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Dogechain developer wallet caught dumping 1 million tokens a minute
Self-described “on-chain sleuth” @ZachXBT tweeted that a wallet linked to a Dogechain developer had started dumping DC tokens. The post Dogechain developer wallet caught dumping 1 million tokens a minute appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-25 20:34
SudoRare developers reap $815,000 from rug pulling project
Adding to the growing list of exploits, SudoRare developers have shut down operations after withdrawing $815,000 (519 ETH) from the AMM protocol. The post SudoRare developers reap $815,000 from rug pulling project appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-24 19:04
Metaverse is a key factor in long-term NFT success, says new research
The report states that global NFT transactions are projected to hit 40 million in the next five years.
дальше »2022-8-23 16:19
CommerceBlock CEO slams US Treasury Department’s crackdown on Tornado Cash, says it ‘makes little sense’
The United States Department of Treasury made Ethereum-based mixer Torando Cash (TORN)the first smart contract to get sanctioned by the United States government by banning it on August 8 to prevent North Korean criminals from laundering money. дальше »
2022-8-8 20:36
Chainalysis reports $2B lost in cross-chain bridge hacks
Research conducted by blockchain data platform Chainalysis estimated that $2 billion was lost from cross-chain bridge hacks so far in 2022. The post Chainalysis reports $2B lost in cross-chain bridge hacks appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-3 19:00
U.S. Senator seeks safeguards disclosures from Apple, Google amid rise in fake crypto apps
United States Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) sent letters to Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet on July 28, asking for information about what the companies are doing to protect users from fraudulent cryptocurrency apps. дальше »
2022-7-29 01:00
Okcoin warn of ‘elder fraud’ following recovery of $1M in stolen crypto
In a recent blog post, San Francisco-based crypto exchange Okcoin warned about “elder fraud,” adding that the elderly are the highest risk group affected by online scams. The post Okcoin warn of ‘elder fraud’ following recovery of $1M in stolen crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-7-27 13:00
Cryptojacking in finance soared 269% in H1 2022
Cryptojacking in the finance sector went up by 269% in the first half of this year, cybersecurity firm SonicWall reported. The post Cryptojacking in finance soared 269% in H1 2022 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-7-26 22:00
Titanium Blockchain CEO pleads guilty in $21M fraudulent ICO case
Titanium Blockchain founder and CEO Michael Alan Stollery pleaded guilty to conducting a fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) touted to be worth $21 million. The post Titanium Blockchain CEO pleads guilty in $21M fraudulent ICO case appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-7-26 16:40
Australian regulator trials auto take-down of crypto scam sites
The ACCC is using a countermeasures service from the U.K.-based Netcraft, which has been providing a similar service to the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre. дальше »
2022-7-22 09:04
Mixer usage sees all-time high thanks to nation-affiliated cybercriminals
Crypto mixer usage reached an all-time high in 2022 with a significant contribution from sanctioned entities and cybercriminals with known state affiliations, according to Chainalysis‘ recent report. дальше »
2022-7-17 19:40
BNB Chain launches DApp platform with 'Red Alarm' to warn users about scams
DappBay's Red Alarm is a contract risk scanning tool that helps users identify high-risk projects to avoid rug pulls and frauds. дальше »
2022-7-15 16:27
Red Flags: Top 5 to Look Out For Before Investing in Crypto Projects
Red flags: Here are the top five that investors need to know before putting money into crypto projects, says Vadym Synegin of WeWay. The post Red Flags: Top 5 to Look Out For Before Investing in Crypto Projects appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-7-14 03:56
Hackers steal over $4.7M from Uniswap V3 via phishing attack
Hackers stole over 4295 Ethereum (ETH), worth more than $4. 7 million, from decentralized exchange Uniswap via a phishing attack on July 11, between around 14:00 UTC and 23:00 UTC. The post Hackers steal over $4. дальше »
2022-7-12 11:10
FBI Adds OneCoin Founder Ruja Ignatova ‘Crypto Queen’ to Its Top 10 Most Wanted List
OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova, also known as “Cryptoqueen,” was added to the list of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives for her role in allegedly defrauding investors of more than $4 billion. дальше »
2022-7-1 23:00
How to Protect Yourself and Community From Common Crypto Scams
The crypto industry is a perfect way to boost finances and build an outstanding investment portfolio but is also a pool full of scammers. The FTC report shows how business imposters are capitalizing on the crypto craze. дальше »
2022-6-29 04:53
