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European regulators warn consumers on crypto, AI scams
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22 December, 2025

European regulators warn consumers on crypto, AI scams

Europe’s financial watchdogs have released new factsheets warning consumers about digital asset scams, highlighting how AI is making fraud harder...
Kenya sets up special unit to combat growing ‘crypto’ fraud
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12 December, 2025

Kenya sets up special unit to combat growing ‘crypto’ fraud

Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations has set up a new unit to crack down on ‘crypto’ crime, which cost local...
Thailand tightens ID checks; Bangladesh boosts data security
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19 November, 2025

Thailand tightens ID checks; Bangladesh boosts data security

Thailand curbs SIM fraud with new ID checks, while Bangladesh enacts data protection laws to strengthen citizens’ privacy and digital...
Crypto’s role in pig butchering scams laid bare in new ICIJ report
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18 November, 2025

Crypto’s role in pig butchering scams laid bare in new ICIJ report

A major report exposes how digital assets facilitate pig butchering scams, revealing ties to exchanges like Binance and OKX in...
Crypto suffers largest crash, DOJ makes largest BTC seizure
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15 October, 2025

Crypto suffers largest crash, DOJ makes largest BTC seizure

Crypto markets reel from a record $19B liquidation after Trump's China tariff threat, while the DOJ unveils its largest forfeiture...
Digital asset hack losses fall, but attack frequency stays high
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9 October, 2025

Digital asset hack losses fall, but attack frequency stays high

Digital asset hack losses fell 37% in Q3 2025 to $509 million, continuing a positive trend, though incidents and wallet...