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Recent research conducted by Forbes has shown that a lot of crypto trading data from exchanges is fake origin »
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Crypto scammers have stepped up their acts in devising new means of defrauding their victims as new research has revealed that they now doctor YouTube videos of influential people in the crypto industry to promote fake crypto giveaways.
2021-11-27 05:00 | |
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Following several accusations of fake volumes associated with Binance Smart Chain, a number of industry researchers including Andrew Kong [@Rewkang] have taken a deep dive into the figures. Its most popular automated market maker, PancakeSwap, has been posting some huge volumes recently.
2021-3-15 09:08 | |
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Considering the fact that we are in the internet age, there’s never been more content available and produced. So, whether it’s news updates or video, content is on an exponential increase globally.
2021-2-16 17:51 | |
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A research center from the University of Glasgow has partnered with Everledger, a blockchain startup, to ensure transparency in the whisky industry and combat fakes, using blockchain technology. Blockchain Technology to Safeguard Rare Whiskies According to an official publication on Friday (Dec.
2020-12-19 10:31 | |
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A new report on wash trading activity on various crypto exchanges states that there is strong evidence to support that up to 98% of trading activity on some exchanges could be fake. The research conducted by Blockchain Research Lab analyzed existing data on 12 popular exchanges using key metrics such as web traffic, wallet sizes, […]
2020-8-26 13:47 | |
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Blockchain Research Lab found witnesses of high levels of fake trading on several crypto exchanges. They urge CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko to step up the fight against this practice and display clearer trading data.
2020-8-23 14:48 | |
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Approximately 1.4 million XRP has been stolen from the users in the month of March alone through the use of a fake Google Chrome extension. Through a thread of tweets released on March 24, a research group known as xrplorer forensics, revealed that hackers are stealing user backup passphrases through fraudulent Ledger Live extensions. Xplorer […]
2020-3-26 21:30 | |
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The cryptocurrency project launched by OneCoin which was accused of being a Ponzi scheme by authorities may have used fake reviews on Quora and TrustPilot. The Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) said in a blog post from Wednesday that the OneCoin campaign was initiated at the same time as its founder’s (Ruja Ignatova) disappearance, after […]
2020-1-29 21:44 | |
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The OneCoin cryptocurrency project – accused by authorities of being a Ponzi scheme – attempted to boost its fortunes by using "inauthentic" accounts to place favorable reviews on TrustPilot and Quora, according to new research.
2020-1-29 12:17 | |
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The OneCoin cryptocurrency project – accused by authorities of being a Ponzi scheme – may have attempted to counter negative news by using "inauthentic" accounts to place favorable reviews on TrustPilot and Quora, according to new research.
2020-1-30 12:17 | |
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According to new research by Kaspersky labs, the infamous Lazarus group used 'enhanced capabilities' to attack cryptocurrency businesses. The firm has been following the cyber theft campaign dubbed 'OThe post North Korean hackers use fake websites, Telegram groups to steal cryptocurrencies appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-1-10 18:30 | |
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In early 2019, Bitwise published research suggesting up to 90% of crypto trading volume was fake. Almost a year later, a new study by Chainalysis shows that the issue of fake volume persists.
2019-11-22 20:05 | |
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The ESET research team discovers malware inside a Tor Browser version that fishes Bitcoin out of darknet shoppers
2019-10-18 15:59 | |
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Bad actors are increasingly using more advanced methods to generate fake news and fool readers into thinking they are legitimate. AI-based text generators, including OpenAI’s GPT-2 model, which try and imitate human writers play a big part in this.
2019-10-15 17:18 | |
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Security researchers have reportedly uncovered another attack from a North Korea-linked hacking group. But on closer inspection it seems to be nothing more than a rehash of the group’s previous exploits.
2019-10-14 17:25 | |
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The Blockchain Transparency Institute (BTI) has collected the evidence for a long-running suggestion – that Tether (USDT) is used deliberately to sway crypto markets. Wash trading was noted in 64% of all trading activity.
2019-9-30 18:00 | |
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The massive Bitcoin sell-off that sent prices below the $10,000 at the end of August wasn’t the result of manipulations, according to an ex post facto research by Coin Metrics. First Major Bitcoin Sells Spotted on Coinbase Large traders or institutional investors often manipulate the Bitcoin price, especially through fake volume or trading derivatives.
