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Crypto exchange Cobinhood files for bankruptcy in alleged exit scam
Cobinhood, a well-known Taiwanese cryptocurrency exchange, allegedly pulled an exit scam after filing for bankruptcy. The exchange’s associated company DEXON Foundation, and its DXN token, raised $3. дальше »
2019-5-22 07:25
Dutch Man Arrested for $111 Million Fake Mining Scheme
On March 21, 2019, Dutch news outlet NL Times reported that “Berry van M. ,” a 33-year-old Dutch businessman and the operator of now-defunct trading platform Koinz Trading, has been arrested on charges of deceiving investors with a bogus bitcoin mining scheme. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:56
Scam Alert: Bitconnect ‘2.0’ Claims Binance Listing for July Launch
The return of notorious cryptocurrency ponzi scheme Bitconnect is closer than ever, its mysterious organizers claim after revealing a July launch date. Bitconnect: Unapologetically Fraudulent A fresh tweet from the Twitter account of the so-called ‘Bitconnect 2. дальше »
2019-5-20 12:00
Smell Something Fishy? The CFTC Will Pay You to Report Crypto Scams
Nestled in the exhibition room at this year’s Consensus conference, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had a message for conference goers as they weaved in and out of booths representing various projects and startups in the space: “Be on the lookout for virtual currency fraud” and if you see it, let us know. дальше »
2019-5-17 19:00
A Group of Major Crypto Traders Reportedly Considers Scammer Blacklist
Several major cryptocurrency traders have reportedly begun discussing plans to enact an industry-wide blacklist of suspicious actors, to stem the tide of scams, theft and fraud in the crypto space. дальше »
2019-5-10 15:52
New Zealand Churches Deny Affiliation With Crypto Ponzi Scheme OneCoin
A New Zealand church accused of colluding with a crypto Ponzi scheme to defraud the congregation has denied participating in illegal activity
дальше »2019-5-3 23:56
Australia reports a loss of over AUD 6.1 million in cryptocurrency scams for 2018
Scams have always been one of the prominent issues crippling the cryptocurrency space, with several regulatory bodies around the world issuing statements on how to identify these scams. Now, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission [ACCC] has released a report detailing scams affecting the Australian community, a report that also includes cryptocurrency scams. дальше »
2019-4-30 04:00
Report: Australians Lost Over $4 Million to Crypto Scams in 2018
The latest edition of “Targeting scams,” an annual report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed that the country saw a 190 percent increase in cryptocurrency scams, with a total of $6. дальше »
2019-4-30 20:07
MFSA Warns Investors against Crypto Scams, Issues Guide to Identify Them
Following the numerous warnings previously issued in 2019, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released an easy-to-read guide addressing the risks associated with cryptocurrency investments and warning the public against crypto-asset scams, media house Times of Malta reported on April 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-27 23:00
SEC, CFTC Issue Investment Warning on Crypto Scams
Sensing a rise in crypto-related scams and fraudulent investment schemes, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint warning to investors, encouraging them to take a more thorough approach to verifying potential investments in the space. дальше »
2019-4-26 18:43
13-Count Indictment Filed Against Two Men for Allegedly Fraudulent BTC Investment Scheme
A 13-count indictment was filed in the U.S. charging two men with the theft of 10.88 bitcoin (worth ~$59,000) as part of an allegedly fraudulent scheme involving over 50 bitcoin
дальше »2019-4-25 13:07
Kraken is Delisting BSV Too. Joins an “AntiBSV” Trend Started by Binance and Followed by Shapeshift, BitTrue and Blockchain.com
A few hours ago, Kraken Exchange announced its decision to delist the BSV token of its platform, joining a movement promoted in the ecosystem to stop the toxic actions that Craig Wright and Calvin Ayre, main. дальше »
2019-4-17 07:35
Craig Wright Threatens Libel Suit In Letter to Bitcoiner, Demands Apology
Craig S. Wright has officially taken the first steps in a legal action against a member of the Bitcoin community, according to a letter shared with Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-4-12 21:55
5 Crypto Phishing Scams to Be Aware Of
Crypto phishing scams are becoming one of the most profitable methods for cybercriminals to steal your cryptocurrency. Phishing for Crypto Cybercrime exists because it’s profitable. You might think the efforts of malicious actors are petty or trivial when you delete obvious scam emails from your inbox, but every so often, one of them works — and it makes money for the bad guys. дальше »
2019-4-6 14:00
Meet the 21-Year-Old Entrepreneur Trying to Sell His Failed ICO on Ebay
Meet the 21 year-old entrepreneur who is trying to sell his failed ICO project on eBay for $60,000. He says that bad actors failed the scene
дальше »2019-4-1 14:49
Crypto Exchange HitBTC Appeals to Cryptography in Dispute With Altcoin BTCP
HitBTC accuses the Bitcoin Private team of creating custodial risk and ecosystem instability in ongoing controversy
