UK: Crypto Scams Increased Three-Fold, Net Losses Decreased

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According to a report from the Financial Times, the number of crypto and forex scams had increased three-fold in the past financial year, increasing from 530 to 1,834 in 2018-19. The net loss associated with the frauds summed to $34 million.

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UK Watchdog Reports $34 Million Lost in Crypto and Forex Scams Last Year

The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority reports $34 million lost to crypto and forex scams last year

2019-5-21 04:05	Investments
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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.

2019-5-17 19:00	#scams
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New Crypto Projects Eye Security Token Offerings More as ICOs Come Under Regulators’ Scrutiny

ICOs were all the rage in 2017 and early 2018. Since then, regulatory agencies have cracked down on them because of the many that were scams. With the regulators favoring security token offerings (STOs), startups are now beginning to adopt them as a means of raising funds for their projects. According to the Financial Times, […]

2019-5-9 03:13
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Australian Crypto Scams Reports Up by 200% in 2018

A new report published May 1 by Australia’s financial watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), reveals that… The post Australian Crypto Scams Reports Up by 200% in 2018 appeared first on Invest In Blockchain.

2019-5-2 15:14
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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.

2019-4-30 20:07	#scams
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Australian Crypto Scams Jump 190% in 2018, Still a Fraction of $500 Million Fiat Bust

By CCN. com: While 2018 was a tough year for cryptocurrency enthusiasts with the persistent bearish market conditions, it was a bumper period for scammers in Australia. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the use of cryptocurrencies in scams surged by 190 percent year-on-year.

2019-4-29 12:17	Australia
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MFSA Warns Investors against Crypto Scams, Issues Guide to Identify Them

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2019-4-27 23:00	#scams
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Malta’s Financial Regulator Issues Guides on Crypto Assets, Scams

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2019-4-26 23:37
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SEC, CFTC Issue Investment Warning on Crypto Scams

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2019-4-26 18:43	#scams
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How Two Cryptocurrency Analytics Leaders Are Helping Fight Crypto Scams

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Belgian watchdog adds 7 new scams to its cryptocurrency blacklist

The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) is continuing to warn citizens about the associated risks of dealing with cryptocurrencies after identifying seven new scam websites.

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Bitcoin Traders Beware: Group of Robbers Gruesomely Torture Netherlands-Based Crypto Trader

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2019-2-23 22:30	Crypto
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Texas State Securities Board’s Newest Report Leads to 16 Enforcement Orders Against Crypto Scams

The Texas State Securities Board is the watchdog for financial scams in the state, and they recently published an annual report that revealed cryptocurrency to be one of their main priorities this year.

2019-2-8 04:29	News
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UK's Financial Conduct Authority Reports Crypto Fraudsters Are Moving To Social Media

Of the 5,884 investment scams reported to the FCA in 2018, 4,996 of them involved bond scams, forex, or cryptocurrencies.

2019-2-8 00:50	Technology
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New Action Fraud Data Prompts FCA in the UK to Warn Investors About Crypto Scams

One of the less pleasant parts of cryptocurrency is the rampant scams that are common in the industry. This is true of any emerging industry but The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the UK has issued a warning to investors against dialing for crypto-related scams.

2019-2-7 01:29	News
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UK Financial Watchdog: $255 Mln Lost in Crypto-Related, Other Investment Scams in 2018

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has reported that common investment scams’ losses, including those crypto-related, amounted to over $255 million in 2018

2019-2-7 14:59	United Kingdom
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Italian Securities Watchdog Adds Togacoin to Its Crypto Scam Blacklist Citing Their ‘Revenue Calculator’

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2019-1-28 19:56	News
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European Banking Authority Says Crypto Asset Activity Is Still Too Small to Affect Financial Stability

Cryptocurrency regulation is still a confusing issue at the moment. While some countries encourage crypto-related activities by enacting industry-friendly regulations, there are others that are a bit too stringent in their approach due to fears that unforeseen crypto industry problems – such as ICO scams or major market crashes – might spill over to the […] European Banking Authority Says Crypto Asset Activity Is Still Too Small to Affect Financial Stability was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Blockchain News | Bitcoin News | blokt.com.

