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Vitalik Buterin’s 7 Deadly Crypto Sins: Part 5. “Pow Is Burning Billions of Dollars per Year, Even More Than All Scams and Thefts Combined”
It’s hard to believe that in a remote town in rural Texas is transforming itself from the dirty coal mines of the 19th and 20th century to the clean digital mines of the 21st century. Bitmain is investing heavily into the town of Rockdale, Texas creating more than 300 jobs to manage the cryptocurrency mining operations. дальше »
2018-9-1 05:00 | |
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Cheapair Travel Agency Warns Customers About Bitcoin Extortion Scams
Cheapair Warns Customers About Bitcoin Scams The famous travel website CheapAir. com is warning its users about a Bitcoin scams that demand over $10,000 dollars in Bitcoin (BTC). CheapAir is one of the most important websites for users to buy using virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-8-30 17:47 | |
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Why You Can’t Help Falling for ICO Scams (And What to Do About It)
Lost in the excitement and ongoing momentum of the ICO craze is the fact that, despite the crowdfunding model’s enormous potential, we’re still surrounded by risks. To date, there have been thousands of ICOs and token sales, and although many go off without a hitch or shock, there have been a shocking number of ICOs […] The post Why You Can’t Help Falling for ICO Scams (And What to Do About It) appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-8-30 10:00 | |
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Hong Kong Seeks Fintech Talent, DLT Experts
Authorities in Hong Kong have taken steps to attract fintech specialists who can support its economic development. The government of the Chinese region has prepared a list of needed professions from several related fields, including distributed ledger technologies and asset management. дальше »
2018-8-30 06:55 | |
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NASAA launches an investigation into over 200 allegedly fraudulent ICOs
The days of the pump and dump ICO may be numbered: the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is on the warpath, taking action against potentially dodgy cryptocurrency schemes. дальше »
2018-8-29 17:29 | |
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The Daily: China Escalates Crackdown, Russia Chases Shadows, UK Warns of Scams
Following the closing of social media accounts of crypto news organizations and after forbidding hotels from hosting crypto-related events, China has turned its attention to banning payments to trading platforms based outside the country. дальше »
2018-8-25 14:05 | |
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Self-Proclaimed Pyramid Scheme FOMO3D Pays Out $2.8M In Ethereum (ETH)
Meet The Self-Proclaimed Ponzi Scheme and Exit Scam The cryptocurrency market has its fair share of shady schemes — think Bitconnect or any of the multitude of exit scams that have occurred in the past few years. дальше »
2018-8-25 23:08 | |
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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. дальше »
2018-8-25 22:30 | |
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New Google Chrome Extension Flags Suspicious ICO Sites
Cryptocurrency investors have a lot to worry about these days. Not only has crypto-related cybercrime tripled over the last year, but prices have continued to drop, and many tokens picked up during initial coin offerings (ICOs) are turning out to be nothing more than scams. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:00 | |
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Bitcoin’s New Role In Sex Scams
According to new findings, sextortion scams have made around $500,000. 00 worth of Bitcoin in the past couple of months in a trend that is seeing more and more people fall for fraudulent emails that claim to have video evidence of the victim ‘misbehaving’. дальше »
2018-8-23 21:30 | |
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Federal Trade Commission Issues Warning on Bitcoin Blackmail Scams
The U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is blowing the whistle on of a new Bitcoin blackmail scam—one purportedly targeting men with a disposition for extramarital “activity. ” According to the government’s consumer protection watchdog, allegedly unfaithful men are being sent letters by scammers demanding a “confidentiality fee,” payable in Bitcoin, in return for silence. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:00 | |
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US Federal Trade Commission Reports New Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Targeting ‘Unfaithful’ Men
A new warning from the US Federal Trade Commission cites an increasing number of crypto scams targeting ‘unfaithful’ men. According to the FTC, scammers have been tracking down unfaithful men and demanding payments in the form of Bitcoin in exchange for not revealing the target’s alleged affair to their spouse and family. дальше »
2018-8-23 01:27 | |
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Despite Crackdown, Fake Ethereum App Scams Google Play Users
A copycat Ethereum application on Google Play came under scrutiny earlier this week–scamming users under the pretext of selling them 1 ether, without selling any actual ether. Several users were tricked into buying the non-existent token, according to Hard Fork. дальше »
2018-8-23 00:00 | |
