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Lack of Real-world Use Cases Prevents Smart Contracts From Moving Beyond Stablecoins and Ponzi Schemes
To some people, it would appear as if Ethereum’s smart contract and dApp industry is thriving. Others see the space being dominated by transparent Ponzi Schemes and a stablecoin, hinting at little innovation. дальше »
2020-6-9 20:00 | |
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Tron’s Justin Sun Calls Craig Wright a Fraud After Being Termed a Scammer
A few days ago, the Tron CEO, a dynamic businessman and the most controversial founder of a blockchain project, Justin Sun was railed with all kinds of names by the crypto community for participating in dishonest schemes. дальше »
2020-5-28 15:32 | |
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'Bitcoin era 'pump and dump schemes might be most common on Binance
The integrity of the cryptocurrency ecosystem has improved over the years, but the bad rapport that comes with cases of alleged pump and dump schemes continues to shade the industry. Market manipulThe post 'Bitcoin era 'pump and dump schemes might be most common on Binance appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-5-20 20:30 | |
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Buying Corporate Bonds and ETFs: US Federal Reserve Continues to Bailout ‘Too Big to Fail’
The U. S. Federal Reserve has continued its schemes of monetary easing and funding a number of private banks during the Covid-19 outbreak. On Monday evening, the Fed revealed it would be buying corporate bonds and exchange-traded funds using the entity’s Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility (SMCCF). дальше »
2020-5-13 23:01 | |
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Bitcoin sell-off: Lack of spot liquidity, Ponzi schemes to blame?
Bitcoin [BTC] is called the king coin for a reason. Even after its significant price drop on 12 March, the top coin continued to dominate other altcoins. In fact, according to the Head of Product atThe post Bitcoin sell-off: Lack of spot liquidity, Ponzi schemes to blame? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-3-27 17:30 | |
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Bill Cosby Schemes to Use Coronavirus as a Get Out of Jail Free Card
Convicted felon Bill Cosby asked his lawyers to petition for his release. Why? Because he thinks coronavirus is a get out of jail free card. The post Bill Cosby Schemes to Use Coronavirus as a Get Out of Jail Free Card appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-3-26 22:59 | |
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2x Bitcoin: Wanna Double Your BTC to the Moon? Forget About It
Amid worldwide crisis and stock market turmoil, a growing number of investment schemes advertise a way to speedily double your bitcoins. Moon Bitcoin Live, for example, claims to be a licensed bitcoin doubler, promising that investors can double their bitcoins within 24 hours, with guaranteed payouts. дальше »
2020-3-25 14:15 | |
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Stay Safe From Coronavirus but also Keep your Bitcoin(s) Safe
The time is ripe for another round of scams and shady schemes, as the coronavirus panic is used to extort potential Bitcoin buyers. Beware of scammy schemes or shady exchanges. Scammers May Seek Naive Bitcoin Investors at Times of Panic Scammers may be hunting for naive Bitcoin investors during times of panic. дальше »
2020-3-15 17:00 | |
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Stimulus, QE, Rate Cuts: Coronavirus Fuels Central Banks’ Monetary Easing Policy
The world has been focused on the coronavirus outbreak that’s claimed 105,612 cases and 3,562 deaths to date. The pandemic has caused government leaders to react and central banks are breaking out tools from their arsenal of monetary easing schemes. дальше »
2020-3-8 02:40 | |
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FBI Report: Bitcoin Ransom Payments Total $144M
Ransomware attacks and similar extortion schemes took in an estimated $144 million in the course of 7 years. FBI estimates show most of the ransoms were paid in Bitcoin (BTC) and went straight to mixers or exchanges. дальше »
2020-2-27 19:00 | |
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62-year-old American earned $ 147 million on fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes
The American pleaded guilty to deceiving 70,000 people who invested in his fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. In total, he managed to get about $ 147 million from defrauded investors. According to the Department of Justice, US citizen Steve Chen pleaded guilty to conspiracy to fraud, as well as tax evasion. From July 2013 to September 2015, […] дальше »
2020-2-24 10:50 | |
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Should Millennials Invest in Bitcoin for their Retirement?
