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How KYC and Audit Help DeFi Rebuild Credibility
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is a $100 billion industry. Some investors use it to turn dreams into fortunes through yield farming, derivatives, and lending. Unfortunately, many others lose their savings in DeFi scams and leaky protocols. дальше »
2021-9-9 22:10 | |
Chinese Securities Regulator Seeks to Tackle Unlicensed Crypto Trading in Hong Kong
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is planning to expand its regulatory oversight to include cryptocurrency, in a bid to clamp down on unlicensed crypto transactions and digital assets scams in Hong Kong. дальше »
2021-9-8 11:00 | |
Data Shows Crypto Hacks And Fraud In 2021 Are On Track For A New Record
Crypto hacks and scams are nothing new in the crypto space, but every time they happen, they still come as a shock to investors. Most especially the victims of these attacks. Bull markets always seem to come with an increased number of attacks. дальше »
2021-9-6 02:00 | |
Crypto is popular in Eastern Europe, but it really has a Hydra problem
The rise of cryptocurrencies has also birthed a gateway to several Ponzi schemes and scams. In fact, in the last year alone, the latter have led to Eastern Europeans losing nearly $815 million. AccThe post Crypto is popular in Eastern Europe, but it really has a Hydra problem appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-9-3 15:00 | |
Eastern European victims sent $815M to Ponzis and scams in the past year
Scams make up the largest share of funds sent from Eastern Europe to illicit addresses.
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Chainalysis: Восточная Европа вошла в лидеры по количеству незаконных криптотранзакций
Специалисты компании Chainalysis проанализировали связанные с незаконной деятельностью криптовалютные транзакции с июля 2020 года по июнь 2021 года. Read our latest blog for a breakdown of cryptocurrency-related crime in Eastern Europe, with a special focus on scams and ransomware. дальше »
2021-9-2 19:25 | |
Report: $1.7B has been lost to DeFi scams in last 5 years
DEX aggregator and cross-chain asset management platform DeFiYield recently unveiled a database of exploits, hacks, and scams related to decentralized finance. About $1. 7 billion has been lost to DeFi scams in the past five years. дальше »
2021-9-2 17:45 | |
Making DeFi mainstream: An interview with FEG token Marketing Manager Chris
Although the DeFi space is growing significantly, it still lacks mass adoption. Another issue faced is by novice users in the space who can fall prey to scams and rug pulls easily. FEG Token is buiThe post Making DeFi mainstream: An interview with FEG token Marketing Manager Chris appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-30 07:30 | |
Turkey: This Dogecoin mining scam may have duped investors to the tune of $119M
The crypto-community has long been plagued by scams and frauds. Especially since people have often come up with ingenious ways to rip users off their crypto-holdings. A recent example from Turkey is aThe post Turkey: This Dogecoin mining scam may have duped investors to the tune of $119M appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-28 22:30 | |
Cardano bucks downtrend with 5% gains, but millions in ADA still lost in giveaway scams
Cardano is up 5% in the last 24-hours, to $29 at the time of writing, making it the biggest gainer in the top ten. The post Cardano bucks downtrend with 5% gains, but millions in ADA still lost in giveaway scams appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-8-20 01:00 | |
Chinese Investors Lose Over $2 Billion To Cryptocurrency Scams
Cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin have gained some notoriety for their use in fraudulent activities. It seems the problem is still lingering as a recent report has revealed alarming amounts of scams facilitated by cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-8-6 20:47 | |
Warren Pushes for Crypto Police, Cites Systemic Risks
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren scrutinizes the crypto community once again. She states scams and manipulation within the industry aren’t accordingly punished. The post Warren Pushes for Crypto Police, Cites Systemic Risks appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-5 19:15 | |
SEC chair Gary Gensler: Cryptocurrency sector is “rife with fraud, scams, abuse”
Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission Gary Gensler joined CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to discuss how he believed crypto should be regulated, the rise of retail investing, and more. дальше »
2021-8-5 17:51 | |
Crypto exchanges continue to fail as hacks and exit scams bite
Centralized crypto exchanges are harder to run than they look. This feature looks at notable exchange failures of the last decade and the escalating ecosystem damage caused by hackers and crooked founders. дальше »
2021-7-20 15:01 | |
Phishing Scams Take Advantage of Crypto Hype
Avast , a global leader in digital security and privacy, has observed in the first six months of 2021 that cryptocurrency-focused phishing scams are more... дальше »
2021-7-14 20:10 | |
‘BitScam’ and ‘CloudScam’ end up scamming 93,000 Bitcoin and Ethereum users
Lookout, an integrated endpoint-to-cloud security company, today announced the discovery of major crypto mining scams using hundreds of Android apps, as per a release shared with CryptoSlate. The post ‘BitScam’ and ‘CloudScam’ end up scamming 93,000 Bitcoin and Ethereum users appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-7-8 16:00 | |
Fraud alert! Hackers using SIM-swapping are stealing millions worth of crypto without victim’s knowledge
