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Worldcoin Launches and Concerns, Binance Japans and Non-Germanys, ‘Blessings of God Thru Crypto’ Scams and 20 Crypto Jokes

29.7.2023
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Crypto Crime Plummets in 2023, Down 65% Overall, Chainalysis Says

17.7.2023
Cryptocurrency-related crime is down significantly this year, according to data by Chainalysis. Specifically, the blockchain analytics firm explained that crypto inflows to known illicit entities are down 65% compared to the previous year while inflows to risky entities are down 42%. Crypto Crime...

Chainalysis Report: Significant Decline Seen in Crypto Scams in 2023

13.7.2023
2023 has so far been a meager year for crypto scammers, according to a new report from blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis. So far in 2023, crypto-related crime, measured as inflows to “known illicit entities,” has fallen 65% compared with the same period last year. At the same time,...

Crypto scams are down 77% — but this exploit is making a huge comeback

12.7.2023
Attackers of this kind are supposedly "big game hunting” large-scale organizations with deep pockets to extract ”the most money possible” out of these firms

'Scammers' impersonate Crypto Twitter users on Threads as users near 100M

10.7.2023
Threads are already seeing potential crypto scammers arrive on the platform as Crypto Twitter personas warn of impersonators on the app

Brazilian Lawmakers Want to Hear from Binance, Bitso & OKX as MPs Target Crypto Scams

5.7.2023
Brazilian lawmakers have summoned the heads of major crypto exchanges to parliament, with representatives of the trading platforms Binance, Bitso, and OKX all set to attend. Per the Brazilian media outlet Livecoins, a special parliamentary commission for “cryptocurrency-based financial pyramid...

40% of South Africans Familiar With the ‘Concept of Web3’ — Study

2.7.2023
Some 40% of South African survey participants are familiar with the concept of Web3 and a further 80% believe the technology backing cryptocurrencies can “transform or fully rebuild the financial system,” according to the findings of a Consensys survey. However, as much as 59% believe...

Blockchain Australia CEO calls for unified efforts to stamp out crypto scams

30.6.2023
Simon Callaghan said that efforts need to start on social media and telecommunication channels where most cryptocurrency scams originate

Expect Surge in Crypto Scams with Advancements in AI

27.6.2023
There are growing concerns that scammers will use artificial intelligence (AI) to develop new methods of fraud and deception as the technology continues to advance. One of the primary ways in which scammers are using AI is through social media platforms. By leveraging AI-powered tools, scammers...

Crypto scams are going to ramp up with the rise of AI

27.6.2023
Remember HarvestKeeper, the AI project that scammed users for $1 million? You can expect similar AI-based scams to soar over the next couple of years

How security, education and regulation can mitigate rising crypto scams

26.6.2023
Cybersecurity experts say the crypto industry is a target for bad actors because it is a new technology that is rapidly evolving and growing

EU Consumer Watchdog Slams Instagram, TikTok for Enabling Crypto Scams

10.6.2023
The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) has released a report accusing leading social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube of enabling scams related to digital assets. In a 20-page report, the watchdog categorized digital assets as highly risky and prone to scams...

Losses from crypto rug pulls outpaced DeFi exploits in May: Beosin

2.6.2023
Over $45 million was lost to exit scams in May while exploits on DeFi protocols racked up less than half that amount over the same period

Spike in Crypto Scams Targeting Young Korean Women – Here’s How Fraudsters Strike

29.5.2023
There has been a spike in South Korean crypto scams that target young women on social media platforms, a new study has revealed. Per iNews24 and Hanguk Kyungjae, the study revealed that 71% of “romance scam victims” ensnared via social media in 2022 were women. The vast majority of these women...

New Crypto Scams Pump After Elon Musk Twitter Space Parody - President Ron DeSantis (RON), Donald (TRUMP) Shitcoins

25.5.2023
With a low DEXTscore and several smart contract warnings, new crypto coins with a US election theme have topped the daily gainers charts on DEXTools. Unlike centralized crypto exchanges (such as Binance, Coinbase) anyone can list a new cryptocurrency token on a decentralized exchange (Uniswap...

New Crypto Scams Pump on Uniswap After Elon Musk Twitter Space Parody - President Ron DeSantis (RON), Donald (TRUMP) 'Shit Coins'

25.5.2023
With a low DEXTscore and several smart contract warnings, new crypto coins with a US election theme have topped the daily gainers charts on DEXTools. Unlike centralized crypto exchanges (such as Binance or Coinbase) anyone can list a new cryptocurrency token on a decentralized exchange (such...