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Singapore, USA dominate IEO Launchpad market, research reveals
Considering the current crypto-market, one thing is for sure, only companies that hold their ground during scams and hacks survive the crypto-space in the long-run. A recent example of such a recovery was Binance. дальше »
2019-6-4 20:30 | |
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Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: ‘It’s a Ponzi Scheme’
The accusation that bitcoin is nothing more than a Ponzi scheme is perhaps the oldest, longest-standing criticism of the digital bearer asset. The basic idea is that there is nothing of value here and the entire purpose of bitcoin’s existence is to enrich Satoshi Nakamoto and the speculators who bought in for a few pennies or dollars in the early days by tricking others into buying in at a higher price. дальше »
2019-6-4 19:03 | |
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Cobinhood Founder Dismisses Exit Scams Allegations
On May 29, 2019, Popo Chen, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange Cobinhood cleared the air surrounding the trading platform in stating that reports of the exchange filing for bankruptcy or pulling an exit scam were false. дальше »
2019-6-1 17:00 | |
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Scams in the Cryptocurrency Industry: How is it affecting Bitcoin Price?
Cryptocurrencies are complicated, very confusing to new users and lightly regulated — all of which makes them an ideal target for scammers. Amit Lakhanpal is one of four men who has been accused of stealing $71. дальше »
2019-6-1 00:01 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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Australian Government Publishes Update on Cryptocurrency and ICO Rules
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2019-6-1 19:04 | |
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Cryptocurrency Ponzi schemes amassed billions in siphoned funds, equal to several major coins’ market caps, finds report
From exchange hacks to propped-up ICOs to shady investor plots, Ponzi schemes in cryptocurrency markets have been layered to swindle billions of dollars from gullible investors, and in some cases, have succeeded. дальше »
2019-5-31 22:30 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] looks really good when you align it next to gold, says Ikigai CIO Travis Kling
The digital asset world has been rocked by several scams and negative news over its lifetime. However, the current bullish scenario seems to have provided a reprieve from it. This was a topic discussed in the latest WhatBitcoinDidPodcast hosted by Peter McCormack, where he spoke to Travis Kling, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ikigai […] The post Bitcoin [BTC] looks really good when you align it next to gold, says Ikigai CIO Travis Kling appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-5-29 01:30 | |
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Watch Out: Crypto scams are on the rise
A new report from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) looks at the growing number of crypto-related scams. The FCA warns members of the public to stay vigilant as the number of fraud-related activities is increasing and scammers are becoming more sophisticated. дальше »
2019-5-28 02:00 | |
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The Big Book of Crypto Scams: Giveaways
Scammers are going to various lengths to get ahold of other peoples’ crypto, from impersonating Elon Musk to hacking official accounts. Anyone who has been in the crypto industry for a while, whether as a service provider, consumer, or enthusiast is likely aware of the variety of scams that exist within the space. дальше »
2019-5-27 01:00 | |
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Binance Academy Spotlights The Ever Expanding World Of Bitcoin Scams On Mobile Devices
The Ever Expanding World Of Cryptocurrency Scams On Mobile Devices The cryptocurrency space is thriving again after experiencing one of the longest crypto winters in 2018. The price charts, trading volume, as well as the sentiment in the community, is mimicking similar trends as that of 2017 when Bitcoin touched its all-time-high price of around […] дальше »
2019-5-25 19:53 | |
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Majority of Investors Not Ready to Buy Pre-Launch Protocol Tokens, Despite Big OTC Discounts
Secondary OTC market is making tokens available for pre-sale at a lowered cost. Investors are apprehensive about investing, due to all of the scams that have advertised similar sales. The cryptocurrency industry can get expensive after a while and getting free or “discounted” tokens would be a great deal. дальше »
2019-5-24 19:44 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Higher BTC price brings more BTC scams?