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FTC Issues Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Precautions and How to Avoid Crypto Schemes
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is attempting to combat bitcoin blackmail scams by offering consumers advice through its website. In an article published on August 21, the FTC Division of Consumer and Business Education posted a sample quote from a typical BTC blackmail scam: “I know about the secret you are keeping from your wife […] дальше »
2018-8-22 21:42 | |
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FCA Warns Crypto Scams Using Fake Celeb Endorsements on the Rise
The ad industry knows the power of celebrities when it comes to persuading people to choose a particular product. Multinational corporations are willing to pay millions of dollars to have the most popular personality to endorse their brands for this very reason. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:59 | |
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China Shuts Down Blockchain News Accounts on WeChat
In a fresh crackdown on cryptocurrency-related activities, China has blocked several blockchain-related news accounts on WeChat, one of its top social apps. WeChat Crypto Accounts Shuttered In 2017, China had imposed a ban on ICOs because of their unregulated nature and the scams associated with them. дальше »
2018-8-23 14:00 | |
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Ethereum Scam Swindles Over $40,000 From Unsuspecting Android Users
$400 For A Logo… Woops For years, the cryptocurrency industry has been rife with unbridled creativity from an amassment ofindividuals. While this innovation has resulted in some unique projects, products, and services, creative and near ingenious crypto-related scams have become a common, near-daily sight for many consumers. дальше »
2018-8-21 22:43 | |
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ICO Regulation: Ripple, NASDAQ and 30 Others Invited by Ohio Congressman for Discussion, Days Before ETF Decision
Come September, a number of key stakeholders in the global crypto industry, including Ripple, ICE, and NASDAQ, among many others, will meet a US Congressman from the state of Ohio to discuss initial coin offering (ICO) regulation. дальше »
2018-8-21 19:19 | |
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Crypto Industry Consortium Launches Self-Policing Program
ECoinmerce, a DAO e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of the Crypto Community Watch program, in partnership with a consortium of crypto industry organizations including ICO Alert, GZH, Step VC and NewEconomies. дальше »
2018-8-21 19:07 | |
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Android app scams users out of €335 in return for an Ethereum logo
There is an illegitimate “Ethereum” app that claims to sell you one Ether (the cryptocurrency derived from the Ethereum blockchain). Except it’s a scam – users are being tricked into buying a picture of its logo. дальше »
2018-8-21 18:19 | |
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Bitconnect Exchange Kingpin Who ‘Lured Investors’ Arrested in India
Murkier details of the Bitconnect cryptocurrency scam have emerged as police have arrested the head of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange. [Note: This is a guest article submitted by Bhushan Akolkar] Bitconnect — A Pyramid Scheme of Scams Last Saturday, August 18, Indian authorities arrested Divyesh Darji, the Asian head of defunct cryptocurrency exchange, in a high-profile scam worth 880 billion Indian Rupees ($12. дальше »
2018-8-21 13:00 | |
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Why Are American Crypto Investors Main Targets for Hackers ?
Crypto theft and scams are not something new in the crypto world. Crypto hackers are always lurking, trying to make the most of any little opportunity they get around the globe. Many thefts and scams have happened all over the globe, something which basically means that, crypto hackers are into serious business and no matter […] The post Why Are American Crypto Investors Main Targets for Hackers ? appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-8-21 10:13 | |
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Crypto Trading Revenue to Double in 2018 Despite Bearish Market, Analysts Predict
Crypto prices have risen to dizzying heights and then gone through bearish times over the years. Traders have made millions of dollars and others have lost just as much. Some institutions have hailed cryptos as the next big thing while others have banished them, terming them bubbles and scams. However, there has been one market […] дальше »
2018-8-20 17:00 | |
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Arrested BitConnect kingpin is connected to yet another cryptocurrency scam
Nearly eight months after BitConnect pulled one of the most iconic exit scams in cryptocurrency history, the authorities across the globe are still catching up with the crooks behind the pyramid scheme. дальше »
2018-8-20 14:19 | |
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After six months of investigation: suspects nabbed for $87 million Cryptocurrency theft
Many people in some quarters are beginning to trust the police in carrying out tough investigations to conclusion. Previously, what had been common was credit card hacking and online dating scams. дальше »
2018-8-20 13:16 | |
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AnyPay: Security Token Offerings (STO) Hosting and Fundraising Platform?
