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UK gov't proposes crypto rules in response to scams
29.4.2025
The United Kingdom’s Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, have proposed new crypto rules aimed at “support[ing] innovation while cracking down on fraudsters.”In an April 29 notice, the UK government announced draft rules for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin...
UK gov't proposes crypto rules in response to scams
29.4.2025
The United Kingdom’s Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, have proposed new crypto rules aimed at “support[ing] innovation while cracking down on fraudsters.”In an April 29 notice, the UK government announced draft rules for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin...
FBI Says Americans Lost $9.3B to Crypto Scams in 2024
24.4.2025
An IC3 report shows crypto investment fraud ballooned, with over $2.8 billion lost by victims aged 60 and older. Total losses hit $9.3 billion after rising 66% year-over-year
Over $4 Billion Moved by Cryptocurrency Scams in Paraguay
18.4.2025
Diosnel Alarcon, head of the cybercrime unit of the National Police of Paraguay, has indicated that over $4 billion was moved by cryptocurrency scams and Ponzi schemes in 2023 and 2024. Alarcon stated that middlemen help these platforms thrive, as people investing don’t know the basics...
Police in Hawaii Sound Alarm as Crypto Scams Drain Life Savings
14.4.2025
Crypto scammers are sweeping through Hawaii with emotionally manipulative schemes that are draining millions from victims, exploiting fake friendships and fraudulent investments in digital currency. Crypto Scams Sweep Through Hawaii—Victims Hooked by Fake Friendships A scam targeting older...
Fake McAfee Pop-ups Hijack PCs in Ruthless Bitcoin and Gold Bar Scams
14.4.2025
Criminals are leveraging counterfeit McAfee pop-ups to deceive individuals in Pinellas County, Florida, by gaining unauthorized remote access to personal computers. Once control is obtained, scammers manipulate victims into transferring funds through bitcoin ATMs, purchasing gold bars,...
Aussie regulator to shut 95 ‘hydra’ firms linked to crypto, romance scams
8.4.2025
Australia’s corporate watchdog has been given the nod to shut down 95 “hydra” companies that it suspects engaged in crypto investment and romance scams, known as “pig butchering.”The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s application to wind up...
Aussie regulator to shut 95 ‘hydra’ firms linked to crypto, romance scams
8.4.2025
Australia’s corporate watchdog has been given the nod to shut down 95 “hydra” companies that it suspects engaged in crypto investment and romance scams, known as “pig butchering.”The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s application to wind up...
Chainplay: 83% of Crypto Investors Have Faced Scams or Hacks
3.4.2025
A recent study by Chainplay and Storible reveals that 83% of crypto investors have been scammed or hacked at least once, with average losses reaching $2,622 per victim. Exchange hacks have cost users over $27 billion, highlighting the persistent security risks in the crypto market. Crypto Fraud...
Crypto exploit, scam losses drop to $28.8M in March after February spike
1.4.2025
Losses to crypto scams, exploits, and hacks dropped to just $28.8 million in March, far from February’s spike to $1.5 billion in losses after the Bybit hack.Code vulnerabilities accounted for the most losses, at over $14 million, while wallet compromises were used to steal over $8 million...
Crypto exploit, scam losses drop to $28.8M in March after February spike
1.4.2025
Losses to crypto scams, exploits, and hacks dropped to just $28.8 million in March, far from February’s spike to $1.5 billion in losses after the Bybit hack.Code vulnerabilities accounted for the most losses, at over $14 million, while wallet compromises were used to steal over $8 million...
Coinbase users hit by $46M in suspected phishing scams — ZachXBT
31.3.2025
Coinbase users may have lost as much as $46 million to suspected phishing scams over the past two weeks as rising crypto prices continue to attract bad actors to the industry.Scams such as address poisoning and wallet spoofing involve tricking victims into sending assets to fraudulent wallet...
Coinbase users hit by $46M in suspected phishing scams — ZachXBT
31.3.2025
Coinbase users may have lost as much as $46 million to suspected phishing scams over the past two weeks as rising crypto prices continue to attract bad actors to the industry.Scams such as address poisoning and wallet spoofing involve tricking victims into sending assets to fraudulent wallet...
Montana Cracks Down on Crypto Scams as $12.5 Billion in Fraud Sparks Statewide Alarm
22.3.2025
The U.S. state of Montana is considering new digital asset regulations as crypto scams surge, targeting vulnerable residents with fraud schemes and driving a sharp rise in financial losses. Montana Ramps up Fight Against Digital Asset Scams Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James...
Spot crypto scams early: California’s new tracker tool, explained
20.3.2025
What is California’s crypto scam tracker tool? On Feb. 16, 2023, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) in California launched the crypto scam tracker tool to help residents spot and avoid crypto scams. The tracker details crypto...
Sophisticated crypto address poisoning scams drain $1.2M in March
19.3.2025
Victims of address poisoning scams were tricked into willingly sending over $1.2 million worth of funds to scammers, showcasing the problematic rise of cryptocurrency phishing attacks.Address poisoning, or wallet poisoning scams, involves tricking victims into sending their digital assets...
Fake ‘Investment Education’ Crypto Scams Are Exploding—Regulator Issues Dire Warning
16.3.2025
Fake “investment education foundations” use deceptive trials and bogus loans to scam cryptocurrency investors, North Dakota regulators warn. Regulator Sounds the Alarm: Fake ‘Investment Education’ Scams Are Out of Control The North Dakota Securities Department has issued a warning about fraudulent...
California financial regulator warns of 7 new types of crypto, AI scams
11.3.2025
A California financial regulator says users reported seven new types of crypto and AI scams that it hadn’t seen before through thousands of complaints in 2024. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) said in a March 10 statement that it received 2,668...
California financial regulator warns of 7 new types of crypto, AI scams
11.3.2025
A California financial regulator says users reported seven new types of crypto and AI scams that it hadn’t seen before through thousands of complaints in 2024. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) said in a March 10 statement that it received 2,668...
California financial regulator warns of 7 new types of crypto, AI scams
11.3.2025
A California financial regulator says users reported seven new types of crypto and AI scams that it hadn’t seen before through thousands of complaints in 2024. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) said in a March 10 statement that it received 2,668...