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Bitcoin Reaches $220,000 on Livecoin; Exit Scam Suspected
During the last couple of days, the price of Bitcoin rose to $220,000 on the Livecoin exchange. Along with Bitcoin’s exaggerated rise, the price of Ethereum rose by 960% to $6500. Though Bitcoin’s Christmas price of $25,000 may have seemed amazing, this appeared too good to be true. дальше »
2020-12-26 18:46
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Roundup of crypto hacks, exploits and heists in 2020
2020 has been the year of DeFi, but not all has gone smoothly with the fledgling financial ecosystem.
дальше »2020-12-27 17:07
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Livecoin exchange goes offline after Bitcoin price reportedly exceeds $320K
Russian crypto exchange Livecoin claims that it has suffered a “carefully planned attack,” but some in the community suspect an exit scam. дальше »
2020-12-25 16:11
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US Man Admits Using Bitcoin to Help Launder $630K From Romance, Lottery Scams
Austin Nedved pleaded guilty to involvement in scams that reaped over $600,000 by targeting the elderly and vulnerable. дальше »
2020-12-18 13:43
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DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather promoted his 2017 ICO; Now, he faces a year behind bars
Robert Farkas will face the lightest felony sentence possible for his role in Centra Tech's 2017 ICO.
дальше »2020-12-16 22:56
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COVID-19 Phishing Scams Explode on the Dark Web
It finally happened: hackers are using promises of Covid-19 vaccines to steal your information. There is a notable increase in alleged dark web vaccine advertisements in the past few days according to published research from Check Point and KnowBe4. дальше »
2020-12-12 21:27
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US DoJ charges tax evading ICO superstar who spent $10m on private yacht
The founder of a high-flying ICO was charged by authorities in the US yesterday on charges of a massive tax evasion scheme. The post US DoJ charges tax evading ICO superstar who spent $10m on private yacht appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-12-10 17:49
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How this scammer “accidentally” sent $200k to Yearn.finance (YFI) founder Andre Cronje
In my time analyzing Ethereum addresses over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed an interesting trend: prominent funds such as Polychain Capital and prominent figures such as Andre Cronje, founder of Yearn. дальше »
2020-12-9 02:00
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1.1m XRP stolen in phishing scam on crypto wallet Ledger lookalike
Crypto scams and attacks are on the rise once again as the broader sector breaks out of a nearly three-year-long bear market. The post 1.1m XRP stolen in phishing scam on crypto wallet Ledger lookalike appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-11-9 11:25
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Escalating DeFi scams tarnishing the crypto yield farming market niche
With DeFi scams multiplying by the day, industry stakeholders urge investors to prioritize due diligence before investing in any project. дальше »
2020-10-16 18:00
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YouTube’s sleazy decline into scam promotion
With great influence comes great responsibility. Unfortunately, YouTube seems to ignore it.
дальше »2020-10-15 20:02
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Kate Winslet to act in Hollywood flick showing $4 billion Ethereum scam OneCoin
Kate Winslet is scheduled to star in an upcoming Hollywood movie chronicling the rise and fall of OneCoin, a notorious Ethereum-based Ponzi scheme that raked in $4 billion from victims worldwide. The post Kate Winslet to act in Hollywood flick showing $4 billion Ethereum scam OneCoin appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-10-12 14:54
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Security, regulation, and knowledge gaps: Bad crypto news of the week
Check out this week’s Bad Crypto podcast.
дальше »2020-10-4 00:00
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Major banks implicated in the FinCen leak take a beating in the stock market
Banks cleared over $2 trillion in "suspicious" transactions. How did crypto fare in comparison?
дальше »2020-9-23 00:37
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DeFi, celebrities charged and Kiss: Bad crypto news of the week
Check out this week’s Bad Crypto podcast.
дальше »2020-9-21 00:00
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African traders least likely to fall for crypto scams: Chainalysis
The region's traders are highly aware of scams and avoid them.
дальше »2020-9-17 04:13
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Tron legitimized a project that pulled an exit scam, community says
Tron’s primary DeFi project whitelisted what looks like a scam.