AnyPay: A Platform Created To Host Security Token Offerings (STOs)? The ways in which companies have raised funds have drastically evolved, with the most recent Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) taking the lead. дальше »
2018-8-20 11:29 | |
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Social Media Pushing Crypto Scams Up Further
Social media has influenced our society in so many ways. Industries are also one sector that has benefited immensely from social media. Their various platforms have made it possible for information to be shared, viewed and consumed in vast quantities in a ready manner at all times. дальше »
2018-8-18 20:42 | |
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ICO and Phishing scams are pillaging the Crypto Community
According to report from Kaspersky Lab, an anti-virus and internet security firm, scammers made off with over $2. 3 million during the second quarter of 2018. A popular scheme for these phishers and scammers is to use fake websites and social media accounts to create a faux ICO to lure investors. дальше »
2018-8-18 18:31 | |
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Kaspersky’s Report Claims $2.3 Million Stolen by Cryptocurrency Scammers in Q2 2018
A new report released by Kaspersky Labs claims that the mammoth amount of $2. 3 million was lost in crypto scams in the second quarter of this year, and cybercriminals are responsible for it. The Moscow-based antivirus and security firm further reveals in its report titled “Spam and Phishing in Q2 2018” that it was successful in […] Kaspersky’s Report Claims $2. дальше »
2018-8-18 15:19 | |
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FCA Warns U.K. Investors of Elaborate Cryptocurrency Scams Involving Prestigious London Addresses
The U. K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned local investors to be wary of elaborate cryptocurrency scams, some of which claim prestigious physical addresses in London. Details of the Cryptocurrency Schemes In an official release by the FCA on Friday (August 17, 2018), the financial watchdog describes several ways fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes are carried out. дальше »
2018-8-18 01:34 | |
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Bitcoin Investor Sues AT&T For $224 Million in Alleged Crypto Fraud
While cryptocurrency scams and lawsuits are usually based on “exit-scams” and outright frauds, Michael Terpin, a U. S. -based cryptocurrency investor, has filed a mammoth $224 million lawsuit against his telecom operator, citing the theft of digital tokens. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:00 | |
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US Investor Sues Telecom Company AT&T for Loss in Cryptocurrency Theft
On August 15, 2018, entrepreneur and cryptocurrency investor Michale Terpin filed a lawsuit worth $224 million against telecommunications company AT&T and accused the company of “negligence and fraud” regarding the theft of cryptocurrencies from his personal account. дальше »
2018-8-17 22:00 | |
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Crypto Scammers Stole $2.3 Million In Q2 2018 According to Kaspersky
New Report By Kaspersky Reveals That Crypto Scammers Stole $2. 3 Million In 2018 Q2 After doing a thorough research on cyber crimes, Kaspersky Lab reported that hackers earned more than $2. 3 million from cryptocurrency scams during the second quarter of 2018. дальше »
2018-8-16 04:28 | |
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Исследование: Почти 70% всех украденных ICO-мошенниками средств пришлось на этот август
Выпущенный Diar отчёт показал, что мошеннические ICO-проекты — exit scams — за всё время обошлись инвесторам приблизительно в $100 млн. , причём львиная доля украденных средств (примерно $68 млн. дальше »
2018-8-15 15:26 | |
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Thai Soap Opera Actor Scams Finnish Bitcoin Millionaire
According to the Bangkok Post, a Finnish Bitcoin millionaire, Aarni Otava Saarimaa, was scammed by a group of Thai people in 2017. Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division (CSD) noted that the Finnish man lost about 5,600 Bitcoins to the Thai gang through a fraudulent investment scheme. дальше »
2018-8-15 14:07 | |
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These 5 ICO Exit Scams Cost Investors $100 Million
ICO exit scams over the last two years have left people $96. 8 million out of pocket, according to data compiled by blockchain intelligence firm Diar. However, this is only a drop in the ocean with regards to the influx of investment the cryptocurrency space is receiving. дальше »
2018-8-15 10:00 | |
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ICO Exit Scams: Bad Actors Cart Away $100 Million in 2018
While there have been quite many initial coin offerings (ICOs) that have made investors smile to the bank in recent times, there’s no denying that some of these crypto-based fundraisers have also broken the hearts of many. дальше »
2018-8-15 10:00 | |
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Stop Unfollowing Ethereum Scam Bots, Twitter Actually Wants You To Follow Them Instead
Twitter hate cryptocurrency don’t they. It’s no surprise, it seems that Twitter is a hub for cryptocurrency scams. Though advertising is banned, it’s still very easy for people to set up fake pages for ICO’s/crypto events and even easier for people to run multiple Twitter bots for this purpose too. дальше »
2018-8-15 08:00 | |
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Kaspersky: Cryptocurrency Scammers Stole $2.3 Million in Q2
Cybercriminals earned more than $2.3 million from cryptocurrency scams during the second quarter of 2018, a new study reports. дальше »
2018-8-15 05:00 | |
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ICO Exit Scams Have Cost Investors Nearly $100 Million
ICO exit scams have become a clear and present danger to the integrity of the cryptocurrency crowdsale paradigm. The prevalence of pump and dump ICO schemes threaten to scuttle the belief once held by investors in the potential of ICO token investments. дальше »
2018-8-14 21:00 | |
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