Coinbase introduces KYC rules for its Netherland users to comply with local legislation
Coinbase announced its Netherlands users would have to comply with KYC rules when making transfers to wallets off Coinbase. The post Coinbase introduces KYC rules for its Netherland users to comply with local legislation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-6-24 09:00
Indian crypto investors have lost $128 million due to fake exchanges and wallets
Crypto investors in India have lost over $128 million (nearly Rs 1,000 crore) due to a sophisticated phishing scam that includes fake cryptocurrency exchanges. This scheme was uncovered by cybersecurity firm CloudSEK who said the operation involved malicious domains and Android applications. дальше »
2022-6-24 02:45
Dogecoin gaining popularity for illegal activities, Elliptic report says
Popular meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE) has increasingly become connected to several illicit activities such as terrorism financing, Ponzi schemes, and child sex abuse, according to a new report by Elliptic. дальше »
2022-6-24 23:00
Chainalysis unveils a 24/7 hotline for victims of cryptocurrency crimes
The macroeconomic-fueled crypto market downturn has taken the central stage attention since Q1 2022. The post Chainalysis unveils a 24/7 hotline for victims of cryptocurrency crimes appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-6-23 08:40
CipherTrace report shows a decline in illicit activity in the crypto ecosystem
Amid the extreme market conditions, a June 13 report by CipherTrace details positive developments in the crypto ecosystem, suggesting a decline in crypto-related crimes. The post CipherTrace report shows a decline in illicit activity in the crypto ecosystem appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-6-15 09:15
Richard Branson ramps up efforts to end crypto scams using his name
Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group, is looking to stop the use of his name in fraudulent crypto schemes, the British billionaire disclosed in an interview. The post Richard Branson ramps up efforts to end crypto scams using his name appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-6-14 21:00
Newspaper Twitter account hacked to promote Goblintown phishing scam
A Twitter hacker has compromised the account of EL Universal, a Latin American newspaper, to promote a fraudulent goblintown. wtf giveaway, an Ethereum-based non-fungible token (NFT) project, on-chain analyst @NFTherder unveiled. дальше »
2022-6-10 03:00
CertiK shares security tips following third BAYC security compromise in six months
According to CertiK, investors should be highly skeptical of free NFT giveaways, as well as small peculiarities in sites they interact with. дальше »
2022-6-7 20:15
Australian consumer group calls for urgent regulation of crypto
Australian consumer advocacy group Choice urges the new Labor government to prioritize cryptocurrency regulation, the Australian Associated Press reported. The post Australian consumer group calls for urgent regulation of crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-31 07:55
Hacker tastes own medicine as community gets back stolen NFTs
The dev partner of the Solana-based NFT game raised the royalty to 98% from the usual 5%, resulting in the scammer listing the 25 stolen NFTs for sale, which were then bought back and returned. дальше »
2022-5-28 13:29
Metaverse-related phishing attacks become the newest form of high-tech fraud
Cybercriminals have changed tactics and are now targeting metaverse investors with phishing attacks. The post Metaverse-related phishing attacks become the newest form of high-tech fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-27 13:00
World of Solana hacker gets scammed in community sting
The World of Solana (WoS) Twitter account reported details of a community sting operation resulting in a hacker getting scammed. The post World of Solana hacker gets scammed in community sting appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-27 09:20
$1.5 Million worth of Moonbirds NFTs are stolen by hackers in a phishing attack
29 Moonbirds worth roughly 750 Ethereum (ETH) ($1.5 million) were stolen from their owner, DigitalOrnithologist, during a phishing attack on Tuesday. The post $1.5 Million worth of Moonbirds NFTs are stolen by hackers in a phishing attack appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-27 06:30
‘Yikes!’ Elon Musk warns users against latest deepfake crypto scam
Deepfakes abound! Crypto scammers produce a deepfake video of Elon Musk's TED talk to prey on unwitting social media users.
дальше »2022-5-27 12:17
$44M Ponzi scheme charged with stealing $18M in funds
Two individuals and a company have been charged with operating an illegal community pool and fraudulently soliciting $44 million via an “income fund investing in digital assets. ” The defendants are Sam Ikkurty, Ravishankar Avadhanam, and Jafia LLC, with a status hearing scheduled for May 25, 2022. дальше »
2022-5-22 02:00
Terra founder Do Kwon shares plan to save the UST stablecoin peg
Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has shared a rescue plan for the de-pegged stablecoin UST.
