Scams

Memecoin Scams Surge in 2025 with Political Figures Involved

Since mid-2024, memecoin trading surged, increasing risks of scams like rug pulls and pump-and-dump schemes. High-profile figures, including US President Donald Trump and...

US Sanctions Prince Group, Seizes $15B in Bitcoin Linked to Scams

The U.S. imposed 146 sanctions on Cambodia’s Prince Group and requested the forfeiture of $15 billion in Bitcoin. The action targets a large-scale scam operation...

ASIC Expands Crackdown After 14,000 Online Scams Taken Down

ASIC has taken down 14,000 online scams since July 2023, with over 3,000 involving cryptocurrency.The regulator is expanding its enforcement to include social media...

DOJ Seizes $225M in Crypto Linked to Pig Butchering Scams

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) moved to seize $225 million in cryptocurrency linked to pig butchering scams. The DOJ acted through a forfeiture motion without...

Australian Police Crack Down on Crypto ATM Scams, Contact 90 Users

Australian police contacted over 90 people linked to suspected criminal use of crypto ATMs.Victims lost more than $2 million in cryptocurrency ATM scams between...

Fort Myers Officials Crack Down on Rising Crypto ATM Scams on Seniors

Fort Myers officials are taking steps to address a rise in cryptocurrency Scams using crypto ATMs, with seniors being the primary targets. The city has...

Women Lose $50K in Crypto Scams After Clicking PM Facebook Ads

Two women lost nearly $50,000 in cryptocurrency Scams after responding to Facebook ads. Ads featured images of Prime Minister Mark Carney and promoted fake investment...

Parksville Qualicum Beach Residents Lose Thousands to Online Scams

Residents of Parksville Qualicum Beach reported multiple Scams and thefts to local police from April 14 to April 20.Victims lost amounts between $220 and...

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Bitcoin ETFs snap seven-day inflow streak with $225M in outflows

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225.2 million in net outflows on Thursday, ending a seven-day inflow streak.The outflows marked...

Musk says SpaceX IPO lets public invest as shares face third weekly decline

Elon Musk praised Tesla retail investors as insightful and long-term oriented during a challenging week for the stock.RBC Capital...

BitMEX delists 65 trading pairs in July amid shutdown

Bitmex delisted 65 derivative contracts and trading pairs in July, a sharp increase from just 19 in the prior...