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Best Bitcoin, Blockchain and Crypto News For Today September 30 [VIDEO] Recap
US Legal Group Summons SEC Chairman Clayton for ICO Regulation Clarity US Legal Group Summons SEC Chairman Clayton for ICO Regulation Clarity Cryptocurrency Scams Are the Thieves of Millions of Dollars, Next Bull Run be Mindful Cryptocurrency Scams Are the Thieves of Millions of Dollars, Next Bull Run be Mindful Coinbase Rolls Out GBP Payments […] дальше »
2018-9-30 21:36 | |
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Bad Cryptocurrency Projects Have Squandered Millions of Dollars
Cryptocurrency scams take many forms. But one thing they all share is the goal of enriching their founders at the expense of investors. If a crypto project is “investing” a large portion of its capital into lavish parties, PR stunts and marketing, there’s a strong chance that it’s a scam. дальше »
2018-9-28 13:06 | |
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Blockchain.io wants to reshape your experience with cryptocurrencies
The world of cryptocurrencies has come a long way since the invention of Bitcoin in 2008. It still has a long way to go. As a new user who wants to become engaged in the industry, you must navigate your way through thousands of coins, dozens of exchanges, a patchwork of regulations, all the while dodging ICO scams and making sure your digital fortune is secure. дальше »
2018-9-27 01:00 | |
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Huobi Founder Met Economist and Putin Advisor Sergey Glazyev
It is uncommon for cryptocurrency founders to meet people close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The move may look politically inappropriate at a time when stiff regulations and scams are plaguing the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-9-24 15:59 | |
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How Crypto Whitepaper Research Can Help You to Avoid Scams
by John van Rijck from www. allcryptowhitepapers. com In this article, I will give you some pointers on how to recognize scam coins & projects through whitepaper research. Although most projects that turned out to be a scam had a great whitepaper, some of them gave away their bad intentions in the whitepaper. дальше »
2018-9-24 12:38 | |
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Texas Securities Commission Issues Cease and Desist to Stop Cryptocurrency Scams
Russian cryptocurrency mining firm Coins Miner Investments, and Belize cryptocurrency wallet company Digital Bank were recently issued cease and desist orders by the Texas Securities Commissioner (TSC). дальше »
2018-9-21 12:49 | |
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Texas State Securities Board Uncovers Three New Crypto and ICO Scams
The Texas State Securities Board issued three emergency cease and desist orders Tuesday, Sept. 18, to shut down a Russian cryptocurrency scam, charge DigitalBank and two principals for threatening immediate and irreparable harm to the public, and charge a forex and Bitcoin trader of guaranteeing false ROIs, respectively. дальше »
2018-9-19 13:00 | |
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Crypto-Flashbacks: How the Media Pumped the ICO Known as Paycoin
Just recently Josh Garza was sentenced to 21 months of prison and six months of home confinement for his role in the many Ponzi scams like Gaw Miners, Zen Miners, Hashlets, and of course the controversial Paycoin that appeared in 2014. дальше »
2018-9-15 04:15 | |
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A New Precedent: FINRA Charges Crypto Broker With Securities Fraud
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a non-profit watchdog for public brokerage firms in the U. S. , has had its first run-in with the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-9-12 21:15 | |
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India Small Town Layman Falls For A Conman: First MLM, Then Wallet Theft
The growing incidence of bitcoin multi-level marketing (MLM) scams in countries like India is a two-pronged wake-up call. First, has a small town investor become more gullible than ever? Second, and more scary, is bitcoin – with all its complexity and novelty mixed with explosive growth – making it easy for vampires to confuse newborns? […] The post India Small Town Layman Falls For A Conman: First MLM, Then Wallet Theft appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-11 08:45 | |
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‘Bitcoin Fell Because of Weak Infrastructure,’ Says Distributed Global Partner
Jonathan Cheesman, a partner at investment firm Distributed Global, believes that the currect drop in Bitcoin's price is caused by macro trend, speculative dominance, regulatory uncertainty, short selling, and scams. дальше »
2018-9-10 13:57 | |
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Twitter May Apply Blockchain Technology to the Problems They’re Facing
Social media giant Twitter is exploring the uses of blockchain technology. CEO of Twitter Inc. Jack Dorsey testified before a Congressional committee on Wednesday, Sept. 5. The US House Committee on Energy and Commerce asked him questions related to transparency and accountability. дальше »
2018-9-8 15:59 | |
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Cheapair Travel Agency Warns Customers About Bitcoin Extortion Scams
Cheapair Warns Customers About Bitcoin Scams The famous travel website CheapAir. com is warning its users about a Bitcoin scams that demand over $10,000 dollars in Bitcoin (BTC). CheapAir is one of the most important websites for users to buy using virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-8-30 17:47 | |
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Hong Kong Seeks Fintech Talent, DLT Experts
Authorities in Hong Kong have taken steps to attract fintech specialists who can support its economic development. The government of the Chinese region has prepared a list of needed professions from several related fields, including distributed ledger technologies and asset management. дальше »
2018-8-30 06:55 | |
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The Daily: China Escalates Crackdown, Russia Chases Shadows, UK Warns of Scams