Rug pulls. Defi exploits. Pumps & Dumps. You might have heard all such scams that repeatedly happen in the crypto space, leaving millions of users with worthless tokens. But have you ever heard of an attack that can steal your crypto funds using a SIM card? That’s right. дальше »
2021-7-4 17:14 | |
Ethereum token ‘WhaleFarm’ drops 99% in latest DeFi scam. Team steals $2 million
Decentralized finance (DeFi) project WhaleFarm joins the fast-growing list of exit scams, hijacking millions as its native token’s value plummeted by almost 100% in minutes. The post Ethereum token ‘WhaleFarm’ drops 99% in latest DeFi scam. дальше »
2021-7-2 22:00 | |
Crypto exit scams on the rise
2021 has so far been one of the worst years on record for crypto-related scams and criminality. Two recent failures of crypto businesses in Turkey and South Africa are just the latest in a long history of founders running off with the cash - and they definitely won’t be the last. дальше »
2021-7-2 16:00 | |
South African Regulators Reportedly Fast-Tracking Crypto Regulatory Framework
With South Africa receiving more than its fair share of cryptocurrency-related scams, a report suggests that regulators are responding to this challenge by fast-tracking the process of creating a new regulatory framework. дальше »
2021-7-1 12:30 | |
Britain’s NatWest Group is Latest to Cap Daily Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
One of Britain’s biggest domestic lenders, NatWest Group, has capped the daily amount customers can send to cryptocurrency exchanges due to concerns over investment scams and fraud. This also affects leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which, as we reported, has already removed the ability to deposit and withdraw British Pounds (GBP) from the platform through Faster […] The post Britain’s NatWest Group is Latest to Cap Daily Transfers to Crypto Exchanges first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-6-30 18:00 | |
Following The Biggest Scam In Bitcoin History, South Africa To Tighten Crypto Regulation
After possibly the biggest scam in Bitcoin history, South African government moves to stiffen regulation regarding crypto assets. South Africa Responds To Bitcoin Scams Over the past couple of years, the nation has observed a series of crypto scams, including two of the biggest Bitcoin scams ever. The first of these was in 2020, when […] дальше »
2021-7-1 17:44 | |
UK’s Top Bank NatWest Restricts Transactions to Crypto Exchanges Including Binance
The National Westminster Bank (NatWest) has temporarily imposed a limit on the daily amount that its clients can send to crypto exchanges like Binance, over concerns of rising cases of crypto-related scams and fraud, according to the Bank’s spokesperson. дальше »
2021-6-30 16:05 | |
British Bank Natwest Imposes Daily Limit on Transfers to Cryptocurrency Exchanges Over Fraud Concerns
A major British bank, Natwest, has put a limit on fund transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges over concerns of fraud and scams related to cryptocurrencies. The bank is also blocking payments to a number of cryptocurrency asset firms. дальше »
2021-6-30 14:30 | |
Africrypt Ponzi Scheme Collapse: South Africa Regulator Says Its ‘Not in a Position to Take Any Regulatory Action’
Following Africrypt’s collapse, South African regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), released a statement asserting its lack of jurisdiction over cryptocurrencies. Although the regulator says it is “continuing to investigate complaints” against the crypto investment company, it concedes it has only “found evidence of crypto-asset transactions. дальше »
2021-6-25 15:00 | |
South Africa’s Financial Watchdog to Regulate Crypto Assets in ‘A Phased and Structured Manner’
South Africa is ready to set crypto asset controls to curb the growing cases of fraud and scams and improve the management of cross-border flows. According to a statement by the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), the nation will start regulating cryptocurrencies with a “structured approach. дальше »
2021-6-13 17:16 | |
China arrests 1,100 suspects for laundering illicit funds through crypto
Chinese police officers have arrested more than 1,100 people suspected of using cryptocurrencies to launder funds obtained through telephone and internet scams. The suspects’ illegal activities were discovered after a recent crackdown. дальше »
2021-6-11 22:58 | |
New Australian Report Shows That Fraudsters Pick Bank Transfer Over Cryptocurrencies
A growing number of Australians have fallen victim of investment scams and fraudulent schemes. However, according to new report, scammers prefer bank transfers to cryptocurrencies. Australians Lose $670 Million to Scammers In 2020 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said in its annual Targeting Scams report published Monday that residents of Australia lost $851 […] дальше »
2021-6-8 11:00 | |
Scammers Pick Bank Transfers Over Cryptocurrency, Australian Report Reveals
Investment scams have been by far the most common type in Australia recently, a new report by the country’s consumer watchdog has revealed. And while a growing number of Australians fall victim to fraudulent schemes involving cryptocurrency, bank transfers remain the scammers’ favorite way to extract money. дальше »
2021-6-8 09:00 | |
President Of Top Russian Bank Tells Why They Don’t Like Bitcoin
The president of the second-largest bank in Russia, VTB Bank says the institution doesn’t like Bitcoin because it sees it as fake money. To Andrey Kostin, the fact that “someone sits somewhere mining Bitcoin” makes the crypto’s mining operations equal to fake money printing scams. дальше »