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European Banking Authority Says Crypto Asset Activity Is Still to Small to Affect Financial Stability

Cryptocurrency regulation is still a confusing issue at the moment. While some countries encourage crypto-related activities by enacting industry-friendly regulations, there are others that are a bit too stringent in their approach due to fears that unforeseen crypto industry problems – such as ICO scams or major market crashes – might spill over to the […] European Banking Authority Says Crypto Asset Activity Is Still to Small to Affect Financial Stability was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Blockchain News | Bitcoin News | blokt.com.

2019-1-11 13:59
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China Financial Media Copyright Protection Alliance Employs Blockchain Copyright System

2018 has not been easy for supporters of cryptocurrency. Even those who have not suffered the tremendous losses that come with the big bear market of this year must be privy to some of the damaging news coming out of mass media regarding cryptocurrencies and the expanding crypto space. Scams are everywhere, regulators continue to […]

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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.

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Pump-and-dump schemes are some of the oldest and sketchiest scams used in the financial sector, and sadly, the cryptocurrency industry has seen its fair share. There is an ever-growing list of coins whose values are artificially inflated, only for early buyers to sell off at a pre-arranged peak price.

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Singapore Updates ICO Fundraising Requirements with Stricter Registration Procedures

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New Zealand Financial Authority Labels Crypto Gain, Russ Horn, and Zend Trade 3 Blockchain Scams

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Belgium’s FSMS Compiles List of 99 Crypto Scams, Gives Advice on Fraud Protection

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2018-10-29 00:05	Cryptocurrency News
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Thai Authorities Spread Caution to Investors About 9 Cryptocurrency Token Scams

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2018-10-24 19:38	Op-ed
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North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017

North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges.

2018-10-20 00:22	Privacy & security
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2018-10-15 18:00	SEC
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Man Who Discovered Bitcoin-Tether Connection Now Claims the VIX Volatility Tracker is Rigged

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2018-10-13 16:49	News
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Nouriel Roubini Takes a Harsh Stance Against Cryptos and Blockchain at US Senate Hearing

Nouriel Roubini, the economist who predicted the 2008 financial crisis, has recently stated that cryptocurrencies are the “mother of all scams", while blockchain is "the most over-hyped technology ever".

2018-10-12 12:37
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Abu Dhabi Regulator: Institutional Investors Will Bring Stability to Crypto

The head of Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), Richard Teng, told attendees of Fintech Abu Dhabi that greater regulatory measures are needed in order to reduce the amount of fraud and scams that exist in the crypto markets.

2018-9-20 09:00	ICO
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A New Precedent: FINRA Charges Crypto Broker With Securities Fraud

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2018-9-12 21:15	Regulation
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Belgian Government Issues Cryptocurrency Fraud Warning

Belgium's top financial regulator has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency scams.

2018-9-6 07:05
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People’s Bank of China Warns Public About Illegal Fundraising and Crypto Scams

As part of a nationwide clampdown against cryptocurrencies, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has published a statement urging the public to be sceptical of claims from companies using the term blockchain to promote themselves.

2018-8-25 22:30	PBoC
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FCA Warns U.K. Investors of Elaborate Cryptocurrency Scams Involving Prestigious London Addresses

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2018-8-18 01:34	Cryptocurrency News
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Florida Wants Own Crypto Chief As Usage of Digital Currencies Increases

Despite the current market slump, the cryptocurrency industry continues to expand in Florida rapidly. With the increasing popularity of digital currencies, risks in the form of ICO scams and other crypto-related frauds have also increased.

2018-7-7 20:39	Cryptocurrency
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Jordan Belfort, best known as “Wolf of Wall Street” quote on bitcoin: ‘Unless you want to lose your shirt, you should sell all now’

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2018-7-3 22:23	youtube
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Op Ed: Venmo Offers the Ultimate Cryptocurrency Experience

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2018-6-11 16:51	Adoption & community

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