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Warren Buffett bashes Bitcoin; calls it a ‘gambling device’ with ‘a lot of frauds’
Warren Buffett aka the Oracle of Omaha spoke with CNBC and updated his views on Bitcoin. Buffett had previously called Bitcoin “rat poison squared” and in a successive interview with CNBC appreciated the technology behind it, blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-5 11:00 | |
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OKEx Cryptocurrency Exchange Attracts Impersonators, Warns Customers to Beware of Frauds
With the newfound ubiquity of bitcoin and other cryptoassets, bad actors keep formulating various ways to defraud unsuspecting crypto hodlers. Now OKEx, a highly-reputed Malta-based exchange has warned its users to beware of impersonators, according to a Tweet on May 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-5 23:34 | |
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BitGo Chief Security Officer says cryptocurrency regulation should ‘absolutely’ be at state-level
The dichotomy of regulation and security are seen by some as opposing forces, and others as one that can provide unifying stability to the cryptocurrency industry. Irrespective of the views, at a juncture where scams, frauds, and misrepresentations are running rampant in the industry, regulation and security are undoubtedly a priority. дальше »
2019-5-5 19:30 | |
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Warren Buffett: ‘Gambling Device Bitcoin Hasn’t Produced Anything’
By CCN: Turns out 88-year-old Warren Buffett isn’t warming up to crypto after all. Speaking at what’s been dubbed the “Woodstock of Capitalism”, the billionaire investor told shareholders in Berkshire Hathaway how he really feels about bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-5 19:05 | |
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OKEx sounds caution to customers; crypto-exchange claims trick projects impersonate it
With cases like Cryptopia, QuadrigaCX and the recent Bitfinex fiasco denting the public’s trust in cryptocurrency exchanges, some exchanges are looking to fortify security. One among these is the Malta-based OKEx. дальше »
2019-5-4 15:30 | |
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High-Profile Indian Government Official Calls Bitcoin a Ponzi Scheme
Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are Ponzi scheme and deserve to be banned to protect investors, at least according to Anurag Agarwal. The joint secretary for India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs accused bitcoin of simplifying financial frauds in the Indian markets. дальше »
2019-5-4 14:00 | |
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$1.2 Billion Lost to Cryptocurrency Thefts and Scams in Q1 2019
According to a report released by CipherTrace on May 1, 2019, the losses related to cryptocurrency thefts and frauds have climbed over $1. 2 billion in the first quarter of the year. Losses Are Estimated to Be Much Higher Despite the crypto and blockchain industry decelerating as compared to 2018, the scams and thefts haven’t stalled. дальше »
2019-5-1 21:00 | |
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Bitfinex connected to HSBC account involved in bank fraud case, reveals US Department of Justice
The Bitfinex-Tether episode witnessed another twist in the tale after the United States Department of Justice revealed that a part of the $850 million connected to Bitfinex’s alleged losses was in its hands. дальше »
2019-5-1 15:45 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Manhattan DA announces guilty pleas for criminals involved in $2.8 million dark web ring
The cryptocurrency market has witnessed several instances of frauds and criminal activities in the past, with many either conducted on a cryptocurrency trail or involving digital assets in one way or another. дальше »
2019-4-25 00:30 | |
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Cybersecurity Expert John McAfee Says He Will Reveal Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity
The outspoken John McAfee has claimed on multiple occasions to know the true identity of the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. According to McAfee, frauds claiming to be the real Satoshi are hurting the space. дальше »
2019-4-18 21:39 | |
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Kraken aims to crack down on fraudulent activities with addition of 2FA, Kraken Security Labs
In the wake of several exchange hacks and frauds, Kraken, a popular cryptocurrency exchange revealed that they would be upping their security with the addition of a 2-factor authentication and the formation of Kraken Security Labs. дальше »
2019-3-27 11:30 | |
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Former CFTC Chairman Wants the SEC and the CFTC to Better Regulate Crypto-Assets
According to a March 18, 2019, working paper published by former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Timothy Massad, the large gap in crypto-regulations in the U. S. has led to continual frauds and weak investor protection in the budding cryptocurrency ecosystem. дальше »
2019-3-21 00:00 | |
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Verge (XVG) Team Accused of Being Frauds
The post with alleged proof of Verge fraud appeared on Reddit. The user who posted it claims he might have found a proof that Verge lied about their $3 million worth of donation collected to pay for highly-hyped MindGeek partnership (most famous website they own is PornHub). дальше »
2019-3-13 15:04 | |
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$1.3 Million Bitcoin Scam Swindles Victims in Thailand. Are Tougher Crypto Regulations Necessary?