As the cryptoverse regains its lost shine with the recent bull run and welcomes a new breed of enthusiasts, the bad players in the market have amped up their efforts into conning the naive crowd. One of the upcoming scams in this light is the “digital wallets,” that are being identified and blocked on a […] The post Bitcoin [BTC]: Higher BTC price brings more BTC scams? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-5-24 05:30 | |
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This Painfully Boring CNBC Crypto Debate Is Bullish as Hell for Bitcoin
By CCN: If you’re looking for reasons behind bitcoin’s recent price surge, this video tells the whole story. Because it’s so completely dull. Has bitcoin gone too far, too fast? Here's how two traders are thinking about bitcoin futures. дальше »
2019-5-22 17:13 | |
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Dutch Crypto Conman Scams Dozens in $2.2 Million Bitcoin Mining Fraud
By CCN: Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested a suspect who allegedly operated a bitcoin mining investment scam, according to Dutch daily De Gelrderlander. The fraudulent scheme which was reportedly started in 2017 earned the man named Berry van Mourik at least €2 million ($2. дальше »
2019-5-22 14:11 | |
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UK: Crypto Scams Increased Three-Fold, Net Losses Decreased
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. дальше »
2019-5-21 22:00 | |
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Bullish Brits lost $34M to cryptocurrency scams last year
British investors losturrency scams also tripled over the same period. While last year there were X cases reported, the FCA notes the number has gone up to 1,800 this year. The FCA’s announcement states that fraudsters often used social media to promote “get-rich-quick” schemes. дальше »
2019-5-21 12:11 | |
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Beware: Lyft’s Car Rental Program Is a Sucker’s Bet for Drivers
By CCN: One of the earliest scams in the rideshare world was providing cars to drivers who didn’t have one or couldn’t afford one. It was particularly insidious early on because Uber was touting salaries of $96,000 a year for its drivers (which turned out to be nonsense). дальше »
2019-5-21 05:10 | |
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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
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Goxtrade Falsifies Staff Page With Images Of Other People, Along With Fake Contact Information
Goxtrade Falsifies Staff Page With Images Of Other People, Along With Fake Contact Information Goxtrade does not have any legitimate contact information for their company’s firm. One of the listed staff members, Amber Baldet, spoke out on Twitter about the matter. дальше »
2019-5-18 20:59 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-5-17 19:00 | |
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Blockchain startups RepuX and JoyToken pull exit scam after raising $8M in ICOs
Even thought it’s 2019, initial coin offering (ICO) exit scams are still being uncovered. The latest to surface has seemingly conned over $8 million from would-be investors. It appears that blockchain startups RepuX and JoyToken have conned investors out of $4. дальше »
2019-5-16 18:36 | |
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ProPublica Study Discovers Most Hackers Get Paid Off in Bitcoin for Ransomware Demands (Up 89% in 2019)
ProPublica reveals 89% increase from Q4 2018 to Q1 2019 in average ransomware payouts. Many recovery companies choose to pay out the hackers, though others still attempt to decrypt the data without paying. дальше »
2019-5-16 05:29 | |
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QLC Chain to launch the blockchain based antifraud message tracker
CryptoNinjas To help enterprises and telcos prevent telemarketing scams, on May 17th, decentralized network as a service platform QLC Chain will launch its antifraud message tracker, and conduct a live demonstration of the platform. дальше »
2019-5-13 16:45 | |
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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 | |
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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, […] дальше »
2019-5-9 03:13 | |
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Jibrel Network Warns Wallet Holders of Social Media Phishing Scam Using Their Name
It is very common in the digital asset sphere to have cases of different types of scams regularly. The latest of such crypto scams that has got the attention of everyone in the cryptocurrency community is a social media attack on the Jibrel Wallet. дальше »
2019-5-9 00:08 | |
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The $4B Crypto Scam Most People Don’t Know About
Cryptocurrency scams run rampant in the relatively new and unregulated crypto industry, Bitconnect being the most famous with a… The post The $4B Crypto Scam Most People Don’t Know About appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-9 23:00 | |
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Binance Hacked for $40M, CEO Backpedals on Recoup Via Block Reorganization
Chinese crypto exchange Binance suffered a major hack on Tuesday, which the company’s CEO responded to by proposing a rollback of the Bitcoin blockchain to rectify — a suggestion that riled up the community. дальше »
2019-5-8 21:39 | |
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Bitrefill CCO John Carvalho ‘senses’ ulterior motive behind Roger Ver backing Bitcoin Cash
John Carvalho, the CCO of Bitrefill and an advocate of Bitcoin [BTC] has time and again asserted that all hard fork coins are scams. Echoing a similar sentiment at a recent talk session on ‘Letstalkbitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-5 16:00 | |
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Warren Buffett Takes a Moment to Insult Bitcoin at His Berkshire Hathaway’s Annual Meeting
There is not any doubt in the cryptocurrency industry, regarding the way that Warren Buffett feels about Bitcoin, or “rat poison squared,” as he calls it. After the recent annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett practically doubled down on his statements, saying that the cryptocurrency is “a gambling device,” bringing attention to the many scams […] дальше »
2019-5-5 06:54 | |
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Myanmar Central Bank Warns Against Cryptocurrency Trading
Myanmar’s apex bank is sounding a note of warning to citizens against the dangers of trading with cryptocurrency. Per the report from The Irrawaddy May 03, 2019, the country’s central bank frowns on the use of virtual currencies, as there have been reports of digital currency scams by inexperienced victims. дальше »
2019-5-5 01:00 | |
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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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NYPD Reports Over $2 Million in Bitcoin Stolen by Thieves via Phone Scams Posing as Authorities
Phone scams are on the rise according to officials at the New York Police Department. Thieves have stolen over $2 million posing as false social security officials. Requesting payments are made in BTC, prepaid gift cards and bank wire transfers, they have forced the police to issue warnings to unsuspecting targets. Using trust warranted by […] дальше »
2019-5-4 02:25 | |
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New York Police Warn Citizens of Cryptocurrency Phone Scams
In New York, Bitcoin scammers are impersonating Social Security Administrators. A report by The Next Web reveals the New York Police Department (NYPD) sent out a warning to the public, alerting them to fraudsters who call and ask for payment in bank wire transfers, bitcoin (BTC), and prepaid gift cards. дальше »
2019-5-3 20:00 | |
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NYPD Enlists Bitcoin ATMs to Help Strangle Phone Scams
By CCN: Crypto-oriented phone scams are alive and well across the country. One sneaky tactic involves posing as law enforcement, a crime in and of itself, and then blackmailing victims into paying Bitcoin to avoid legal troubles. дальше »
2019-5-3 20:01 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-5-2 15:14 | |
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NYPD: Bitcoin thieves posing as government officials have stolen over $2M
New York’s Police Department (NYPD) is alerting the public about phone scammers posing as Social Security Administration officials and requesting payment in Bitcoin, prepaid gift cards, and bank wire transfers. дальше »
2019-5-2 13:05 | |
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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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