2019-9-5 19:00 | |
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Fake news, fake companies, and fake liquidity – navigating the cryptocurrency market is often as clear as mud, especially considering up to 86 percent of total reported cryptocurrency trading volumes are likely to be false, according to research compiled by The Block.
2019-9-5 11:47 | |
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A recently published Forbes report found that CoinMarketCap continues to list exchanges that are known for providing fake crypto trading volume. Does this mean CoinMarketCap has given up on providing reliable data to investors? Fake Volume and Wash Trading Persist In early 2019 two separate research reports from Bitwise Asset Management and Alameda Research found that 65% to 95% of all reported cryptocurrency trading volume is manipulated or completely false.
2019-7-25 00:00 | |
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Despite recent testimony from Bitwise to the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which stated that up to 95% of Bitcoin trading volume is fake, quant trading firm Alameda Research deny the validity of this claim, instead of arguing that the truth is far less clear.
2019-7-24 19:14 | |
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Self-reported volumes and other forms of monitoring still cannot distinguish whether trading activity is organic.
2019-7-6 16:35 | |
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Findings from Alameda Research show fake crypto exchange volume is not as prevalent as previously thought. In a study released yesterday, findings show 68% of reported exchange volume is fake. This compares to a report from Bitwise Asset Management, released three months ago, that puts the figure between 80% – 90%.
2019-7-3 18:30 | |
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FTX Global — a cryptocurrency trading firm, say they have uncovered the dirty tricks employed by certain crypto exchanges to inflate their trading volume. 68% of Cryptocurrency Trading Volume is Fake In a blog post published on its official Medium account, FTX provided details about new research into crypto wash trading carried out in conjunction with Alameda Research — a liquidity provider.
2019-7-3 22:24 | |
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It can be hard to tell whether a picture is real. Consider, as the participants in our recent research did, these two images and see whether you think neither, either or both of them has been doctored.
2019-7-2 20:25 | |
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The issue of fake transaction volumes on cryptocurrency exchanges has been a widely documented topic in the world of digital assets. In a recent series of tweets, Larry Cermak, Director of Research at The Block, combined the latest Bitwise Invest report with the issue of fake volumes by using the analysis of exchange website visits.
2019-5-30 23:30 | |
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Back in March, crypto investment manager Bitwise claimed its research showed 95 percent of all reported crypto trading volume on unregulated exchanges was fake. Now, in a newly published white paper, Bitwise researchers have shown that, despite the fake trading volume, regulated bitcoin futures and improved custody services help keep the cryptocurrency's price true.
2019-5-29 00:25 | |
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By CCN: There’s only one thing better than a sensational mainstream media headline designed to lure in weak-minded Trump haters. That’s when the story is easily debunked as fake news with just a few minutes of research.
2019-5-8 22:00 | |
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By CCN: The overwhelming majority of crypto traders come from the United States, according to surprising new research from DataLight. The firm analyzed traders using the top 100 Bitcoin exchanges and found that over 22 million users hail from America.
2019-5-6 03:00 | |
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Ever since the 2016 US presidential elections, social network Facebook has been at the receiving end of criticism for its outsized influence on worldwide electoral processes, and threats to democracy from the spread of fake news.
2019-4-30 16:08 | |
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Last month, the cryptocurrency industry was surprised to see a new report come out from research accumulated by Bitwise Asset Management. The report, containing 227 slides, had been presented to the SEC with the Bitcoin ETF proposal, included information regarding CoinMarketCap that stated their reported data was “fake and/or non-economic.” CoinMarketCap aggregates data on the […]
2019-4-23 01:42 | |
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A survey by Pew Research Center conducted from January 8, 2019, to February 7, 2019, posits that despite the spike in controversies over data privacy, fake news, and censorship on social media, the number of U.
2019-4-12 15:00 | |
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A new BNC Research report into the degradation of information and the rise of fake news identifies it as both a growing macro trend – and also an important investment opportunity in Web 3.0’s new decentralized media model.
