CryptoQuant CEO calls for smart regulation,' community voices doubts

Jus push for smart regulation in Web3 aims to curb scams, build trust, and ensure responsible growth, sparking community debate.

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Crypto hacks surge to $2.1B in 2024, CeFi hit hardest Cyvers

Threats like AI-driven attacks and quantum computing vulnerabilities need to be addressed with real-time monitoring and solid regulation.

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Crypto Losses from Hacks Surpassed $313 Million in August

Crypto faced significant losses in August due to multiple phishing attacks and exploits, adding to $1.21 billion lost in 2024 so far.

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CFTC Forms Key Partnerships to Combat Cryptocurrency Scams: Report

The commodity futures trading commission (CFTC) is expanding its approaches to prevent consumers from being duped by crytocurrencies fraudsters. The Office of Customer Outreach and Education (OCEO) has worked with several credible organizations to provide specific anti-fraud message. This move is in line with the ongoing efforts to educate the public on the rising cases […]

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Scambaiter Kitboga reveals tips for outsmarting scammers

Scambaiter Kitboga reveals how to outsmart fraudsters in an exclusive Cointelegraph interview.

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Aussies Lose $122 Million to Crypto Scams, With Younger Victims Now Leading

Two most common methods used by bad actors to trick individuals are pig butchering and deepfakes.

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AFP Uncovers 2,000 Compromised Australian Crypto Wallets

Australian police in collaboration with Chainalysis uncover a major crypto scam targeting Australian citizens.

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BitClout Founder Al-Naji Faces Charges Over $257 Million Fraud Scheme

The founder allegedly portrayed BitClout as a decentralized project, launching under the pseudonym "Diamondhands," to falsely suggest it was autonomous while he controlled it.

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$530K Stolen: ZachXBT Links Convicted Hackers Role in Sydney Sweeney, Bob Odenkirk X Hacks

After hacking the X accounts of Sydney Sweeney and Bob Odenkirk, the hacker trolled social media.

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Hackers Hijack Kylian Mbappes X Account to Promote Crypto Scam: Report

Hackers seized Kylian Mbappe's X account to promote a fake crypto scheme, leading to significant financial losses for some investors.

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Ex-Kansas Bank CEO Sentenced to Over 24 Years for $47 Million Crypto Fraud

From CEO to prisoner: Ex-Kansas bank chief sentenced to 293 months for $47M crypto 'pig butchering' scam that bankrupted the bank.

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Binance Prevents $2.4 Billion in Potential Losses from Scams in 2024

Binance said that its AI-powered and manual risk management system flagged and blocked suspicious transactions.

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Crypto Scams Surge in 2024: ASIC Cracks Down on Fraudulent Schemes

The rise in crypto scams in 2024 underscores the need for vigilance in the Web3 space, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). (Read More)

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This Canadian Crypto Exchange Gambled Away $9.5 Million of Users Bitcoin and Ether

A BCSC panel determined ezBtc diverted customer funds for personal purposes.

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SEC Charges NovaTech Promoters in Alleged $650M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

The SEC alleges the Petions ran a $650M Ponzi scheme, misleading investors by diverting funds to pay off existing investors.

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Centralized Exchanges Reclaimed by Hackers as Ransomware Payments Soar in 2024: Chainalysis

Centralized exchanges are now prime targets, driving up stolen funds significantly wile ransomware attacks are on track to break records in 2024.

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Interesting Turn of Events: Popular Scammers Lose $30K to a Fraud

The notorious scammer experienced a karmic twist when it fell victim to its own trick.

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What Caused the Majority of Crypto Thefts in Q2 2024? SlowMist Reports

Private key breaches emerged as the leading culprit in Q2 crypto thefts.

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WazirX Faces Backlash Over Shiba Inu Compensation Strategy After Hack

India’s largest crypto exchange, WazirX, is facing backlash after losing massive Shiba Inu in a hack. WazirX recently faced a…

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Beware of Scams: BlackRock Confirms No Social Media Investment Solicitations

Fraudsters are exploiting BlackRock's name in the increasing wave of investment scams on social media.

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