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Community·Regulation·Security·Technology

India Crypto Scam: Police Arrest Three in $2.4M Fraud, Mastermind Still at Large

March 3, 2025

Assam Police have arrested three people linked to a cryptocurrency scam involving the fraudulent RSN Crypto Currency Token, authorities said Sunday. The India crypto scam operation, carried out March 1 in the Fakirganj Police Station area, was led by officers from the South Salmara-Mankachar

Community·Security·Technology

Pudgy Penguins Targeted in Google Ads Phishing Scam on Web3 Users

December 26, 2024

A sophisticated phishing scam targeting Web3 users has emerged, exploiting Google Ads to deceive cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The attack, initially focused on Pudgy Penguins NFT users, reveals vulnerabilities in trusted ad networks and poses a broader threat to the crypto realm. The scam was uncovered by ScamSniffer after a user reported being redirected to a fake

December 26, 2024

French Crypto Scams Surge as Regulators Crack Down on Fraud Networks

France’s financial watchdog, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), is ramping up

December 26, 2024

Bitget Integrates Wallet and Token to Bolster Ecosystem Expansion

Bitget has announced the integration of its wallet with the Bitget token

Community·Markets·Security

Suspected Mexico Crypto Bot Scam Leaves Over 3,000 Investors High and Dry

More than 3,000 investors in Mexico have been left without access to their funds after AMG GPT, a company promising guaranteed returns

November 18, 2024

Blockchain·Community·Markets·Regulation

Can’t Pay Taxes? South Korea City Will Sell Your Crypto to Settle Debts

The city of Paju in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, has announced plans to seize and sell the cryptocurrency holdings of 17 individuals

November 18, 2024

AI·Community·Future Tech·Markets·Policy·Security

Google Warns of AI Deepfakes, Crypto Scams, and Fraud Targeting Major Events

Google has issued a warning about the rise of sophisticated scams driven by artificial intelligence, including deepfake impersonations, crypto investment frauds, and

November 15, 2024

Markets·Policy·Regulation·Security

EBA: New Rules for Crypto and Payment Firms on EU Sanctions

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published comprehensive guidelines requiring payment service providers (PSPs) and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to enhance their

November 15, 2024

Blockchain·Markets·Technology·Tokens

Tether Launches Hadron Platform to Simplify Asset Tokenization

Tether has just launched Hadron by Tether, a platform designed to simplify the tokenization of assets, including stocks, bonds, stablecoins, and loyalty

November 15, 2024

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Bitfinex Bitcoin Heist Mastermind Sentenced to 5 Years for $10B Scam

Ilya Lichtenstein, who orchestrated the 2016 theft of over 119,000 Bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, has been sentenced to five years in

November 15, 2024

Bitcoin·Blockchain·Community·Markets

Underbanked Americans Turning to Crypto More Than Fully Banked Households – FDIC

A recent FDIC survey revealed that underbanked households in the United States used cryptocurrency more frequently in 2023 than fully banked households,

November 14, 2024

Bitcoin·Blockchain·Markets

Genius Group Goes ‘All-In’ on Bitcoin, Eyes $120M Crypto Reserve

Genius Group Limited has revealed its new “Bitcoin-first” strategy, with plans to commit 90% or more of its reserves to Bitcoin as

November 14, 2024

Community·Markets·Policy·Security

Fraud Alert: Fake China Construction Bank Sites Target Hong Kong Users

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public warning about fraudulent websites impersonating China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited, urging

November 14, 2024