Taiwan arrests 15 over alleged cryptocurrency investment scam
Fifteen suspects have been arrested by the New Taipei police for a multi-million dollar scam.
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Malta gov’t warns of ‘Bitcoin Revolution’ scam
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is warning the public of what appears to be a cryptocurrency scam called Bitcoin Revolution.
Security researchers uncover crypto scam spoofing BBC News
A cryptocurrency scam which spoofs the BBC News website has been uncovered by security researchers, in the latest crypto scam to target unsuspecting victims.
European watchdog calls for ‘EU-wide’ crypto regulation
In a document designed to inform policymakers, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) suggested that current regulatory gaps should be addressed by the EU Commission.
Sweden’s Riksbank warns of ‘e-krona’ crypto scam
The central bank of Sweden has issued a warning to investors over scammers selling a digital version of the country’s currency, the krona, in the latest example of fraudsters operating within the cryptocurrency sector.
Coinflux services frozen on heels of CEO’s arrest
Vlad Nistor, the CEO of Coinflux, was arrested by local law enforcement, and Coinflux has frozen all services.
AriseBank founders to pay millions over ICO fraud charges
AriseBank acting CEO Jared Rice and founder Stanley Ford, has now been slapped with a $2.7-million fine by a U.S. federal court.
AriseBank CEO arrested by FBI over $4M scam
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested the co-founder of a crypto platform following his indictment on charges that resulted in millions of dollars in losses to a number of investors.
Silicon Valley exec loses $1M in SIM card hack
This past July, a Californian man barely out of his teens was arrested for his involvement in a theft ring that stole over $5 million through the scheme.
PureBit exchange operator repents, issues refunds after exit scam
After a recent exit scam, PureBit exchange owner appears to have a change of heart and is beginning to issue refunds.
Four bogus wallets removed from Google Play Store
Four fake cryptocurrency wallet apps were recently found on the Google Play Store, and subsequently taken down.
Target, Google Twitter accounts succumb to crypto scammers
Target and Google’s official G Suite Twitter account were been compromised to promote a scam that offered free Bitcoin Core (BTC).