2019-4-11 16:00 | |
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The biggest deal in the cryptosphere in March was the Bitwise Asset Management team’s presentation to the SEC. During the presentation, the team aired out the crypto community’s dirty laundry by claiming that 90-95% of exchanges are not being honest about their volume.
2019-4-5 10:28 | |
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Earlier this week, WhatsApp announced that it’s launching a tip line in India to verify messages during the election. But as it turns out, the new service is not exactly a hotline for debunking fake news – but rather a tool for researching misleading information shared on the platform.
2019-4-4 16:47 | |
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According to Bitwise’s report to the SEC, 95% of the Bitcoin trading volumes reported by cryptocurrency exchanges were of a non-economic nature or fake. The Bitwise report was part of its application process for its proposed bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
2019-3-28 05:21 | |
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Many in the crypto community have long suspected that engagement on social media is inundated with interactions that are neither organic nor originating from real human activity. Now, new research provides insight into just how far this practice goes.
2019-3-28 22:00 | |
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Crypto research firm Messari has added a new index of 10 crypto trading platforms on its OnChainFX dashboard
2019-3-27 23:51 | |
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New research targeting fake volume on crypto exchanges has led CoinMarketCap to plan to alter its listings
2019-3-26 10:58 | |
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Research by Bitwise Asset Management rocked the crypto industry this week, after it concluded that 95% of reported bitcoin trading volume is fake. However, that might not be such a bad thing as it may.
2019-3-24 21:45 | |
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Bitcoin Price stable but under pressure Bitwise research concludes that 95 percent of exchanges’ volumes fake Transaction volumes shrink after Mar 21 It’s a sequel of damaging news. Days after SEC revealed the public’s apprehension of Bitcoin ETF approval; Bitwise report confirms what Jay Clayton isn’t comfortable with: Exchanges’ manipulation.
2019-3-23 21:00 | |
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New research presented to the SEC by Bitwise Asset Management claims 95% of reported BTC spot volume is fake. According to Bitwise, only 10 exchanges have actual volume… but it’s not all bad news for the bitcoin market.
2019-3-23 13:00 | |
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A report by the Blockchain Transparency Institute (BTI) claims that many exchanges are using bots to fake trading volume. Their research shows that wash trading affects over 80% of the top 25 bitcoin pairings.
2019-3-22 16:08 | |
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A few days ago, cryptocurrency platform The TIE analyzed the trading volumes of the top 100 exchanges, and discovered… The post These 2 Exchanges Overtook Binance on CoinMarketCap Ranking, Research Suggests Fake Volumes appeared first on Invest In Blockchain.
2019-3-22 09:36 | |
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LBank and Bit-Z both held the top position in exchanges by adjusted volume on CoinMarketCap today, but research suggests their volume is fake
2019-3-22 19:17 | |
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Ripple prices consolidation XRP Army a blend of phony accounts and bots Transaction levels lows and averages more than half that of Feb 24 and 25 Geoff Golberg, an independent researcher with the application of Network analysis on social and blockchain data is confident that the harassing XRP Army consists of fake accounts and bots.
2019-3-19 21:00 | |
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A site called TheTie released a report today that estimates over 86% of all reported Bitcoin exchange volume is suspicious, while 75% of exchanges report extremely dubious volumes. The research uses a different formula than other reports have: it values each website’s visitors and compares that value to the reported figures.
2019-3-19 23:53 | |
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There are two primary reasons why storing your private crypto keys in the cloud is a bad idea. First, your cloud provider represents a centralized honeypot that could experience a security breach, allowing cyber criminals to access your data.
2019-2-19 00:19 | |
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Research indicates that large cryptocurrency exchanges are increasingly being targeted by scammers using doctored photographs to trick two-factor authentication reset procedures. The attack once again highlights the importance of securing one’s own private keys and not entrusting security to a third party exchange.
2019-2-12 00:00 | |
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Ethereum has proven to steadily be out of step with being secure for users, with a large number of scams blighting the blockchain, according to recent research. According to the report, which was conducted by the specialist research analytics firm, Chainanalysis: Ethereum continues to be one of the most commonly used blockchains for conducting scams […]
2019-2-5 21:49 | |
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