A virtual bitcoin mining farm in Thailand has allegedly scammed users out of 42 million baht (approximately $1. 35 million), according to a report in the Bangkok Post. 30 victims have filed a complaint against the company, CryptoMining. дальше »
2019-2-19 13:41 | |
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Let’s Take a Look at the 3 Biggest Crypto Scams of 2018: BitConnect, OneCoin and Modern Tech
In 2018, virtual currencies have been in a bear trend that dragged most of the coin to new lows in more than a year. At the same time, several hacks and scams took place in 2018 and affected the whole market. дальше »
2019-1-15 00:04 | |
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Russian Association of Cryptoindustry and Blockchain opens a new service to protect defrauded crypto investors
Russian Association of Cryptoindustry and Blockchain (RACIB) opens a new service to protect defrauded crypto investors. Within the framework of the new service, RACIB is going to actively cooperate with Police, Federal Security Service (FSB) and Interpol. дальше »
2018-11-29 09:24 | |
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Texas ICO Exterminators: Cryptocurrency Frauds Prosecuted as U.S. Crackdown Continues
Two more unscrupulous cryptocurrency scams were eliminated by Texas securities regulators. BitQyck and its bitqy token, and My Crypto Mine and its mining and investment activities, were both fraudulent projects operated to deceive the public and steal funds from investors. дальше »
2018-11-28 02:43 | |
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Australia Warns: Fake Tax Payment Demands through Bitcoin ATMs Becoming Popular
Scammers seem to find any possible outlet to steal the cryptocurrency of investors. Twitter has been the biggest opportunity for these frauds to get through, but Australia has found that the hackers are finding a new method of tricking consumers – Bitcoin ATMs. дальше »
2018-11-14 22:13 | |
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Target’s Official Twitter Account Falls Victim to Bitcoin Scammers, Google Becomes the Next
CoinSpeaker Target’s Official Twitter Account Falls Victim to Bitcoin Scammers, Google Becomes the Next Cryptocurrency scams stand up on a new level as nowadays the biggest industry players are caught into a trap of the frequent Bitcoin frauds. дальше »
2018-11-14 22:08 | |
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Crypto Investor Law Firm Files Lawsuit Against AT&T and T-Mobile for Phone Hacks
Silver Miller, one of the leading law firms for cryptocurrency related cases in the US is now suing AT&T and T-Mobile for cell phone hacks that victimized cryptocurrency holders. The crypto investor law firm usually engages in cases related to Initial Coin Offering (ICO) frauds and crypto exchange disputes. дальше »
2018-11-9 19:29 | |
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Evaluating Mainstream Medias’ Cryptocurrency Related Crimes And Frauds Coverage
If the abundance of reportage regarding crypto related thefts and frauds is anything to go by, it might not be so wrong to say that there’s a conspiracy afoot against cryptocurrencies. There’s not as much media coverage of financial crimes carried out in the mainstream finance sector as there is for cryptocurrencies. But when it […] дальше »
2018-11-7 12:24 | |
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Elastos Drama After A Surprise Unlock
Investors are in turmoil after Elastos announced that locked-up tokens will be released early, potentially flooding the market with uncirculated coins next month. The project to replace the Internet with a decentralized “SmartWeb” has now been called into question by investors, who have accused the founders of “frauds and manipulations. дальше »
2018-10-28 22:30 | |
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Will Insurance backed Crypto Custodian Services Bring Institutional Investors to Market?
Is the Cryptocurrency Market Ready for Insurance? We have experienced during the last years how the cryptocurrency market has been expanding all over the world. Virtual currencies expanded, not only in price but also in many other fields. дальше »
2018-10-19 21:45 | |
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MusicLife to Develop Music Exchange, Raises $5 Million
Initial coin offering (ICO) is the most controversial source of funding for companies. While ICOs are not regulated, they have also been mired in hacks and frauds. A large number of blockchain suppliers are still opting for coin offerings to fund their businesses. дальше »
2018-10-13 19:49 | |
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Over 700 French Savers Duped of $35 Million via Fraud Crypto Investment Schemes
Email and phone frauds are very common in the crypto world. In France, over 700 people were lured by crypto fraudsters through a well-known duping premise. Scamsters in the country called several people and talked them into making cryptocurrency investments. дальше »
2018-10-9 18:39 | |
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ICOVO (OVO Token): Flawless Initial Coin Offering App For Free Coins?