дальше »2022-5-12 14:16
Safemoon is down 96.5% down from all-time high after Coffeezilla’s recent fraud allegations
The price of Safemoon dropped over 45% in value within 24 hours and is now down over 96% from its all-time high. The post Safemoon is down 96.5% down from all-time high after Coffeezilla’s recent fraud allegations appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-2 20:00
At least 54 apes were stolen in BAYC Instagram hack
Hackers got control of BAYC’s Instagram account on April 25 and reportedly stole 24 Bored Apes and 30 Mutant Apes, valued at around $13.7 million. The post At least 54 apes were stolen in BAYC Instagram hack appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-4-26 22:00
Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs stolen in Instagram phishing attack
The phishing attack coincided with the one-year anniversary of BAYC’s launch, leading many users to believe that the link was authentic. дальше »
2022-4-26 19:55
Former SafeMoon CTO ‘Papa’ responds to fraud allegations
YouTuber Coffeezilla, AKA Stephen Findeisen, has been exposing SafeMoon in a series of videos that allege fraudulent practices at the organization. The post Former SafeMoon CTO ‘Papa’ responds to fraud allegations appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-4-23 22:45
Fresh allegations emerge against SafeMoon leadership
SafeMoon is back in the spotlight following further allegations of double-dealing.
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дальше »2022-4-20 15:30
SafeMoon embroiled in further scandal as promoter accused of $12 million fraud
SafeMoon is caught up in further controversy as YouTuber Stephen Findeisen, AKA Coffeezilla makes pump and dump allegations against its former chief marketing officer. The post SafeMoon embroiled in further scandal as promoter accused of $12 million fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-4-15 00:30
Twitter Users Blame NFT Platform Manifold For $ASH Token Dump
Manifold has come under heat after a massive dump of $ASH token following a bungled NFT drop now, Manifold is claiming that not all the blame is theirs Ash II: Metamorphosis A collaboration between digital artist Pak and Manifold to release an NFT project by Pak had gone south after the NFT failed to drop. дальше »
2022-4-12 06:33
Was Netflix’s “Trust No One: The Hunt For The Crypto King” a propaganda play?
The saying, “there’s never a dull moment in crypto,” greatly embodies what went down at QuadrigaCX all those years ago. The post Was Netflix’s “Trust No One: The Hunt For The Crypto King” a propaganda play? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-4-8 09:30
Investors lose $20 million in NFT rug-pull
Since the beginning of the year, we’ve reported about NFT scams supported by celebrities, and unfortunately, another multi-million dollar rug pull recently occurred in the NFT space The depressing scourge of NFT scams Writing this piece, it dawned on me that this is the fourth NFT rug pull I’m reporting on this year, and as […] The post Investors lose $20 million in NFT rug-pull appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »
2022-4-3 10:27
Friendly fraud warning as resurgent travel businesses explore new crypto horizons
Few industries are as competitive as international travel.
The post Friendly fraud warning as resurgent travel businesses explore new crypto horizons appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2022-3-18 09:00
Bitcoin stealing malware: Bitter reminder for crypto users to stay vigilant
A Bitcoin user was tricked into sending 0.255 Bitcoin to the wrong address due to malware running on their computer.
дальше »2022-3-16 16:57
Jake Paul earned over $2 million by promoting pump and dump crypto schemes
Celebrities shilling crypto assets aren’t uncommon in the industry, but a new video shows that Jake Paul is operating on a different level. The video released by Coffeezilla on YouTube revealed that YouTuber and professional boxer Jake Paul had earned millions promoting worthless tokens to his fans. дальше »
2022-3-8 19:15
UK’s FCA investigated 300 crypto firms in 2021
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it would double down on its efforts to prevent investors from coming to harm. The post UK’s FCA investigated 300 crypto firms in 2021 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-3-5 02:00
Finally, U.S. authorities indict founder of $2 billion BitConnect fraud
Three years after the official closure of BitConnect, an infamous crypto exchange platform, the United States authorities are still in the business of bringing the brains behind it to book for allegations leveled against them. дальше »
2022-2-26 15:15
UK police recover $5.4 million lost in crypto scam
The United Kingdom’s Greater Manchester Police said it has successfully returned $5. 4 million to people who fell victim to an international cryptocurrency scam totaling more than $20 million. дальше »
2022-2-23 13:00
Watch out SundaeSwap scammers are stealing ADA with fake DripDropz websites
Drip Dropz has issued a warning to the Cardano community over fake websites pretending to be the official site. The post Watch out SundaeSwap scammers are stealing ADA with fake DripDropz websites appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-2-17 19:00
How this crypto founder escaped a “social engineering” hack
A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) founder on Twitter, Thomasg.eth, has revealed how he almost lost all his ETH to a social engineering scam. The post How this crypto founder escaped a “social engineering” hack appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-2-16 02:00
Is it safe to contact white hat hackers to restore your lost Bitcoin?
A BBC article reports that white hat hackers helped a Bitcoin early adopter access her locked wallet. The post Is it safe to contact white hat hackers to restore your lost Bitcoin? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »