Crime

Hong Kong warns against fraud as stablecoin law takes effect
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29 August, 2025

Hong Kong warns against fraud as stablecoin law takes effect

Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ordinance boosts investor protection, but regulators warn of rising scams as firms misuse the “stablecoin” label to...
BIS eyes crypto scoring to fight illicit finance, boost AML
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25 August, 2025

BIS eyes crypto scoring to fight illicit finance, boost AML

To fight money laundering, BIS proposes compliance scores for 'crypto,' tapping blockchain’s public records before digital assets are converted to...
OTPs under siege: Why the Philippines needs stronger defenses
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25 August, 2025

OTPs under siege: Why the Philippines needs stronger defenses

The Philippine central bank warns Filipinos that OTPs are no longer enough against AI-driven fraud, urging banks to step up...
FBI issues alert on rising fraudulent ‘law firms’
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19 August, 2025

FBI issues alert on rising fraudulent ‘law firms’

The FBI warns victims of crypto scams about fake law firms posing as recovery services, targeting the elderly and risking...
US Treasury confirms Bitcoin Reserve will rely on seizures
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18 August, 2025

US Treasury confirms Bitcoin Reserve will rely on seizures

No new bitcoin will be issued for the strategic reserve and that only seized assets will be held, upsetting crypto...
Meta wipes out 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to scams
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11 August, 2025

Meta wipes out 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to scams

Meta banned over 6 million WhatsApp accounts tied to crypto and romance scams, as it ramps up efforts to fight...
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