2021-6-5 22:02 | |
Steve Wozniak Can’t Stop Bitcoin Giveaway Scams Using His Name — Federal Law Protects Youtube
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has lost his lawsuit against Youtube over bitcoin giveaway scams using his name and image. The judge reportedly said that “Youtube and its parent, Google LLC, are protected by the federal law that shields internet platforms from responsibility for content posted by users. дальше »
2021-6-3 18:00 | |
Apple Co-Founder Loses Lawsuit Against YouTube Over Crypto Giveaway Scams
Steve Wozniak has lost his lawsuit against YouTube over scammers using his image to push crypto giveaway scams on the streaming platform. The case touches on the responsibility of social media companies to police content posted by users. дальше »
2021-6-3 15:00 | |
US courts say Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak can’t blame YouTube for Bitcoin scams
A California state judge has ruled that Steve Wozniak, a co-founder of tech giant Apple, can’t sue YouTube over Bitcoin scam videos that used his image, Bloomberg reported today. The post US courts say Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak can’t blame YouTube for Bitcoin scams appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-6-3 13:00 | |
Chinese state-run TV network draws attention to DeFi scams on Uniswap
CCTV-13, a TV channel that is part of the state-controlled China Central Television (CCTV) network, aired a new report today, highlighting how easy malicious actors can create fraudulent tokens and sell them on decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms such as Uniswap. дальше »
2021-6-3 07:00 | |
Report: Three of the most glorified ICOs in Israel were fraudulent
Three of Israel’s most famous initial coin offerings (ICOs) in 2017 and 2018 were scams. A report unveiled this news on May 31, citing a $16. 1 million (£11. 32 million) lawsuit filed on May 25 by Roee Broncial and Eran Okashi, who are employees of the Singulariteam venture capital fund. дальше »
2021-6-2 20:10 | |
Cryptocurrency Related Scams Flood Tribunals in Spain
Spain has not been a stranger to the popularity of cryptocurrencies, and with this popularity, also comes the attention of people and organizations wanting to capitalize on the subject. Spanish tribunals have been flooded lately with lawsuits involving cryptocurrency scams related to bitcoin and ethereum based platforms, and the people using these to scam other […] дальше »
2021-6-1 08:30 | |
Major British Bank Natwest Alerts Customers With Tips to Avoid Cryptocurrency Scams
Major British bank Natwest has launched an alert to urgently warn its customers of cryptocurrency scams, which have been on the rise. The bank has provided several tips for customers “thinking of investing in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies” on how to spot scams involving cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-5-31 01:00 | |
US Senator Urges Treasury Secretary Yellen to Take Action on Cryptocurrency Scams to Protect Investors
U.S. Senator Rick Scott has urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to take action on cryptocurrency scams, which he said have risen 1,000% in the past year and cost consumers at least $80 million. “This is an unregulated industry, and the alarming amount of criminal activity surrounding cryptocurrency demands action,” he told Yellen. Senator Scott Alerts […] дальше »
2021-5-30 19:00 | |
Worst UK bank for dealing with scams issues crypto scam alert
NatWest issued a crypto scam warning to mobile banking users after reportedly receiving a record number of complaints in Q1.
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Crypto Scams - Faked Deaths, Missing Billions and Industry Disruption
Erica Stanford is the founder of the popular Crypto Curry Club in the UK and the author of a new book called Crypto Wars: Faked Deaths, Missing Billions and Industry Disruption. дальше »
2021-5-25 05:45 | |
Cuban Central Bank Issues Warning on the Rising Number of Crypto-Related Ponzi Cases
Cuba has witnessed some exciting times in the last few months as far as nationwide digital currency acceptance, but the road toward this goal is still under construction. The country’s central bank recently issued a warning about the rising number of cryptocurrency-related scam cases across the island. дальше »
2021-5-19 12:30 | |
FTC Data Reveals Big Jump In Crypto Investment Scams, Losses Totaling $80M
A new consumer protection data spotlight from the U.S Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that consumers lost more than $80 million to cryptocurrency investment scams since October 2020. Millennials Lost More Money to Scams Data compiled from the last quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021 showed that almost 7,000 investors were swindled […] The post FTC Data Reveals Big Jump In Crypto Investment Scams, Losses Totaling M first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-5-19 21:01 | |
Elon Musk Impersonators Rake in $2 Million: Regulator Warns of Fake Giveaway Cryptocurrency Scams
The U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says reports of cryptocurrency scams have skyrocketed. In particular, people have reported sending more than $2 million in cryptocurrency to Elon Musk impersonators within the past six months. дальше »
2021-5-18 14:30 | |
Binance Smart Chain or Binance Scam Chain?- Here’s what you need to know
In this article, we will discuss such scams or rug-pulls happening on the Binance Smart Chain, making investors lose millions of dollars daily. The crypto markets have paid off huge in the last year and a half, and Defi gives a new significance to crypto investing. дальше »
2021-5-16 06:45 | |