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ICO Token Scams May Have Affected Bitcoin’s Ability to Achieve Mass Adoption This Time Around
The crypto market, which was booming in 2017, has seen a major decline since then. BTC, the top crypto coin made many believe in the idea of decentralizing currency. Many tech enthusiasts flocked to the technology with a lot of hope. дальше »
2019-2-2 01:07 | |
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How Hackers Stole $1.7 Billion in Crypto in 2018 Using Complex Strategies
While 2017 was the year of crypto gains, 2018 was the year of crypto theft, according to new data. Crypto-related thefts increased roughly 260% from 2017 to 2018, largely fueled by a number of high-profile cryptocurrency exchange hacks. дальше »
2019-1-29 23:00 | |
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ETH Stolen by Scams Doubled in 2018, ChainAnalysis Reports
The world of cryptocurrencies is associated with constant changes and innovation, and while there is more and more security and trust around these technologies, it is also true that hackers, scammers and criminals have evolved, adapting their modus operandi to earn a few bucks here and there. дальше »
2019-1-30 20:10 | |
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Two Specific Hacker Groups Found Responsible for $1 Billion in Crypto Thefts, Still Actively Hunting
Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics company, recently created a report on the cryptocurrency scams that are in the marketplace. The Wall Street Journal recently reported on this report, which indicated that there are two hacker groups that are believed to have stolen $1 billion in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-1-29 23:40 | |
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Italian Securities Watchdog Adds Togacoin to Its Crypto Scam Blacklist Citing Their ‘Revenue Calculator’
While some crypto users dislike regulators as they are often clashing with some aspects of decentralized cryptocurrencies, it is undeniable that some of them are very important for the development of the ecosystem because they chase scams and shut them down. дальше »
2019-1-28 19:56 | |
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Monex, Owner of Hacked Coincheck Exchange, Warns About ‘Monex Coin Management’ Scam
There are many ways that cryptocurrency scams are carried out and one of them is by means of impersonation. This is common social media platforms with many prominent individuals such as Elon Musk being impersonated. дальше »
2019-1-28 19:45 | |
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AtomicPay CEO Weighs in on Crypto Market’s Major Roadblocks: Scams, Hacks and Volatility
The road to crypto adoption has been an interesting one. In the last decade, crypto has seen acceptance from merchants around the world as well as more mainstream attention. There is, however, still work to be done and some feel that adoption should be done faster than the current rate. One of the reasons for […] дальше »
2019-1-28 08:09 | |
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Over a Dozen IBCoin Crypto Scam Operators Arrested in Taiwan in $8 Million Investment Scheme
Crypto scams are nothing new and exist on different scales from those on the internet who try to hack into crypto wallets to those who run large scam rings. Fortunately, those scams are becoming easier to detect and law enforcement is closing in on many of them. This can be seen in Taiwan where 15 […] дальше »
2019-1-28 23:12 | |
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Исследование: в 2018 году скамеры увели $36 млн в криптовалюте Ethereum
В результате различных мошеннических схем владельцы криптовалюты Ethereum лишились в 2018 году $36 млн в долларовом выражении. Это вдвое больше, чем в 2017 году, когда у пользователей было похищено $17 млн, говорится в исследовании аналитической компании Chainalysis. дальше »
2019-1-25 22:59 | |
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Top Officials at Two Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges Face Fraud Indictments
Several of South Korea’s top crypto exchanges have found themselves in hot water, with executives at a couple of exchanges facing criminal charges and jail time. According to a news report on the Korean website Blockinpress, the CEO of Komid, a Korean crypto exchange, has received a three-year prison sentence for committing fraud against investors by artificially inflating the exchange’s actual trading volume. дальше »
2019-1-23 00:57 | |
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Having A Gas: This Week In Crypto Pop Culture, January 14-18
Marble.Cards puts memes on the Ethereum blockchain, kids learn cashless values, said kids accidentally contribute to Fortnite money laundering scams, and crypto makes it to the small screen.
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Crypto Investors Ask if DX.Exchange is Phishy? Nasdaq-linked Exchange’s Questionable Past Surfaces
DX. Exchange generated positive attention from across the crypto community last week for offering tokenized versions of Nasdaq-listed US stocks. This week, however, that same exchange is being linked to a shady binary options trading platform. дальше »
2019-1-18 03:02 | |
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Crypto Communities – How Valuable Are They?
