Crypto Losses From Web3 Scams And Hacks Drop Dramatically In H1 2023

New data shows that crypto scam and hack losses in the first half of 2023 were down a whopping 75% from the same period last year. A recently released report by Beosin, a blockchain security firm, revealed that the total value of cryptocurrencies lost in scams, hacks, and rug pulls targeting Web3 platforms reached $656.61 […] дальше »

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Web3 Crypto Scams Wipe Out Nearly $150M in a Single Week of June

Web3 crypto scams resulted in almost $150 million lost in one week in June 2023, with total losses reaching $471 million in the first half of the year, according to reports. The post Web3 Crypto Scams Wipe Out Nearly $150M in a Single Week of June appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SEC calls ETF filings inadequate, Binance loses euro partner and other news: Hodler’s Digest, June 25 – July 1

SEC calls BTC ETF filings inadequate, Binance loses euro partner, and a record number of DeFi hacks and scams in 2023.

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Bored Ape NFTs Worth $135K Stolen by Prolific Phishing Thief 

With phishing scams increasingly targeting crypto wallets, one prolific thief has lifted dozens of NFTs, including Bathing Apes worth $135K. The post Bored Ape NFTs Worth $135K Stolen by Prolific Phishing Thief  appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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$656M lost from crypto hacks, scams and rug pulls in H1 2023: Report

Approximately $215 million of stolen assets have since been recovered.

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Over $204M lost to DeFi hacks and scams in Q2: Finance Redefined

The top 100 DeFi tokens didn’t see much change in price over the past week, with the majority posting minor weekly gains.

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Today’s Unprecedented Happenings in the World of Digital Assets

“Crypto Chronicles Unveiled: South Korea Enacts New Law to Safeguard Investors, Australia’s Crypto Association Urges Collaborative Efforts against Scams, and UK Crypto Bill Nears Final Approval” South Korea Takes a Stand: New Crypto Legislation Passed to Safeguard Fair Trading In a bid to shield cryptocurrency investors from potential setbacks like the recent Terra ecosystem incident […] Сообщение Today’s Unprecedented Happenings in the World of Digital Assets появились сначала на Coinstelegram. дальше »

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Crypto debanking could drive industry underground: Australian Treasury

The Australian government is addressing the risks of cutting banking services to crypto exchanges amid a flurry of banks restricting certain services over scams. дальше »

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Money Lost To Crypto Ponzi Schemes In 2022 Surpasses Hacks And Exploits

According to a new report by TRM, more money was lost to cryptocurrency Ponzi schemes and scams throughout 2022 than to hacks and exploits. In the past year, crypto investors were scammed through various Ponzi schemes to the tune of at least $7. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Community Alerted to Fake Shibarium Testnet Rewards: Details

Shiba Inu community alerted to scams perpetuated with fake Shibarium testnet rewards дальше »

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Over $204M was lost in Q2 DeFi hacks and scams: Report

More than $208.5 million was lost initially, but approximately $4.5 million was recovered, making the total amount of unrecovered funds over $204 million. дальше »

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Users Lose Over $1.2M To NFT Airdrop Phishing Scam on Polygon

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Australian banks claim 40% of scams ‘touch’ crypto as it defends restrictions

During a panel at the Australian Blockchain Week, executives from Australia’s major banks explained why they added restrictions on payments to local crypto exchanges. дальше »

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Crypto scams are going to ramp up with the rise of AI

Remember HarvestKeeper, the AI project that scammed users for $1 million? You can expect similar AI-based scams to soar over the next couple of years. дальше »

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“Pig Butchering” Scams Continue to Undermine Trust in Crypto

A common swindle, known the "Pig Butchering" crypto scam, exploits the human foible of wanting easy profilts and fast returns. Scammers often prey on the most vulnerable members of society. The post “Pig Butchering” Scams Continue to Undermine Trust in Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Breaking down the ongoing token impersonation scams with DeFi execs

Tres Finance co-founder Tal Zackon warned businesses to not use explorers when tracking their finances.