дальше »2019-3-30 21:20
India: Police Arrest Four More Suspects in Alleged $14 Million Crypto Scam
A cryptocurrency scam that amassed nearly $17 million has led to the arrest of four more suspects by law enforcement in Mumbai
дальше »2019-3-24 16:07
Augur Developer’s Dilemma in Fixing Vulnerability in Bettors Prediction Market
Augur CEO Joey Krug admitted the platform’s betting system had a vulnerability that has been exploited by scammers. Bet on Impossible Outcomes In a series of Tweets, Krug admitted that a malicious actor has taken advantage of a vulnerability in the best-known prediction market by taking advantage of deliberate ambiguities in phrasing in certain marketsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-22 02:00
‘Endothermic Miners’ Scam From OnMiners Uses Fake Team, Office Photos
An self-styled cryptocurrency mining company from Luxembourg has fielded multiple scam accusations after it emerged its executives do not exist. Critics Say OnMiners Claims Too Good to Be True OnMiners, which purports to produce three mining rigs with vastly superior hash power to market competitors, used stock photos and likely fake names for its leadership on its website. дальше »
2019-3-20 14:00
Scam Emails and Clipboard Hijackers Proliferate to Pilfer Bitcoin
Receiving Bitcoin investment related emails could cause a Windows clipboard hijacker to be installed on your computer, researchers warn. The new malware spam campaign that aims to steal bitcoins from its victims is currently underway; it’s still unknown how many devices are affected. дальше »
2019-3-16 00:35
EOS Block Producer Calls Reports of $3 Trillion EOS Transaction FUD After Payment Fails
Worries over the creation of a $3 trillion EOS transaction are unfounded, says an EOS block producer
дальше »2019-3-12 17:10
Worse than BitConnect? Leader of Billion Dollar Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scam “OneCoin” Arrested
The leader of a prolific cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, OneCoin, was arrested and charged on Mar. 6th. OneCoin Ltd. claims to have 3 million members—or victims—worldwide and has generated over €3. дальше »
2019-3-11 08:15
Swiss Crypto Bank Warns Customers About Company Masquerading as Partner
Switzerland-based online crypto bank Dukascopy has warned customers about a “clone” firm misrepresenting itself as a bank affiliate
дальше »2019-3-1 23:27
Hong Kong Entrepreneur Who ‘Made It Rain’ from High-Rise Arrested for Crypto Mining Fraud
An alleged Bitcoin millionaire, who was reportedly involved in “making it rain cash” on the streets of Hong Kong, is now reportedly accused of mining-related fraud
дальше »2019-3-1 23:05
Citing Executive Embezzlement, Korean Crypto Exchange Declares Bankruptcy
Coinbin, a South Korean crypto exchange, declared bankruptcy on February 22, 2019, citing foul play from inside the company. Business Korea reported on Coinbin’s recent failure, claiming that the company had lost $26 million as a result of theft and the subsequent bankruptcy declaration. дальше »
2019-2-27 23:13
FBI Looking for BitConnect Victims to Aid with Investigation
The US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is looking for victims who invested in the cryptocurrency BitConnect (BCC) to aid with the ongoing investigation of the alleged Ponzi scheme, the agency announced Feb. дальше »
2019-2-25 02:05
Purported Crypto Cloud Mining Ponzi Reported to Thai Police, 140 Victims Allegedly Scammed Out of $1.3 Million
Thirty people in Bangkok filed complaints with Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Division after they were allegedly scammed by cryptocurrency cloud mining company CryptoMining. Farm, the Bangkok Post reported. дальше »
2019-2-20 06:50
Crypto Crime Trends Evolving as Users Wise Up: Exchange Hacks, Darknet and Money Laundering
Exchange hacks, darknet activities and money laundering emerge as major trends in crypto crime in 2018
дальше »2019-2-18 17:23
India: Police Arrest Suspects in Alleged $14 Million Crypto Scam
An estimated 1 billion rupees (over $14 million) were reportedly stolen in a recent cryptocurrency scam in India
дальше »2019-2-18 21:59
Preliminary Injunction Against Blockvest for Fraudulent Securities Offering and Illegal Use of SEC Seal
The SEC filed a complaint against Blockvest and its founder for allegedly making unregistered securities offerings and using the SEC seal without permission. On Feb. 14th, the US District Court of California entered in a preliminary injunction against the firm. дальше »
2019-2-17 01:56
Data Shows Ethereum is the ‘Cryptocurrency of Choice for Scams’
Since the very early days, back when people learned how to create new cryptocurrencies or quickly build infrastructure models like digital asset trading platforms, many scams started to spawn frequently. дальше »
2019-2-6 23:08
Malta’s Financial Watchdog Warns Global Investors Against ‘Bitcoin Revolution’ Scam
Malta Financial Services Authority has warned global investors against a scam scheme known as Bitcoin Revolution
дальше »2019-1-26 20:56
Haven Protocol Devs Reassure Community After ‘Exit Scam’ Concerns
Haven Protocol community members have raised the alarm over lack of transparency from core developers
дальше »2019-1-23 00:28
Malware Study Claims Criminals Mined 4.4 Percent of Monero, Less Than Previously Thought