There seems to be some disillusionment about Crypto and Community or to put it more succinctly, “Crypto Community” in the wake of historical events of the past year. 2018 was notorious for ICO failures, ponzi scams, false hype, and FUD. дальше »
2019-1-17 10:50 | |
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Founder Charlie Lee Warns Users About Fake Litecoin Telegram Groups Scamming People
During the last year, several scams affected crypto users. Even after a whole year and several warnings, these scammers continue to operate. This time, Charlie Lee, the founder of the popular digital asset Litecoin (LTC), informed that there are several fake Litecoin groups that are scamming people. In general, the most used social media platform […] дальше »
2019-1-16 07:38 | |
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Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Spearheads Recovery, $250 Realistic
Latest Ethereum News At the height of late 2017-2018 ICO mania, blame was laid squarely on platforms as Google, Twitter and Facebook. The reason? Well, their global reach and lack of checks to filter out ads that promote crypto scams dominated. дальше »
2019-1-15 15:15 | |
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Let’s Take a Look at the 3 Biggest Crypto Scams of 2018: BitConnect, OneCoin and Modern Tech
In 2018, virtual currencies have been in a bear trend that dragged most of the coin to new lows in more than a year. At the same time, several hacks and scams took place in 2018 and affected the whole market. дальше »
2019-1-15 00:04 | |
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Bitcoin Twitter Scam Dupes Cricket Team in South Africa, Inviting Them to Win 20 BTC
Twitter has been the host of multiple Twitter scams over the course of the last year, and it is clear that hackers aren’t planning to take time off for the start of 2019. A report from Indian Express indicates that a recent hack on Twitter took the national cricket association in South Africa as its […] дальше »
2019-1-14 21:49 | |
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Crypto Scammers Use Facebook to Specifically Target Users From Malta
A new spate of cryptocurrency advertising messages has started appearing on the Facebook feeds of Maltese users in the past month. The ads are using political and entertainment industry figures to promise a Bitcoin fortune to people of Malta, reports MaltaToday. дальше »
2019-1-14 18:59 | |
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Ethereum Nowa (ETN) and Ethereum Classic Vision (ETCV) Hard Forks Identified as Possible Scams
The two additional hard forks of Ethereum Nowa (ETN) and Ethereum Classic Vision (ETCV) have come under scrutiny after reports emerged that both are taking the private keys of users trying to redeem the additional coins. дальше »
2019-1-12 14:06 | |
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Should You Google Yourself?
Half of Americans think their data online is less secure than it was just five years ago. Whether from lax security measures or our own lack of common sense when it comes to oversharing online, more and more people are finding themselves falling victim to data scams. дальше »
2019-1-12 12:06 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-1-12 13:59 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-1-11 13:59 | |
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New StopSIMCrime Initiative Helps Victims Of SIM Swapping Scams, Pressures Telecom Giants To Protect Customers
Victims Of A SIM Swapping Scam Are Pressuring Telecommunications Giants To Protect Customers Cybercrime is one of the mediums of crime that has continued to climb over the course of 2017 & 2018. дальше »
2019-1-10 21:03 | |
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Swedish Reserve Bank Riksbank Warns Users of Crypto Scammers Selling Fake ‘e-Krona’
While Sweden has gained a reputation as a remarkably progressive country with regards to embracing technology, there are some things that don't change – scams. According to the country's reserve bank, a warning has been sent out to the public to be vigilant around companies and/or individuals that are reportedly selling the electronic version of […] дальше »
2019-1-10 04:33 | |
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Beware of the BitMEX Trading bot Scam on Telegram
Even though Bitcoin has been around for over 10 years now, cryptocurrency scams are still claiming many victims. It is somewhat uncanny how easy it can be to trick people into giving up their credentials or funds in exchange for services they might not even need. дальше »
2019-1-8 06:07 | |
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Crypto Millionaire Proves Why Guaranteed Returns Are A Dangerous Red Flag
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission works to educate potential crypto investors on the pitfalls of investment scams, calling out certain “red flags” investors can look out for that may indicate the investment opportunity could be a scam. дальше »
2019-1-8 23:01 | |
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China Judgements Online Data Shows Crypto Asset-Related Lawsuits Nearly Doubled in 2018
According to data provided by China Judgements Online, an online database that shows Chinese court documents, half of the lawsuits related to virtual currencies were filed in 2018. This shows how the crypto ban in China played a limited role in trying to avoid crypto-related scams in the market. As per China Judgements Online, there […] дальше »
2019-1-5 03:47 | |
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Number of Chinese Crypto Lawsuits Doubles in 2018
According to China Judgements Online, a database of Chinese court documents, half of all lawsuits pertaining to cryptocurrencies were filed last year, highlighting an increase in fraudulent activity despite China’s regulatory crackdown. дальше »
2019-1-5 23:55 | |
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Twitter let someone promote an obvious PayPal phishing scam
Phishing scams are nothing new, but it’s certainly unusual to see them show up in your Twitter timeline as a promoted tweet. Nevertheless, earlier this evening, I came across this promoted post from the (since deleted) account @PaypalChristm. дальше »
2019-1-2 21:31 | |
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Bounce Back, Wells Fargo to Reimburse $575 Million
Latest Bitcoin News Among other advantages, the blockchain is transparent, and once there is a registration, it’s easy to track all transactions related to that address. That’s why this technology is perhaps the most significant innovation of the 21st century. дальше »
2019-1-1 17:00 | |
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5 ludicrous cryptocurrency exit scams that regretfully happened in 2018
When you say “cryptocurrency,” you’d be forgiven if one of the first things that comes to mind is: “exit scam. ” Exit scams refer to those cunning plots, whereby blockchain startups collect investors money, often through initial coin offerings (ICOs), only to disappear suddenly, along with any the funds raised. дальше »
2018-12-30 13:00 | |
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$100M+ Lost due to Crypto Scams and Only $36M Recovered by US Regulators. How to Protect Yourself?