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How security, education and regulation can mitigate rising crypto scams

Cybersecurity experts say the crypto industry is a target for bad actors because it is a new technology that is rapidly evolving and growing. дальше »

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ALERT: Be Aware of This Latest Scam Tactic in Crypto

Staying vigilant against scams in the world of cryptocurrency is paramount. The latest fraudulent scheme to hit the crypto space involves the creation of counterfeit “Wrapped Ether” (WETH) tokens, a tactic that has been used to mislead investors into believing that high-profile wallets are purchasing meme coins. дальше »

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Crypto Scams Under Fire: CFTC Takes Action to Protect Investors

This week, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ramped up its efforts to tackle crypto scams. The post Crypto Scams Under Fire: CFTC Takes Action to Protect Investors appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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How to Avoid Scams in Crypto? Here are 3 Cruical Tips

The risk of scams is an unfortunate reality that is all around us. As numerous projects gear up to release their announcements, it’s more important than ever to stay alert and informed. дальше »

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Cyber heists in digital playground, school-age hackers steal millions in NFTs

The world of NFTs has fallen prey to an unexpected wave of school-age cyber bandits, orchestrating intricate phishing scams that have netted them millions in stolen assets. дальше »

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Marathon Digital issues fraudulent activity alert over fake Russian stock certificates and other related scams

Marathon Digital Holdings has issued a public warning about fraudulent activities conducted under its brand name, disclosing in a June 15 press release that it had detected a series of fraudulent websites, apps, and communications falsely claiming to be associated with Marathon. дальше »

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Crypto Scam: Sophisticated Social Engineering Attack Targets Coinbase Users

Seasoned trader and investor Jacob Canfield shares details of 'one of the most complex scams in crypto' he has ever seen дальше »

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SEC’s ‘Never Stop Learning’ Campaign Names Crypto Scams as a Danger to Older Investors

As its crackdown intensifies, the SEC's new 'Never Stop Learning' Campaign sounds an alarm to older investors against the dangers of crypto scams. The post SEC’s ‘Never Stop Learning’ Campaign Names Crypto Scams as a Danger to Older Investors appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Peter Brandt Asserts Bitcoin’s Superiority, Calls Other Crypto Assets Scams

Renowned trading professional Peter Brandt recently made waves in the cryptocurrency community with his firm belief that Bitcoin (BTC) is the only crypto asset worth considering, dismissing Ethereum (ETH) and other digital currencies as mere imitators or scams. дальше »

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Hacking the hacker: unveiling BitBoy Crypto’s recent scandals

BitBoy Crypto, a.k.a Ben Armstrong, saw his Twitter account hacked, leading to an unusual anti-SEC token promotion spree. This event sheds light on Armstrong’s tumultuous past, swirling with scams, controversies, and accusations, which have profoundly punctuated his public persona. Let’s… дальше »

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FTX authorized to ‘permanently redact’ names of individual customers: Report

The names of FTX’s individual customers will not be revealed to the public to protect them from potential scams and identity theft. дальше »

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Hackers make off with $1 million in crypto using Twitter

A scamming group stole roughly $1 million worth of cryptocurrency off Twitter hacks within a few weeks. Phishing scams are tweeted as soon as the scammer gets control of a Twitter account. дальше »

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Google Bares $1 Million Protection Plan For Crypto Mining Scam Victims

Google Cloud has unveiled an unprecedented addition to its robust risk-management solution and Security Command Center Premium service. In a bold move, Google confidently asserts its ability to swiftly identify and thwart the insidious threat of cryptomining scams through this cutting-edge offering. дальше »

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Gary Gensler: Crypto market is like 1920s stock market, full of 'fraudsters'

Gensler argued that securities laws helped prevent stock market scams once they were passed in the 1930s and can benefit the crypto market of today. дальше »

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Cardano’s founder has dark prediction on AI frauds

Discover the warning from Cardano’s founder on the increasing threat of AI-generated scams, how these technological predators work, and the tools we can wield to secure the crypto frontier. дальше »

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More Than a Third of Canadian Crypto Traders Have Fallen Victim to Scams, Study Reveals

More than one-third of Canadian crypto owners have fallen victim to cryptocurrency scams, according to a sobering report presented by a Toronto university. The post More Than a Third of Canadian Crypto Traders Have Fallen Victim to Scams, Study Reveals appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Major Australian bank to decline ‘certain’ payments to crypto exchanges

Commonwealth Bank executive James Roberts cited a huge scale of “investment scams” involving crypto exchanges.

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Crypto Scams Will Only Get Worse With AI, Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Warns

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Crypto scams on the rise, government institutions call for regulatory clarity| Weekly recap

Government institutions continue to push for regulatory clarity, with the US Senate introducing a bill to differentiate securities from commodities дальше »

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Web3 hacks declined in May despite a $19.7m loss

May witnessed a notable decrease in web3 hacks and scams. The total losses reached $19.69 million, marking a significant 79% decline compared to April. According to data released by blockchain analytics and security platform Beosin EagleEye, a significant decline in… дальше »

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Crypto Investors Lost $54M to Rugpulls, Scams in May: Blockchain Security Firm De.Fi

May saw fewer exploits than April, suggesting better security practices among crypto users and developers. дальше »

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Losses from crypto rug pulls outpaced DeFi exploits in May: Beosin

Over $45 million was lost to exit scams in May, while exploits on DeFi protocols racked up less than half that amount over the same period. дальше »

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Crypto scams and exploits in May led to $60M loss: CertiK

Crypto-related exploits, hacks, and scams in May resulted in nearly $60 million in losses, according to blockchain security firm Certik. On May 31, CertiK confirmed that malicious players in the industry stole $59. дальше »

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Memecoins: From memes to multibillion-dollar pumps, scams and rug pulls

Memecoins have come a long way from the early days of being joke cryptocurrencies.

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Dubai calls for more collaboration between watchdogs to combat scams

Dubai’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has called for more communication and collaboration between global financial regulators to make it harder for rogue actors to exploit crypto regulatory loopholes across various jurisdictions. дальше »

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Just in: SAPR tokens worthless following $3M rug pull by Swaprum developers

Swaprum developers execute $3M heist Despite their anonymity nature, cryptocurrencies follow the principles of transparency and trust. Nonetheless, exit scams and hacks have been long-term challenges in this space. дальше »

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Uniswap targeted by phishing scams as protocol struggles with user retention

Scammers use Uniswap's name to attract unsuspecting victims.  Overall activity on the network fell as user retention declined. Uniswap [UNI] has been dominating the DEX space for quite someThe post Uniswap targeted by phishing scams as protocol struggles with user retention appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Scammers dupe over 14,000 people to make $6.4M from ‘fake token claims’

Crypto scammers made around 3,234 Ethereum (ETH) — worth over $6 million — from fake airdrops in the past nine months, according to a report by AegisWeb3. The report showed that between August 2022 and May, the scammers defrauded 14,605 people through their fake token claim scams. дальше »

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Going full maxi: Tensions flare as Bitcoin expert maintains that altcoins are scams

Coder and Bitcoin maxi Jimmy Song reiterated long-held views that all altcoins are scams — renewing the debate around the inherent vulnerabilities found with centralized projects. Song goes full maxi In a tweet response to Chainstore Labs CEO Bruce Fenton, Song said altcoins are responsible for hindering Bitcoin adoption — adding that they “deserve the […] The post Going full maxi: Tensions flare as Bitcoin expert maintains that altcoins are scams appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Warning! Fancy Crypto, AMGCrypto, HappyMiner Join Long List of Cloud Mining Scams

Cloud mining and other crypto mining scams are some of the most prolific crypto fraud types operating today. New entries Fancy Crypto, GBitcoins, HappyMiner and AMGCrypto are only the most recent in a long list. дальше »

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Binance Loses Australian Banking Partner as Scams Prompt Closer Scrutiny

Binance Australia customers are banned from transferring Australian dollars between their bank accounts and the exchange using PayID. The post Binance Loses Australian Banking Partner as Scams Prompt Closer Scrutiny appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Influencers: Are They Responsible for Promoting Obscure Scams?

This article delves into the controversial role of crypto influencers in promoting unknown or potentially fraudulent projects, the complex legal landscape surrounding their liability, and the urgent call for comprehensive regulations to safeguard the crypto industry. дальше »

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Serial Phishing Scammer Uses a Mix of Laundering Techniques, Including Coin Swaps and a Mysterious OTC

Attacker behind a fake HitBTC website might have stolen $15M worth of crypto from multiple scams and phishing attacks дальше »

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Can you recover stolen Bitcoin from crypto scams?

Recovering stolen Bitcoin from crypto scams is challenging due to the anonymous nature of blockchain transactions and jurisdictional issues. дальше »

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