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OKLink Reveals $103M Blockchain Losses in February 2024
OKLink's February 2024 report details $103M in crypto losses, highlighting the critical need for heightened security measures.
Ripple Impersonated by Scammers in a Fraudulent “XRP Incentive Plan” Token Giveaway
Cryptocurrency scammers have been capitalizing on Ripple’s success by rolling out a new XRP giveaway initiative that proved to be fraudulent.
Cryptocurrency Phishing 2023: Wallet Drainers Steal $295 Million from 324,000 Victims
Scam Sniffer's 2023 report shows a significant rise in sophisticated crypto phishing scams, causing losses of $295 million to over 324,000 victims, highlighting ongoing industry challenges.
Hackers Hungry for Bitcoin and Ether Target Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency hackers seized the social media account of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, in an effort to secure Bitcoin and Ether funds.
Tackling DeFi Scams: Making Pre-sale Ecosystems Safer
Investors are aware that “rug pull” scams have negatively affected the reputation of the DEFI/DEX space in recent times. But liquidity protocols could be an effective solution.
Ronaldinho's Crypto Scam: A Deep Dive into the $61 Million Controversy
Ronaldinho Gaúcho, a Brazilian football icon, is under legal scrutiny for allegedly involving a cryptocurrency scam that could impact his celebrity endorsements, as his venture, '18kRonaldinho', promises daily returns of over 2%.
Chainalysis Exposes Southeast Asia's Human Trafficking and Scam Nexus
Chainalysis reveals the intertwining of human trafficking with crypto scams in Southeast Asia, highlighting the urgency to combat these digital age crimes.
Crypto Scam Revenue Has Dropped by 65% in 2022: Chainalysis
Illicit crypto volumes have been diminishing year-over-year, with scams taking the lion’s drop share, according to a report by blockchain analytic firm Chainalysis.
Mangofarm Scandal: Solana's Blockchain Ensnared in Alleged Ponzi Scheme Ties
Mangofarm, Solana blockchain, cryptocurrency scam, Banana Miner Ponzi scheme, digital currency security, blockchain fraud, crypto investment caution, Richard Matthew John O’Neill, decentralized finance, investor vigilance
Coinbase Rolls Out AI-Driven ERC-20 Scam Token Detection System
Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal unveils Coinbase's ERC-20 Scam Token Detection System, combining smart contract auditing with machine learning to tackle crypto scams. Disclosed on October 6, 2023, this initiative enhances security and trust in token listings on the platform.
Sergey Kondratenko: Scam Projects and Fraud - A Trap for Investors
In 2023, over $10 billion in U.S. consumer losses were caused by fraudulent fintech investment projects, including Ponzi Schemes, "Boiler Room" operations, insider information offers, and aggressive marketing.
AI's False Promises: CFTC Warns of Soaring Crypto Scams
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) alerts the public about the surge in AI-driven crypto scams, emphasizing the technology's inability to predict market trends and the dangers of misleading claims about high returns.