As the global pension crisis worsens, millennials, are looking at novel retirement strategies, to protect their retirement security. Will bitcoin serve the purpose? Millennials’ Financial Situation Is ‘Relatively Dire’ Baby boomers, and then Generation X, popularized inflation-ridden investments and various retirement schemes that now are in crisis. дальше »
2020-2-23 23:45 | |
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Bitcoin Superstar and Bitcoin Era – The Latest Two Faces of the Same Scam
With the rising price and popularity of bitcoin come numerous scams. Bitcoin Superstar and Bitcoin Era are two investment schemes that have recently gained much attention. News. Bitcoin. com took a look at them, and it did not take much to spot how similar they are to each other and several other well-known scams. дальше »
2020-2-20 13:40 | |
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Uganda Targets Cryptocurrencies in Ponzi Scheme Crackdown
Uganda wants to ban pyramid schemes, but cryptocurrencies may come under fire as well
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Uganda Crypto Ponzi Scammers Beware, Gov’t Plans New Sanctions
The Ugandan Ministry of Finance have once again issued a warning about investing in crypto-assets, over concerns of rising Ponzi and pyramid schemes. Local sources say the Government is now updating its Penal Code Act to outlaw these types of scams Crypto Ponzi schemes are pilfering Ugandan investors Uganda’s State Minister of Finance, David Bahati, spoke to Uganda’s Parliament yesterday, and asked the government to publish public warnings to Ugandan investors about the risks ofRead More The post appeared first on Bitcoinist.com. дальше »
2020-2-6 05:00 | |
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Russian Central Bank reports boom of cryptocurrency and ordinary Ponzi schemes
In 2019, the Bank of Russia discovered 237 financial Ponzi schemes that operated on the territory of Russia. Many of them promised high returns and encouraged investing in cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2020-2-7 15:13 | |
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Rewards4Earth has big Plans for Crypto Reward Schemes
Reward schemes are in dire need of a revamp globally. Utilizing blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies to make a meaningful change is a logical option. Rewards4Earth, an Australian company, is even going one step further. дальше »
2020-1-28 01:00 | |
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French Central Bank Exec Opposes Private Crypto Assets
Central bankers who initially discounted Bitcoin and other public crypto assets as fraud, Ponzi schemes or scams, have suddenly changed their stance. Banks Now Love Crypto, But Only if They Can Control It Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau is the latest monetary policymaker who has recently commented on cryptocurrency and advocated for the technology to be issued and controlled by central banks. дальше »
2020-1-27 19:30 | |
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Happy Bitconnect RIP Day Everybody
Bitconnect, one of the most notorious and widespread pyramid schemes in crypto history, crashed two years ago today. BitConnect Scheme Unraveled as Bitcoin Moved Away from Peak Prices The crypto lending scheme, known for its mass-audience meetings and pervasive messages, promised huge rates of return, depending on always-booming BTC prices. дальше »
2020-1-16 17:30 | |
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Cloud Token Revealed to Be a Ponzi Scheme by Chinese Police
The cryptocurrency industry has gotten a bad reputation through the years for the scams that have plagued it, and another one has recently been added to the ranks. In the same way that BitConnect and Plus Token were discovered to be Ponzi schemes, so has the Cloud Token according to a report and AZC News. […] дальше »
2019-12-24 01:26 | |
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PlusToken scammers could be behind the recent pump; moves $100m in Ether
Over the past 24 hours, the market experienced high levels of volatility. This could be related to one of the largest Ponzi schemes in the history of the cryptocurrency industry. PlusToken moves a large amount of Ethereum On Wednesday, Ethereum experienced a massive upswing. дальше »
2019-12-19 18:00 | |
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Major Cryptos see Pressure Mount as PlusToken Ponzi Unwinds Holdings
It was only after continuous selling pressure suppressed the price of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a few other major altcoins that people realized a couple of major Ponzi schemes from 2019 might be unloading their bags into the market. дальше »
2019-12-17 14:00 | |
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Netherlands Plans to Punish Crypto Scammers With Up to 6 Years in Jail
The Dutch government is about to get tougher with fraudulent schemes involving banking apps and cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-12-12 03:00 | |
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Just In: OneCoin Website Shuts Down, Scheme Still Operational
The OneCoin website is finally down – further unraveling one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in the crypto space. The portal that offered “educational packages” was a remnant of the scheme, and is still carrying user balances. дальше »
2019-12-3 18:00 | |
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Plus Token Scammers Dumping 1,300+ Bitcoins on the Market (Daily)
The creators of the PLUS token Ponzi scheme were apprehended by Chinese authorities earlier this year for scamming a record $3B in Bitcoin. Recent analysts have discovered that these funds are being regularly dumped on the market. дальше »
2019-11-29 20:43 | |
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China’s ‘Silicon Valley’ Identifies 39 Cryptocurrency Companies As Illegal
Shenzhen is the blockchain hub of China, but its law enforcement will soon be cracking down on cryptocurrencies. The state has identified some 39 illegal cryptocurrency companies operating within the city. дальше »
2019-11-23 00:17 | |
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Ripple CTO David Schwartz Calls Elliptic’s XRP Report A PR Stunt To Get Clicks
David Schwartz, Ripple CTO says it’s just an attempt to “get clicks” on the “PR Stunt” by leveraging XRP’s name More than $400 million worth of XRP are traced back to illegal activities, with a large portion of it to Ponzi schemes and scams, Elliptic, a blockchain analytics startup said in its report, released Wednesday. […] дальше »
2019-11-21 17:38 | |
