FTC Warns: Social Media Investment Scams on the Rise
Jun29

FTC Warns: Social Media Investment Scams on the Rise

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned consumers about a surge in social media investment scams, especially in cryptocurrency. These scams involve fraudulent messages claiming guaranteed high returns with little or no risk. The FTC advises ignoring such messages and reminds consumers that all investments carry inherent risks. FTC Issues Warning on Social Media […] Powered by...

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Malicious Crypto Wallet App Submitted to Apple Store Leads to Fraud Charges
Jun29

Malicious Crypto Wallet App Submitted to Apple Store Leads to Fraud Charges

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that Nikita Andreevich Sklyuev, also known as Valeriy Dorojkin, has been extradited from Ukraine and arraigned in Buffalo, NY, on charges of wire fraud and fraudulent use of an unauthorized access device. Sklyuev is accused of submitting a malicious cryptocurrency wallet app, “EOSIO Wallet Explorer,” to […] Powered by...

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Dozens Killed in Riots as Kenya Revolts Against Tax Hikes, Calls for Presidential Resignation
Jun29

Dozens Killed in Riots as Kenya Revolts Against Tax Hikes, Calls for Presidential Resignation

Dozens of citizens were killed in Kenya as a result of riots seeking to protest the possible signing of a bill that would approve tax hikes on daily services and items, such as internet and fuel, in a plan to raise an additional $2.7 billion in revenue. The protests, led mostly by young Kenyans who […] Powered by...

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North Carolina Passes Bill to Block State Participation in Federal CBDC Testing
Jun29

North Carolina Passes Bill to Block State Participation in Federal CBDC Testing

The General Assembly of the U.S. state of North Carolina has approved a bill that prevents the state from participating in the Federal Reserve’s testing of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The General Assembly is North Carolina’s legislative body, comprising two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The bill passed with significant […] Powered by...

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Study: Crypto Assets Worth $572.7 Million Lost to Hacks and Fraud in Q2 2024
Jun29

Study: Crypto Assets Worth $572.7 Million Lost to Hacks and Fraud in Q2 2024

Digital assets worth over $572.7 million were lost to hacks and fraud in the second quarter of 2024. This latest figure brings the value of digital assets lost to hacks, fraud, and scams in 2024 to $920.9 million. Decentralized finance (defi) platforms lost approximately $172.1 million across 63 incidents. This figure is 25% lower than […] Powered by...

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