Pudgy Penguins Targeted in Google Ads Phishing Scam on Web3 Users
A sophisticated phishing scam targeting Web3 users has emerged, exploiting Google Ads to deceive cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The attack, initially focused on Pudgy
French Crypto Scams Surge as Regulators Crack Down on Fraud Networks
France’s financial watchdog, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), is ramping up efforts to combat a surge in financial scams that have
Bitget Integrates Wallet and Token to Bolster Ecosystem Expansion
Bitget has announced the integration of its wallet with the Bitget token (BGB) to enhance user experience and expand applications across centralized
Suspected Mexico Crypto Bot Scam Leaves Over 3,000 Investors High and Dry
More than 3,000 investors in Mexico have been left without access to their funds after AMG GPT, a company promising guaranteed returns
Can’t Pay Taxes? South Korea City Will Sell Your Crypto to Settle Debts
The city of Paju in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, has announced plans to seize and sell the cryptocurrency holdings of 17 individuals
Google Warns of AI Deepfakes, Crypto Scams, and Fraud Targeting Major Events
Google has issued a warning about the rise of sophisticated scams driven by artificial intelligence, including deepfake impersonations, crypto investment frauds, and
EBA: New Rules for Crypto and Payment Firms on EU Sanctions
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published comprehensive guidelines requiring payment service providers (PSPs) and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to enhance their
Tether Launches Hadron Platform to Simplify Asset Tokenization
Tether has just launched Hadron by Tether, a platform designed to simplify the tokenization of assets, including stocks, bonds, stablecoins, and loyalty
Bitfinex Bitcoin Heist Mastermind Sentenced to 5 Years for $10B Scam
Ilya Lichtenstein, who orchestrated the 2016 theft of over 119,000 Bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, has been sentenced to five years in
Underbanked Americans Turning to Crypto More Than Fully Banked Households – FDIC
A recent FDIC survey revealed that underbanked households in the United States used cryptocurrency more frequently in 2023 than fully banked households,