дальше »2020-9-15 18:32
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Another DeFi exit scam just made off with $20M in investor funds
Is DeFI unravelling, or are these just growing pains?
дальше »2020-9-11 19:07
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Band Protocol denies any role in the mysterious origins of SushiSwap
Band Protocol may share hosting with SushiSwap, but so do hundreds of others.
дальше »2020-9-9 21:09
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Australian racing groups probe firm allegedly involved in OneCoin
Phoenix Thoroughbreds may need to wait before racing again.
дальше »2020-8-30 18:00
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Darknet marketplace “Empire” exit scams with $30 million in Bitcoin
A big marketplace known for selling illicit and illegal products on the dark web has reportedly exit-scammed with over $30 million in Bitcoin, as per reports. The post Darknet marketplace “Empire” exit scams with $30 million in Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-8-27 20:00
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P2P Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Africa Pivot: Nigeria and Kenya the Target Markets
Leading cryptocurrency exchanges are bullish about Africa’s growth prospects as evidenced by their ongoing forays into the continent. During the month of August, Kucoin crypto exchange announced the addition of Nigeria’s naira currency as a payment option on its peer-to-peer platform. дальше »
2020-8-26 15:03
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Google busts firm running a $1.2 million Bitcoin scam
Tech giant Google rescinded the license of a Philippines business running a scam involving Bitcoin and gift cards over the weekend, according to local reports. The post Google busts firm running a $1. дальше »
2020-8-24 16:00
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CFTC Seeks $429M Penalty Against Ponzi Operator Who Ghosted Them
While nobody can find the man behind alleged ponzi scheme Control-Finance, the CFTC is asking the court to throw the book at him. дальше »
2020-8-21 18:48
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Former Florida Tax Collector Used Public Funds for Blockchain Company
A different kind of scam.
дальше »2020-8-17 01:00
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UK Crackdown Pulls Thousands of Crypto Scams Offline
The NCSC has gone scorched earth on crypto scams.
дальше »2020-8-15 19:34
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The DeFi issue: Korean behind YFI fork “Asuka” leads $60,000 exit scam
The developer behind Asuka, a short-lived fork of DeFi project Yearn Finance (YFI), conducted an exit scam this morning, with sources noting the loot was between the range of $30,000-$60,000. The post The DeFi issue: Korean behind YFI fork “Asuka” leads $60,000 exit scam appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-8-4 16:00
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Three Individuals Behind Alleged PlexCoin ICO Scam Charged With Fraud
A new indictment came down in the case involving three Canadians behind the alleged PlexCoin ICO scam which raised $8M in 2017.
дальше »2020-7-28 04:51
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Apple Co-Founder Claims Google is “Directly Profiting” from Crypto Scams in Lawsuit
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is suing YouTube’s parent company Google, claiming that the video content platform is directly profiting from crypto scams that hurt users These claims have come about as the result of a new lawsuit filed by the revered electronic engineer who co-founded Apple alongside Steve Jobs. Within the lawsuit, he references the […] дальше »
2020-7-24 05:00
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AMFEIX Investors Raise Concerns About Massive Pending Withdrawal Requests
Investors tell us that something has gone wrong within a once-hot crypto company.
дальше »2020-7-23 22:14
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Don’t Fall for These Fake Chinese CBDC Scams
Scammers promise high yields for people who allocate their money in a fake CBDC-related investment scheme.
дальше »2020-7-21 22:30
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Criminal Extradited from Cyprus for Allegedly Stealing Bitcoin
DOJ extradites two criminals, one for stealing Bitcoin, from Cyprus.
дальше »2020-7-19 06:00
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Cointelegraph Cracks Down on Staff Imposters, Investigation on the Way
Cointelegraph cracks down on impersonators claiming to be staff as part of an ongoing investigation with Coinfirm.
дальше »2020-7-19 17:00
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38,000 People Are Watching a Fraudulent VeChain YouTube Scam Right Now
38,000 viewers are reportedly tuning in to a YouTube live-stream promoting the classic “double your money” scam targeted at users of VeChain VET tokens. дальше »
2020-7-17 19:58
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Despite Rumors, Piers Morgan's ‘Announcement’ Isn’t Bitcoin-Related
The well-known British journalist clarified in a tweet prior to the announcement of his new book that the announcement was not related to Bitcoin. дальше »
2020-7-17 03:05
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“Why not Monero?” asks hacker who took over Twitter with Bitcoin scam
Hackers behind the Twitter breach early on Thursday embedded a Monero (XMR) centric message on several of their Bitcoin transactions—paying $11 in costs to do so. The post “Why not Monero?” asks hacker who took over Twitter with Bitcoin scam appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-7-17 19:00
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Rolls-Royce, Gucci-flaunting scammers caught after FBI analyzes Bitcoin trail
Two Nigerian scammers were held last week after hatching an elaborate fraud to steal “$435 million around the world” using illicit emails, luxury brand showoffs, and Bitcoin. The post Rolls-Royce, Gucci-flaunting scammers caught after FBI analyzes Bitcoin trail appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-7-15 00:16
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Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson blasts YouTube over crypto scams
Cryptocurrency scams are a recurring aspect of the market.
The post Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson blasts YouTube over crypto scams appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2020-7-12 11:18
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Texas authorities crackdown on Bitcoin MLM scheme spanning 170 countries
Texas commissioners cracked down on an alleged Bitcoin scheme spread over 170 countries and 76,000 members. The post Texas authorities crackdown on Bitcoin MLM scheme spanning 170 countries appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-7-11 16:00
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China: $15 million Ethereum scam ends in Ferrari showdown
A scam involving fake crypto exchange tokens, fast sports-cars, and mansions had all the ingredients of a Hollywood thriller—minus the bad guys going scot-free in the end. The post China: $15 million Ethereum scam ends in Ferrari showdown appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-7-11 04:00
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Ferrari, McLaren and $15M in Crypto Seized as Chinese Police Bust Arbitrage Scam
The novel Chinese scam saw perpetrators create fake crypto assets to fleece investors seeking arbitrage opportunities. дальше »
2020-7-9 13:30
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Fake Tokens on Uniswap Are Trying to Cash In on DeFi Hype
Uniswap appears to be plagued with scam tokens claiming affiliation with popular DeFi projects.
дальше »2020-7-8 06:11
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Allegedly Fraudulent Crypto Exchange Shut Down by UK High Court
The UK Insolvency Service claimed that GPay is nothing but a “scam” after conducting confidential inquiries.
дальше »2020-7-1 01:08
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SEC Charges Lobbying Kingpin Jack Abramoff With Fraud For Promotion of 2018 ICO
Abramoff and the founder of AML Bitcoin face charges for fraud in misrepresenting the token’s compliance, with the founder himself facing jail time for money laundering. дальше »
2020-6-26 23:23
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Another Bitcoin Scam Hits Canada
A local store owner in Winnipeg reported that several of his customers were victims of a Bitcoin scam.
дальше »2020-6-20 23:21
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4 Signs of Crypto Scams
Cryptocurrency Scams 101 Who Is John Smith, Really? When someone envisions an online impersonation scheme, they might conjure up anContinue Reading The post 4 Signs of Crypto Scams appeared first on CoinMarketCap Blog. дальше »
2020-7-19 09:05
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How to Avoid Crypto Scams
Whenever a new world-changing technology is released unto the masses, inspiring, industrious individuals inevitably start thinking of positive use cases.Continue Reading The post How to Avoid Crypto Scams appeared first on CoinMarketCap Blog. дальше »
2020-6-17 09:05
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Shanghai PBoC Warns Chinese Public Against Blockchain Investment Schemes
A social media account for the People’s Bank of China is warning citizens against illegal fundraising schemes that involve virtual currencies and blockchain.
дальше »2020-5-13 17:29
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These on-chain fundamentals will prevent you from investing in a scam token
Bitcoin was born to disrupt the global financial system at its core. With the idea of a decentralized, borderless, censorship-resistant, and peer-to-peer version of cash, the flagship cryptocurrency is taking power from governments around the world and giving it to the people. дальше »
2020-5-7 13:00
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