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Crypto Sites Are Naming Fake Dispute Resolution Organizations: Canada’s Securities Regulator
21.6.2023
Most organizations the regulator mentions have little or no online presence and, with one exception, aren’t working with any major crypto platforms
Apple removes malicious Trezor app from App Store
21.6.2023
Apple has removed a fake Trezor wallet app after a researcher revealed its presence in the App Store but others may still be lurking
Do Kwon gets 4 months in prison in Montenegro on fake passport charges
19.6.2023
Terraform Labs founder sentenced to four months in jail after being found guilty of using a false Costa Rican passport
Terra’s Do Kwon Blames ‘Chinese-named Agency’ for ‘Fake Passports’
19.6.2023
Do Kwon, the Terraform Labs founder and CEO, has told a Montenegro court that he did not know the “fake” travel documents he was allegedly trying to leave the country with were forged – and blamed a “Chinese-named agency.”
Per the South Korean media outlets Segye Ilbo and MBN, Kwon told a District...
Pro-Bitcoin DeSantis tagged over AI-faked photos in Trump smear campaign
9.6.2023
The images depicting Donald Trump cuddling up to and kissing Anthony Fauci were labeled as being AI-generated on Twitter's disinformation alert feature
Microsoft Promises No Completely Fake Trailers At Xbox Showcase
5.6.2023
We’re a week away from the big not-E3 Xbox summer showcase for 2023 and the ball’s in Microsoft’s court to win back fans after a quiet 12 months punctuated by the disastrous launch of Redfall. In a subtle shot at the recently underwhelming PS5 showcase, Xbox marketing VP Aaron Greenberg promised...
Do Kwon's $428K Bail Request in Fake Passport Case Approved by Montenegro Court
5.6.2023
A previous approval was annulled by a higher court after it was determined the Terra founder's finances were not sufficiently assessed in the first decision
Uniswap scam alert: Fraudsters impersonate executives and create fake website
3.6.2023
Uniswap and its foundation have no association with the scam as efforts are being made to combat it
Kazakhstan Police Shut Down ‘Fake Crypto Exchange’ and Arrest ‘Mastermind’
2.6.2023
Police in Kazakhstan say they have shut down a suspected fraudulent crypto trading platform, with its alleged mastermind arrested.
Per Nur.KZ, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that a “23-year-old man” had been arrested.
The man’s name begins with L and he was born in 1999, the police...
Economist Peter Schiff Warns of US Dollar Crisis and ‘Catastrophic End’ — National Debt Will ‘Spiral out of Control’
2.6.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned of an impending U.S. dollar crisis. He predicted that with the new debt ceiling deal, “reckless government spending and borrowing will continue until a sovereign debt and U.S. dollar crisis bring it to a catastrophic end.” Peter Schiff’s Latest...
Montenegro High Court Says No Bail for Terra's Do Kwon in Fake Passport Case: Bloomberg
24.5.2023
Prosecution appealed a previous decision by a lower court in the country to let the disgraced founder go free while he faced trial
Binance security boss warns of rise in verification-spoofing AI deepfakes
24.5.2023
The technology is getting so advanced, deepfakes may soon become undetectable by a human verifier, said Jimmy Su, Binance's Chief Security Officer
Pentagon Bomb Hoax Highlights Power of Artificial Intelligence - What Could It Mean For Crypto?
23.5.2023
A fake photo of an explosion at the Pentagon has gone viral on social media platforms, highlighting the power of artificial intelligence.
On Monday, an AI-generated image that showed smoke billowing from the iconic building sent shock waves across social media platforms, even prompting...
FBI releases warning about fake crypto job advertisements
23.5.2023
The fake job advertisements have lured prospective employees to foreign countries and then forced participation in cryptocurrency fraud schemes
AI-generated image of Pentagon explosion causes stock market stutter
23.5.2023
The fake image was shared by a verified Twitter account masquerading as Bloomberg and went viral after being amplified by real media outlets
NFTs in the academy: Fighting fake credentials and unfair wages
19.5.2023
Pepperdine University professor Beau Brannan believes that NFTs could allow verification for individual courses and give more insight into college degrees
‘Trusted seller’ vends fake Trezor wallets stealing crypto: Kaspersky
16.5.2023
Cryptocurrency users are once again reminded about the importance of using only authentic hardware wallets
To catch a scammer: Kraken builds fake crypto account to ‘bait’ fraudsters
11.5.2023
A call-center scammer impersonating President Joe Biden attempted to steal what they thought was $450,000 worth of Bitcoin from a streamer — instead, chaos ensued
China issues first arrest over fake news created with ChatGPT: Report
8.5.2023
Alleged fake news poster becomes first person in China arrested for using artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT
Syrian Crypto Dealer Freed From Kidnappers Who Demanded Ransom of Over $1.1 Million
8.5.2023
Spanish law enforcement recently nabbed three individuals who befriended and eventually kidnapped a Syrian cryptocurrency dealer. Following their arrest, the kidnappers, who were demanding a ransom of over $1.1 million, were found in possession of weapons and fake identity documents. Syrian Crypto...