Following the closing of social media accounts of crypto news organizations and after forbidding hotels from hosting crypto-related events, China has turned its attention to banning payments to trading platforms based outside the country. дальше »
2018-8-25 14:05 | |
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Bitcoin’s New Role In Sex Scams
According to new findings, sextortion scams have made around $500,000. 00 worth of Bitcoin in the past couple of months in a trend that is seeing more and more people fall for fraudulent emails that claim to have video evidence of the victim ‘misbehaving’. дальше »
2018-8-23 21:30 | |
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Federal Trade Commission Issues Warning on Bitcoin Blackmail Scams
The U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is blowing the whistle on of a new Bitcoin blackmail scam—one purportedly targeting men with a disposition for extramarital “activity. ” According to the government’s consumer protection watchdog, allegedly unfaithful men are being sent letters by scammers demanding a “confidentiality fee,” payable in Bitcoin, in return for silence. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:00 | |
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US Federal Trade Commission Reports New Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Targeting ‘Unfaithful’ Men
A new warning from the US Federal Trade Commission cites an increasing number of crypto scams targeting ‘unfaithful’ men. According to the FTC, scammers have been tracking down unfaithful men and demanding payments in the form of Bitcoin in exchange for not revealing the target’s alleged affair to their spouse and family. дальше »
2018-8-23 01:27 | |
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FTC Issues Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Precautions and How to Avoid Crypto Schemes
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is attempting to combat bitcoin blackmail scams by offering consumers advice through its website. In an article published on August 21, the FTC Division of Consumer and Business Education posted a sample quote from a typical BTC blackmail scam: “I know about the secret you are keeping from your wife […] дальше »
2018-8-22 21:42 | |
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FCA Warns Crypto Scams Using Fake Celeb Endorsements on the Rise
The ad industry knows the power of celebrities when it comes to persuading people to choose a particular product. Multinational corporations are willing to pay millions of dollars to have the most popular personality to endorse their brands for this very reason. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:59 | |
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ICO Regulation: Ripple, NASDAQ and 30 Others Invited by Ohio Congressman for Discussion, Days Before ETF Decision
Come September, a number of key stakeholders in the global crypto industry, including Ripple, ICE, and NASDAQ, among many others, will meet a US Congressman from the state of Ohio to discuss initial coin offering (ICO) regulation. дальше »
2018-8-21 19:19 | |
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Crypto Industry Consortium Launches Self-Policing Program
ECoinmerce, a DAO e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of the Crypto Community Watch program, in partnership with a consortium of crypto industry organizations including ICO Alert, GZH, Step VC and NewEconomies. дальше »
2018-8-21 19:07 | |
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Kaspersky’s Report Claims $2.3 Million Stolen by Cryptocurrency Scammers in Q2 2018
A new report released by Kaspersky Labs claims that the mammoth amount of $2. 3 million was lost in crypto scams in the second quarter of this year, and cybercriminals are responsible for it. The Moscow-based antivirus and security firm further reveals in its report titled “Spam and Phishing in Q2 2018” that it was successful in […] Kaspersky’s Report Claims $2. дальше »
2018-8-18 15:19 | |
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Bitcoin Investor Sues AT&T For $224 Million in Alleged Crypto Fraud
While cryptocurrency scams and lawsuits are usually based on “exit-scams” and outright frauds, Michael Terpin, a U. S. -based cryptocurrency investor, has filed a mammoth $224 million lawsuit against his telecom operator, citing the theft of digital tokens. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:00 | |
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Thai Soap Opera Actor Scams Finnish Bitcoin Millionaire
According to the Bangkok Post, a Finnish Bitcoin millionaire, Aarni Otava Saarimaa, was scammed by a group of Thai people in 2017. Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division (CSD) noted that the Finnish man lost about 5,600 Bitcoins to the Thai gang through a fraudulent investment scheme. дальше »
2018-8-15 14:07 | |
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It’s Finished For This Finnish Bitcoin Scam
It is rare that Finland and Bitcoin scams are mentioned in the same sentence, according to reports from today though, this certainly seems to be the case, in an event that has seen a famous Thai actor by the name of Jiratpisit Jaravijit, scam 22-year-old Aarni Otava Saarimaa out of a large amount of Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-13 12:30 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Getting Creative With Blockchain Solutions
This week’s top stories include two feature interview: one with Kavita Gupta, founding managing partner at ConsenSys Ventures; and another with electronic dance music DJ Justin Blau (aka DJ 3BLAU) who is launching a decentralized music festival. дальше »
2018-8-13 20:52 | |
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Cryptocurrency Remains Popular In South Africa, But Scams and Questions Still Loom
Sales for an exclusively African cryptocurrency opened up in August to those with a South African bank account — seemingly capitalizing on virtual currency’s popularity in the nation. Despite growing interest, however, scams and fraud are still rife in the country. дальше »
2018-8-5 11:00 | |
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Security Researchers Attack McAfee-Backed Wallet for “Unhackable” Claims