Previous estimates had put the Monero supply from mining malware at around 5 percent, but authors of the latest study claim their calculations point to a lower figure
дальше »2019-1-10 14:41
144 ICOs Launched During 2017 Failed Last Year
Coinopsy, a website that maintains an active catalog of “dead” cryptocurrencies, currently estimates that 264 altcoins failed to survive the 2018 bear market. Of the projects that did not survive to see 2019, more than half were launched in 2017 through an initial coin offering (ICO). дальше »
2019-1-3 12:00
First Major Christmas 2018 Crypto Scam Targets Basic Attention Token
As the Christmas holidays are almost upon us, there will be notable increase in the number of financial scams and phishing attempts. The cryptocurrency industry will be no different in this regard, as there are quite a few new campaigns making the rounds right now. дальше »
2018-12-18 22:02
CEO of Coinflux Exchange Accused of Fraud and Money Laundering
Vlad Nistor, CEO of Coinflux, was arrested by local authorities in his native Romania after the United States launched a formal investigation charging him with several crimes against American citizens. дальше »
2018-12-17 16:23
Edmonton Police Report an Increase in Cryptocurrency Scams
Although the cryptocurrency market has been in a bearish condition since the beginning of the year and the trend has worsened in that last month, the crime rate involving cryptocurrencies has shown a steady increase. дальше »
2018-12-13 00:30
Cubits is Bankrupt and Withholding User Funds As OneCoin Ties Exposed
Anger continues to engulf cryptocurrency trading platform Cubits after executives suddenly announced the company was bankrupt, blocking all user funds. Cubits Owner: Funds Recovery ‘Unsuccessful’ In a press release dated December 11, Dooga Ltd. дальше »
2018-12-12 15:00
Bitcoin Drops Further as Much-Awaited Bitcoin ETF Is Pushed Down the Road: BTCManager’s Week in Review Dec 10
The price of bitcoin dropped by over 15 percent versus last week’s close after it became clear that the crypto markets will have to wait longer for a potential Bitcoin ETF to be approved in the U. S. дальше »
2018-12-10 20:00
Initial Coin Offering Case Ends In Guilty Plea As Man Admits to Lying
A fraud prosecution case in the United States (U. S. ), involving initial coin offerings (ICO) recently ended in a guilty plea. According to a Bloomberg article published on November 15, 2018, the guilty man, Maksin Zaslavskiy, admitted to the U. дальше »
2018-11-19 14:00
Power Mining Pool | What a Crypto Mining Scam Looks Like
Power Mining Pool had some clear early warning signs of a potential cloud mining Ponzi scams. Find out what you should look for in this case study. The post Power Mining Pool | What a Crypto Mining Scam Looks Like appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-11-14 00:36
Cryptojacking, Hacks, and Scams: N.Korea Is Ramping up Cyber Attacks
The North Korean government may be behind several of the cryptocurrency market's largest hacks. Read about their involvement here. The post Cryptojacking, Hacks, and Scams: N.Korea Is Ramping up Cyber Attacks appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-11-6 22:29
Binance Freezes Funds on Multiple Accounts with Dubious Crypto Exchange
Binance has frozen multiple accounts associated with the cryptocurrency exchange Wex, citing money laundering concerns. The CEO of Binance went on Twitter recently to announce the freezing of multiple accounts owned by Wex, claiming that Binance will cooperate with law enforcement in any way possible should a criminal investigation result from alleged money laundering. дальше »
2018-11-1 01:47
Bitcoin, Scams, and Everything in between: In Conversation with Peter Todd
Peter Todd has been one of the most vocal developers in the Bitcoin space and for good reason. The 33-year-old Canadian software engineer has been fiddling with the pioneer cryptocurrency for some time now, and when perusing his blog, much of this work has also shaped much of the crypto narrative. дальше »
2018-10-27 18:30
Australian Woman Arrested Over Theft of AU$450,000 Worth of XRP
A 23-year-old Australian woman has been arrested over the alleged theft of AU$450,000 worth of XRP tokens following a 10-month investigation. More than 100,000 units of the token were stolen from an electronic account belonging to a 56-year-old man. дальше »
2018-10-25 21:00
Call of Duty Players Suspected of Swiping More Than $3 Million in Crypto
A group of Call of Duty players are suspected by authorities of masterminding a scheme to steal more than $3 million in cryptocurrency. The group allegedly hacked into cryptocurrency wallets after gaining access to a victim’s cell phone. дальше »
2018-10-23 07:00
Is Litecoin Cloud Mining a Worthwhile Option in 2018?
Litecoin cloud mining may still seem like an attractive proposition for crypto enthusiasts in a bear market. Is it worth it? Our verdict is in. The post Is Litecoin Cloud Mining a Worthwhile Option in 2018? appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-8 20:47
Vitalik’s Impostor Instagram Account Collects 37 Ether in Apparent ‘Giveaway’ Scam
An apparently bogus Vitalik Buterin Instagram account with more than 24,000 followers has captured 37 Ether and counting in what appears to be a textbook example of one of the Ethereum co-founder’s bemoaned “giveaway” scams. дальше »