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Analytics Firm Training Students to Detect Cryptocurrency Scams
13.1.2020
CipherTrace program provides students with tools and analytics to detect and combat crypto scams
Ethereum Classic Cooperative Warns Public Against Apparent Hard Fork Scam
13.1.2020
The Ethereum Classic Cooperative is warning against a new apparent scam masquerading as something to do with the altcoin’s hard fork
North Korean Hacker Group Modifies Crypto-Stealing Malware
9.1.2020
The Lazarus hacker group — widely believed to be sponsored by North Korea — is deploying new viruses to steal cryptocurrencies, Kaspersky states
Directors of Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme Dunamiscoins Stand Trial
8.1.2020
The directors of an alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme in Uganda have appeared in court to face 65 counts tied to obtaining money by false pretense
CFTC Cannot Locate Man Responsible for Over $140 Million Crypto Ponzi
7.1.2020
The regulators are unable to find the man responsible for a $140 million Bitcoin pyramid scheme
Bitcoin Scam Ads Featuring Martin Lewis Now Spotted on Instagram
7.1.2020
Bitcoin scam ads featuring the likeness of Martin Lewis have been spotted on Instagram, months after the financial expert settled related proceedings against Facebook
Most Significant Hacks of 2019 — New Record of Twelve in One Year
5.1.2020
In 2019, more cryptocurrency exchanges were hacked than in any previous year. The year saw 12 major cryptocurrency exchange hacks that resulted in the theft of over $292 million and over 500,000 pieces of customer data
Foin Token Scheme Locks Up Investors’ Money and Pumps Price
30.12.2019
Cointelegraph has conducted an investigation into the Foin project, which has delayed unlocking user funds as the token price pumps on an Estonian exchanges
Did 2019 Deliver on All That Was Promised for the Crypto Industry?
30.12.2019
“The lack of a groundbreaking project that would have opened the eyes of skeptics is most disappointing.” Experts weigh up unfulfilled promises of 2019
Securities Regulator Says Crypto Investments Are Top Investor Threat in 2020
24.12.2019
Crypto-related investments are among the top five investor threats for 2020 according to the oldest international investor protection organization, the NASAA
Greek Court Suspends Decision to Extradite Alleged Crypto Criminal
24.12.2019
A top Greek court has reportedly suspended the decision to extradite Alexander Vinnik, who is accused of laundering billions through crypto exchange BTC-e
Cyprus SEC Flags 3 Trading Platforms That Look Suspiciously Similar
23.12.2019
Cyprus’ SEC issues a warning against almost 200 unregistered investment platforms, three of which look almost identical and falsely declared ties to regulated firm BDSwiss
Deep Truths of Deepfakes — Tech That Can Fool Anyone
22.12.2019
As deepfakes start to become more common, experts believe blockchain can play its part in countering the spread of misinformation
New York Court Proceeds Against Man Allegedly Linked to OneCoin
21.12.2019
A New York court continues the proceedings against man accused of laundering about $400 million of OneCoin Ponzi proceedings
Russia Is Unhappy About Greece Extraditing Money Launderer Vinnik to France
20.12.2019
Russian Embassy is unhappy about Greece again ruling to extradite the alleged $4 billion Bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik to France
Is PlusToken Scam About to Dump ETH? $105M Moves to Unknown Wallet
19.12.2019
After allegations that PlusToken sell-offs were driving down Bitcoin price, Ether could be next after a new funds move
19-Year Old Suspect Charged With $1 Million Crypto Heist via SIM-Swaps
19.12.2019
A 19-year old Brooklyn resident faces a nine-count indictment for an alleged $1+ million crypto heist targeting at least 75 victims
Chinese Crypto Fitness App Reportedly Under Investigation for Fraud
18.12.2019
Chinese regulators are reportedly investigating a crypto fitness app over suspected financial fraud and illegal fundraising
Bitcoin Scammers ‘Tired’ of Crypto as Focus Switches to Prepaid Cards
18.12.2019
Scammers may be ditching Bitcoin for prepaid bank cards, according to a new report by Kaspersky Lab
HitBTC Scammers Face Two Years in Jail dor $140K Bitcoin Twitter Fraud
17.12.2019
Another case of Bitcoin fraud involving weak security sees two men steal 23 Bitcoins from a HitBTC user