ICOs have quickly come to get the most attention within the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries, bringing with them plenty of unexpected opportunities, risks, and challenges. Investors invest in ICOs hoping to get fast and positive returns. дальше »
2018-10-9 08:20 | |
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Google Reverses the Cryptocurrency Ads Ban for Regulated Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Google will manually approve the blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses providing better investor protection and weeding out illegitimate services and frauds. The post Google Reverses the Cryptocurrency Ads Ban for Regulated Cryptocurrency Exchanges appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-26 11:34 | |
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Texas Securities Watchdog Takes Action Against 3 Alleged Crypto Frauds
The Texas State Securities Board has taken emergency action against three crypto investment schemes it alleges are attempting to hoax local investors. дальше »
2018-9-20 18:00 | |
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Former RBI Governor Stirs Up PMO India – Time For Better Banks
Bank frauds in India have opened a can of worms this year, leaving the public questioning concepts such as board, governance, public sector, bankruptcy, and investor transparency with anxiety and anger. дальше »
2018-9-13 14:50 | |
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Blockchain Panacea for Advertising: Top 5 Reasons for Looking Closer at TAP Coin Project
Whilst information is the lifeblood of the digital revolution, it’s the blockchain technology and Tap Coin-like applications that have all keys to revolutionize the advertising sphere freeing it from gigantic money losses and frauds. дальше »
2018-9-7 10:02 | |
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CFTC Wins Case Against Cryptocurrency Promoter That Ran Bold and Vicious Frauds
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) won a court case against a cryptocurrency promoter that cheated investors by running “a bold and vicious fraud. ” According to Bloomberg on August 24, 2018, the CFTC managed to ban the cryptocurrency operator permanently, Patrick McDonnell ordering, him to pay a hefty fine in restitution and penalties. дальше »
2018-8-25 17:00 | |
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China’s Central Bank Warns on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency Frauds
The People’s Bank of China, along with other state agencies, published a warning of criminal activity related to blockchain and crypto projects, especially those resembling initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2018-8-25 14:15 | |
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AnyPay: Security Token Offerings (STO) Hosting and Fundraising Platform?
AnyPay: A Platform Created To Host Security Token Offerings (STOs)? The ways in which companies have raised funds have drastically evolved, with the most recent Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) taking the lead. дальше »
2018-8-20 11:29 | |
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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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Japan’s FSA Set to Introduce New Cryptocurrency Regulations After Speculative Trading Runs Rampant
Per a report published on August 8, 2018, the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA), which is also Japan’s premier financial regulatory body, is planning to update its existing regulatory framework for bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-10 20:30 | |
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ICO Research Firms in South Korea Are Gaining Popularity
The rising threat of frauds and blatant exit-scams from ICO firms and token issuers is set to slow down in the months to come, as several cryptocurrency-centric security firms have set up shop to fight against the nuisance, reported Business Korea on July 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-1 01:00 | |
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CFTC Issues New ICO Advisory Warning For Crypto Investors & Buyers
New CFTC ICO advisory carries an important warning for buyers A new advisory on crypto assets and ICOs issued recently by the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) carries an important warning for buyers. дальше »
2018-7-18 02:46 | |
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Kapersky Report: $10 Million in Ether Stolen Through Phishing Last Year
A new report from Kapersky Labs claims that cybercriminals are turning to cryptocurrency as a domain for scams and frauds. The schemes target ICO investors, who are perhaps vulnerable as they are seeking to invest money to begin with. дальше »
2018-7-14 14:28 | |
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Kapersky Report: $10 Million in Ether Stolen Through Phishing Last Year
A new report from Kapersky Labs claims that cybercriminals are turning to cryptocurrency as a domain for scams and frauds. The schemes target ICO investors, who are perhaps vulnerable as they are seeking to invest money to begin with. дальше »
2018-7-13 03:26 | |
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Serenity Blockchain Escrow Exchange Opens Beta Version With Grand Capital Broker
The recently announced blockchain escrow to be used in financial markets was released today. It will be the first system of its type to be able to store the funds of the investors on smart contracts to protect them from frauds. дальше »
2018-7-12 09:33 | |
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Youtube Dragged Into Bitconnect Class Action Lawsuit for Failure to Protect Victims
Youtube has been dragged into a class action lawsuit against Bitconnect for failure to protect its users from being exposed to the scam’s videos. This case might be used by Google and others to justify their bans on crypto ads, arguing that their algorithms can not distinguish between legitimate projects and frauds. дальше »
2018-7-9 02:15 | |
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