With the vast amounts of money going around, it’s no surprise that the greater Bitcoin ecosystem is rife with scams, hacks and cyber attacks of all kinds. Operating in such an environment, cautious users are always mindful of their security and learn to avoid outrageous claims that are sometimes nothing more than just that. дальше »
2018-8-1 06:35 | |
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Bitfunder Operator Pleads Guilty on Fraud Charges
BitFunder is one of the biggest scams on the news right now as the founder and operator of the platform, Jon E. Montroll, has pleaded guilty to charges of obstruction of justice and securities fraud on Monday, July 23. дальше »
2018-7-25 16:35 | |
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Try Changing Your Twitter Name To Elon Musk, NO WAIT, You Might Get Banned
Twitter have designed a genius plan to help reduce the number of cryptocurrency scams circulating the Twitter sphere. Well, we say genius but actually, we can’t help but question who came up with this idea… According to reports, Twitter is disabling any Twitter accounts that are unverified and use the display name ‘Elon Musk’. дальше »
2018-7-25 16:30 | |
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US Ranked Top Destination for Coin Offerings, Majority of ICOs Identified as Scams
The US remains a leading destination for ICO projects according to a new study that also ranks Switzerland and Singapore in the top three. The report notes that authorities in other jurisdictions, like Russia and Estonia, are working to adopt favorable regulations in order to attract more crypto startups. дальше »
2018-7-17 15:30 | |
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Blockchain Auditing and the Industry’s "Knowledge Gap"
The advent of smart contracts has long drawn interest for its potential to revolutionize business agreements. There’s just one problem, and it’s one that has affected many spheres of the cryptocurrency space: a knowledge gap. дальше »
2018-7-13 19:12 | |
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Physical Bitcoin Attacks and Burglaries on the Rise
2018 has seen the cryptocurrency market suffer from a spate of exchange hacks and exit scams as fraudulent activity within the industry seem to be increasing The post Physical Bitcoin Attacks and Burglaries on the Rise appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-13 10:59 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] scams in India, government cracks down with special team
The world of cryptocurrency is filled with allegations and occurrences of scams and fraud. To counter this to an extent, the Government of Maharashtra in India has ordered a special investigation team to look into cases of Bitcoin [BTC] fraud in the state. дальше »
2018-7-12 20:39 | |
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Special Unit Formed to Investigate Crypto Cases in India
A special investigations unit has been set up in the Indian state of Maharashtra where there is a rise in bitcoin-related scams. The unit will take over the investigation of all cases relating to cryptocurrency in the state that are currently handled by various police departments. дальше »
2018-7-11 16:35 | |
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Florida Wants Own Crypto Chief As Usage of Digital Currencies Increases
Despite the current market slump, the cryptocurrency industry continues to expand in Florida rapidly. With the increasing popularity of digital currencies, risks in the form of ICO scams and other crypto-related frauds have also increased. дальше »
2018-7-7 20:39 | |
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Bitcoin Users Beware, Crypto Hacking Crimes Via Copy & Paste Clipboard Malware Are Here
New Bitcoin And Crypto Hack Is Targeting Users There are many different ways to steal cryptocurrencies, and users should be aware of it. Do not trust low volume and low liquidity centralized exchanges. дальше »
2018-7-7 00:43 | |
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ICO All-in: Rating ken Sales for a Confident Investing Opportunity
Bitcoin Press Release: With token sales popping up every day, there is a need for single, reliable rating system for contributors so that they are safe from scams and other projects that may not be successful. дальше »
2018-7-5 10:48 | |
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The ICO-market has gone through a high failure rate of 46% with several ICO projects turning out to be deceased or scams
The ICO-market has gone through a high failure rate of 46% with several ICO projects turning out to be deceased or scams. The world’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin has dropped by 70% since hitting its all-time high of $20000 during mid-December 2017. дальше »
2018-7-4 18:41 | |
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800 Cryptos Now Dead as Bitcoin Holds Only 30% of Its Record High
The ICO-market has gone through a high failure rate of 46% with several ICO projects turning out to be deceased or scams. The post 800 Cryptos Now Dead as Bitcoin Holds Only 30% of Its Record High appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-7-4 15:33 | |
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Ripple, Ethereum, Bitcoin Are ‘Last Coins Standing’ Defying Crypto Death Pool
Analysts’ reports reveal that the bitcoin bubble has perhaps burst, with over 800 cryptocurrencies having “died” because of crash in prices of coins, down to less than a cent. Many of them were scams and did not come into existence as real products. дальше »
2018-7-3 22:32 | |
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More than 800 cryptocurrencies are now dead when Bitcoin is stressed
People usually buy into an ICO because the coins are cheap and could offer big returns in the future. However, hundreds of these projects are now dead because they were scams, a joke or the product hasn’t materialized. дальше »
2018-7-3 10:46 | |
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Jordan Belfort, best known as “Wolf of Wall Street” quote on bitcoin: ‘Unless you want to lose your shirt, you should sell all now’
Jordan Belfort, the former stock broker made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s “Wolf of Wall Street,” is intimately familiar with scams. According to Belfort, that experience has given him insight into a modern financial asset: Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-3 22:23 | |
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