the cryptocurrency industry.The investigation was led by Heiner Garcia, a cyber threat intelligence expert...
US Senator Blasts Fed for Fake Crypto Reforms and ‘Lip Service’ Stunts
27.4.2025
The Federal Reserve’s anti-bitcoin agenda is still raging despite a superficial policy retreat, sparking fierce backlash and igniting a new fight for crypto freedom. US Senator Warns Fed’s Anti-Bitcoin Agenda Still Alive After Crypto Policy Retreat U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) openly...
Investors Beware — Dubai Authorities Warn of Fake Tokenized Property Offerings
26.4.2025
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and the Dubai Land Department have issued a public warning about entities falsely claiming involvement in their real estate tokenization project pilot. Possible Violation of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulation The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority...
North Korean Cyber Operatives Set up Fake US Companies to Target Crypto Developers
25.4.2025
North Korean cyber operatives reportedly established two fake U.S. businesses using false identities to bypass Treasury sanctions and target cryptocurrency developers with malware. Hackers Target Unsuspecting Job Applicants North Korean cyber operatives reportedly set up two fraudulent businesses...
‘I’m sick’ — Scammers use AI, fake ID of crypto influencer to steal $4M
24.4.2025
The host of The Wolf Of All Streets podcast, Scott Melker, says he’s received word that his face and name are being impersonated by scammers, with at least one victim duped out of $4 million. On April 23, the crypto investor said, “I’m sick,” reporting that he’d...
‘I’m sick’ — Scammers use AI, fake ID of crypto influencer to steal $4M
24.4.2025
The host of The Wolf Of All Streets podcast, Scott Melker, says he’s received word that his face and name are being impersonated by scammers, with at least one victim duped out of $4 million. On April 23, the crypto investor said, “I’m sick,” reporting that he’d...
CZ receives fake ‘Grok’ coins amid new wave of Elon Musk scam tokens
21.4.2025
Scammers are once again capitalizing on the popularity of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, with fake tokens once again emerging as part of potential phishing attacks.A wallet linked to former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao received 90 million fake Grok (GROK)...
CZ receives fake ‘Grok’ coins amid new wave of Elon Musk scam tokens
21.4.2025
Scammers are once again capitalizing on the popularity of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, with fake tokens again emerging as part of potential phishing attacks.A wallet linked to former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao received 90 million fake Grok (GROK) tokens...
North Korean hackers target crypto devs with fake recruitment tests
17.4.2025
North Korean hackers linked to the $1.4 billion Bybit exploit are reportedly targeting crypto developers using fake recruitment tests infected with malware. Cybersecurity outlet The Hacker News reported that crypto developers have received coding assignments from malicious actors posing...
ENS founder warns of Google spoof that tricks users with a fake subpoena
17.4.2025
The founder and lead developer of Ethereum Name Service has warned his X followers of an “extremely sophisticated” phishing attack that can impersonate Google and trick users into giving out login credentials. The phishing attack exploits Google’s infrastructure to send...