As reported by the Wall Street Journal, US regulators have filed over 90 cryptocurrency fraud cases in the last… The post $100M+ Lost due to Crypto Scams and Only $36M Recovered by US Regulators. дальше »
2018-12-29 01:28 | |
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US Regulators Take Down 90 Crypto Scams but Only Recovered $36 Million USD for Victims
Regulators from the United States have found out and taken down at least 90 cases of crypto scams since 2017. The borderless nature of these scams prevented the authorities from recovering most of the funds. дальше »
2018-12-29 23:43 | |
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The Scams Of 2018: Crypto Thefts And Hacks That The Community Forgot
The Scams Of 2018: Crypto Thefts And Hacks That The Community Forgot In a year that was plagued with hacking attempts, phishing, and malware attacks, it is hard to remember everything. The crypto industry had so many difficulties, but the writers at the Hard Fork decided to bring to light some of the scams that […] дальше »
2018-12-28 04:21 | |
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Pump and Dump Groups | Navigating the Crypto Waters
Pump and dump groups are a growing problem in the cryptocurrency space. Learn what these scams look like and how to protect yourself from them. The post Pump and Dump Groups | Navigating the Crypto Waters appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-12-27 19:45 | |
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5 classic cryptocurrency scams from 2018 you totally forgot about
Whether it’s multi-million dollar exit scams, Ponzi schemes, or sophisticated networks of remote-controlled Twitter scambots, this year saw some of the most epic and sophisticated cryptocurrency schemes to date. дальше »
2018-12-27 13:00 | |
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With the latest Bitcoin Private (BTCP) scandal, is it safe to say that all bitcoin forks are scams?
2 million Bitcoin Private tokens pre-mined Crypto data provider Coinmetrics released a report titled “Don’t trust, verify: A Bitcoin Private case study” which revealed some damning information about this popular fork-merge of Bitcoin and ZClassic. дальше »
2018-12-25 00:02 | |
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Doing Away with Major Scams Surrounding the Crypto Mining Arena
Scammers have long been fleecing individuals. This has been a continuous procedure since the inception of money. Every new generation or advancement is taking place in the field of technology sights scammers availing the best advantages. дальше »
2018-12-24 11:03 | |
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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 […] дальше »
2018-12-23 06:02 | |
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Just In: Lawmakers proposing a bill to change SEC’s definition of securities to exclude cryptocurrency and Bring in More Clarity To The Crypto World
For long, the crypto space has been an investment world largely viewed with much suspicion mainly because of its volatile nature. However, what has really made it lose most is the lack of a definitive regulatory framework that would foster investor confidence, especially in the wake of recent reports of scams and fraud schemes happening […] The post Just In: Lawmakers proposing a bill to change SEC’s definition of securities to exclude cryptocurrency and Bring in More Clarity To The Crypto World appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-12-21 00:35 | |
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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. дальше »
2018-12-18 22:02 | |
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Bitcoin extortionists threaten victims with ‘hitman’ unless they cough up $4K
Cryptocurrency scams are getting more old-school with every week that passes. Hacks seem to be too difficult these days and old-fashioned threats are becoming the way of the crypto-criminal. According to emails seen by Bleeping Computer, scammers are now threatening victims with a hitman if they don’t pay $4,000 in Bitcoin to call off the hit. дальше »
2018-12-18 18:27 | |
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Belgian cryptocurrency scam blacklist swells to 113 dodgy domains
The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has identified a fresh batch of cryptocurrency scams. It has added a swathe of new sites to its blockchain blacklist, expanding it to 113 dodgy domains. дальше »
2018-12-18 18:05 | |
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Italian regulators launch crackdown on silly cryptocurrency scams
Italian authorities have moved to protect local investors by temporarily banning the sale of two particularly dodgy cryptocurrency investments within the country for 90 days. In a special bulletin, the Commissione Nazionale per lal regulator. дальше »
2018-12-17 19:37 | |
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Alberta Police in Canada Issue Latest Public Warning About Bitcoin Scams and Crypto Schemes
Crypto-hackers are the latest example of technology hackers to hit the mainstream. From South Korea to Great Britain, crypto-hackers have even gone so far as to hold government entities hostage to their bitcoin demands. дальше »
2018-12-17 03:37 | |
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How blockchain technology can — and can’t — prevent sexual assault
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. This story explores how projects like Callisto and LegalFling are using blockchain technology to store vital information on assaults and record consent. дальше »
2018-12-14 19:20 | |
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