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Bitcoin hodling reports higher returns than DeFi schemes
Bitcoin had its hands full dealing with the bearish market, while DeFi gained popularity and provided significant earnings in mainstream finance. However, according to the report provided by Token AnaThe post Bitcoin hodling reports higher returns than DeFi schemes appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-11-15 02:30 | |
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One Huge Pump and Dump Sent This Altcoin Soaring by Over 7,000%
In the world of altcoin trading, there is perhaps nothing more concerning to traders than being unknowingly caught up in a ‘pump and dump.’ Usually, these schemes result in a cryptocurrency or low market cap asset rapidly multiplying in value, before crashing suddenly back to the original value or lower, leaving some investors stuck with […] The post One Huge Pump and Dump Sent This Altcoin Soaring by Over 7,000% appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2019-11-6 18:15 | |
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‘Instagram Influencer’ Conman’s Crypto Scam Crashes Hard in Dubai
Aziz Com Mirza scammed victims millions of dollars through crypto fraud and other schemes. Though victims run into the thousands, some lost as much as half a million dollars individually. Lately, Mirza had been pivoting to a career as a social media influencer but this is unlikely to save him given the mountain of evidence. дальше »
2019-11-4 13:24 | |
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Billions of Dollars in Lost Cryptocurrency Could Be Saved as Coinfirm Launches 1st End-To-End Crypto Reclaim Solution
With over $4b in stolen cryptocurrency so far this year in hacks alone, the growing number of Hacks, Scams, Ransomware, Ponzi schemes and other nefarious actions call for the need of an effective system for victims to attempt to reclaim these funds. дальше »
2019-11-1 15:05 | |
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Cryptomining Attacks Remain One of the Nastiest Malware Threats of 2019
Ransomware-as-a-service, intricate phishing scams, cryptomining and cryptojacking schemes: Ransomware attacks will continue as long as cryptocurrency remains valuable. The post Cryptomining Attacks Remain One of the Nastiest Malware Threats of 2019 appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-10-29 17:37 | |
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4 Reasons Why Bitcoin is So Popular in South Africa
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, continue to thrive in South Africa even as such interest comes with a multitude of scams and fraudulent investment schemes. The country even ranks second in the world for bitcoin searches according to Google Trends. дальше »
2019-10-21 13:00 | |
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Charlie Lee, Winklevoss Twin Ring the Alarm Over Instagram Impersonation Schemes
For years, scammers impersonating renowned figures in the crypto spheres have been using Twitter for their scamming tricks but have now begun using Instagram as well. Charlie Lee, Litecoin founder, revealed that he has been dealing with an impersonator scamming innocent people of their crypto's on Instagram. In a tweet, Lee, expressed his frustrations with […] дальше »
2019-10-17 00:06 | |
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Dow Cringes After Trump Admin Cranks Up China Pressure
The Dow careened toward a substantial pullback on Tuesday after the Trump administration stunned Wall Street by escalating tensions with Beijing just days before Vice Premier Liu He will lead a delegation to Washington to resume trade negotiations. дальше »
2019-10-8 16:38 | |
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New lawsuit accuses Bitfinex, Tether of participating in part-fraud, part money laundering schemes
On 7 October, Roche Freedman, the New York-based high-stakes legal firm, dragged Tether and Bitfinex to court, alleging them to be participants in market manipulation. A class-action lawsuit was filed by Roche Freedman LLP against Tether and Bitfinex for manipulating cryptocurrency markets. дальше »
2019-10-7 16:18 | |
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First-Ever Mention of ‘Sh*tcoin’ — A Historic Discussion from 2010
Scams and Ponzi schemes have existed in the cryptocurrency space since its inception. The likely first-ever use of the word ‘shitcoin’ was posted on BitcoinTalk all the way back in 2010 The word ‘shitcoin’ has been floating around in the cryptocurrency sphere for many years now, but most don’t know exactly where it originated from. дальше »
2019-10-7 19:20 | |
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Why Blockchain Startups Are Badly Lacking In Business Basics
From Bitcoin’s emergence on the deep web in 2008, to the ICO funding craze of 2017, the blockchain/crypto industry has experienced its fair share of ups and downs over the past ten years. Despite a dramatic influx of money and big ideas, the industry has also fallen prey to scams, pump-and-dump schemes, and spectacular price […] The post Why Blockchain Startups Are Badly Lacking In Business Basics appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-10-3 17:38 | |
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BitMax Accused of Arranging Pump and Dumps
Crypto exchange BitMax has been accused of being involved in pump and dump schemes to benefit from IEO projects. Lunar Digital Assets CEO Bashes BitMax On Tuesday, Han Yoon, founder and CEO of crypto data analyst Lunar Digital Assets (LDA), accused the BitMax team of indirectly defrauding several IEO projects through pump and dump schemes. дальше »
2019-10-3 21:49 | |
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Understanding PLONK
Special thanks to Justin Drake, Karl Floersch, Hsiao-wei Wang, Barry Whitehat, Dankrad Feist, Kobi Gurkan and Zac Williamson for review Very recently, Ariel Gabizon, Zac Williamson and Oana Ciobotaru announced a new general-purpose zero-knowledge proof scheme called PLONK, standing for the unwieldy quasi-backronym “Permutations over Lagrange-bases for Oecumenical Noninteractive arguments of Knowledge”. дальше »
2019-9-24 04:03 | |
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Mastercard Teams Up With R3 To Develop Cross-Border Payment Solution Using Corda Blockchain Platform
Popular payments services provider Mastercard is teaming up with blockchain company R3 to create an international payments solutions, CoinDesk reports. In a press statement, the two companies will develop and pilot a fresh blockchain-based cross-border platform. дальше »
2019-9-12 21:19 | |
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