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Texas securities board takes action against hoax ‘Binance’-branded scheme

16.3.2021
The Texas State Securities Board has entered an emergency cease and desist order against a shape-shifting, fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme using the Binance brand to lure investors

Ripple Settles Legal Dispute With Youtube Over XRP Giveaway Scams

11.3.2021
Ripple and Youtube had ended a legal battle initiated in April last year amid allegations related to crypto-related scams. The U.S. blockchain company sued the video platform for negligence in acting against crypto scams that impersonated Ripple. Terms of the Resolution Are Confidential During...

Ripple ends YouTube lawsuit over XRP giveaway scams, says CEO

10.3.2021
Ripple and its CEO Brad Garlinghouse had alleged that YouTube profited monetarily from fraudulent XRP giveaways

Dogecoin hasn't always been a 'fun meme coin'

28.2.2021
Did you know that Dogecoin used to sponsor a NASCAR driver? Learn some unbelievable stories behind Elon Musk's "favorite" cryptocurrency

Crypto criminals got away with $5B less in 2020 as scam revenue falls

17.2.2021
The proceeds of crypto crime fell by more than $5 billion in 2020, due to increasing regulatory compliance by crypto exchanges and declining scams

South African Regulator Warns Crypto Investors to ‘Be Prepared to Lose All’ Following Collapse of Bitcoin Trading Company MTI

5.2.2021
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued what it terms crypto health warning after receiving many complaints from South African victims of crypto scams. In the warning, the FSCA reminds prospective investors that crypto-related investments are currently not regulated. Therefore...

Discord Scammers Lure Users to Fake Exchange With Promise of Free Bitcoin

4.2.2021
The scammers may be trying to collect a database of crypto users for sale on the dark web, said Kaspersky

Founder of Crypto Scam Promoted by Actor Steven Seagal Charged — Key Member Arrested in US

3.2.2021
Three people have been charged in the U.S. over two cryptocurrency scams, one of which was promoted by famous Hollywood actor Steven Seagal. The main promoter of the schemes has already been arrested and is facing criminal charges. Seagal previously settled the charges against him relating to...

Indian government looking to crack down on crypto scams with proposed ban: Cashaa CEO

31.1.2021
Kumar Gaurav said "there is no way any government" can outright ban crypto given its nature as a global and decentralized system

BlackRock CEO on BTC, Grayscale Competitor, USD 16.5bn Lost to Crypto Scams + More News

27.1.2021
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. Investing news Commenting on Bitcoin (BTC), Larry Fink, Founder, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, said: "It's not a market for the calm. Right...

Scams are driving South African authorities to regulate crypto trading

27.1.2021
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority is demanding tighter regulatory control over cryptocurrency

FBI arrests 24-year-old crypto trader for commodities and wire fraud

26.1.2021
The trader was both lying to investors and using an unregistered derivatives strategy on BitMex

Substack Newsletters Are Being Used to Spread Crypto Scams

25.1.2021
Substack is being leveraged by scammers for its ease of use and reach

Lawsuit Filed to Stop a Global Cryptocurrency Scam Spreading in India

13.1.2021
A class-action lawsuit has reportedly been filed against a cryptocurrency scam that has duped many Indian investors. The scam, promoted in three Indian languages, lures investors by promising up to 900% return on investments. The Delhi court has directed a notice to be placed in major newspapers...

UK’s FCA Warns Investors of High-Risk Crypto Investments and Scams

11.1.2021
The Financial Conduct Authority said investors in cryptocurrency products offering high returns should be prepared to lose "all their money."

Spanish Police Detain Four People Allegedly Involved in a $15M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

9.1.2021
The Spanish police detained four people of different nationalities this week for allegedly running a $15 million crypto Ponzi scheme. According to the police, “many victims” filed a complaint against them. Victims Believed Their Bitcoins Went to a Legit Company According to Policia...

Hackers Are Using Three Fake Crypto-Related Apps to Drain Wallets

7.1.2021
While bitcoin (BTC) prices are increasing, crypto-related scams appear on the scene to take advantage of the situation. In this case, a security firm spotted three malicious crypto apps targeting users to steal their funds. Three Bogus Crypto Trading and Poker Apps Are Infected With Dangerous...