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Bitcoin Revolution is Likely a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme, MFSA Warns

The entity is not authorised to operate in Malta and is falsely claiming to be linked to local personalities.

Friday, 25/01/2019 | 09:54 GMT by Celeste Skinner

WSJ Study Reveals Flood of Fraudulent ICOs

These findings are nothing new in the world of token sales, but the number runs deeper than what usually gets reported.

Thursday, 27/12/2018 | 16:03 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

FCA Warns Against PVP Research & Cryptonix

The two dodgy companies have been offering services to UK investors without regulatory approval.

Friday, 30/11/2018 | 12:16 GMT by David Kimberley

FINMA Warns Against Cryptocurrency Firm Alliance Capital

Cryptocurrency scams have grown in number exponentially over the past 12 months

Monday, 24/09/2018 | 10:25 GMT by David Kimberley

Location, Location: Crypto Companies With Non-Existent HQs & What that Means

A number of cryptocurrency companies don't have actual offices where their HQ is listed.

Wednesday, 19/09/2018 | 06:07 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Busted: Texas Man Gets 2 Years in Prison for $9 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Homero Joshua Garza ran four fraudulent crypto mining companies.

Friday, 14/09/2018 | 07:01 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Federal Court Fines Operator of Cryptocurrency Fraud $1.1 Million

The claim was made that pool participants could get extraordinary investment returns - up to 300% in less than a week.

Friday, 24/08/2018 | 16:00 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

New Zealand’s FMA Blacklists Trading Software Provider USI-Tech

The financial watchdog is the fourth international regulator to flag the alleged crypto and forex platform trading provider.

Thursday, 16/08/2018 | 07:08 GMT by Celeste Skinner

Dirty Money: An Inside Look at Crypto Pump-and-Dump Schemes

Pump and dump schemes continue to populate the cryptosphere. Let's take an inside look at how they work.

Thursday, 28/06/2018 | 09:48 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Turkish “National” Crypto Coin Founders Steal Millions from Investors

The business model of the coin has close resemblance with Ponzi schemes.

Tuesday, 19/06/2018 | 11:22 GMT by Arnab Shome

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5 Kinds of Crypto Scams (and How to Avoid Them)

A look at the most common crypto cons and how to avoid them.

Tuesday, 22/05/2018 | 07:35 GMT by Bogdan Kagan

Britain’s ‘Money Saving Expert’ Sues Facebook Over Fake Crypto Ads

Martin Lewis "doesn't do adverts."

Tuesday, 24/04/2018 | 08:48 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Austria’s Regulator Alerts Public to Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Broker

The Crypto Genius is not authorized to provide ‎‎investment services or ‎activities in the country.‎ ‎

Thursday, 12/04/2018 | 20:07 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

Samoan Central Bank Strikes Against Controversial 'OneCoin' Crypto Firm

Samoa is only the latest in a growing group of countries to take action against the suspected scheme.

Tuesday, 10/04/2018 | 05:50 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Upbit Offers Reward for Reporting Illegal Crypto Schemes

A reward of KRW 1 million ($940) will be awarded to the first reporter.

Wednesday, 28/03/2018 | 17:54 GMT by Arnab Shome

Australian Tax Authority Issues Warning Against Bitcoin Tax Scammers

The ATO Asst. Commissioner: “So far we have seen over $50,000 paid in Bitcoin to scammers claiming fake ATO tax debts.”

Thursday, 15/03/2018 | 12:05 GMT by Arnab Shome

More Than 1,200 Crypto-Related Scams Reported in Australia in 2017

Amid the scams, Australian regulators are now trying to impose some regulations to protect customers’ interests.

Wednesday, 28/02/2018 | 13:19 GMT by Arnab Shome

Admiral Markets Warns Clients to Beware of Fraudulent Website Admiral-‎Crypto

Admiral Markets has recently enhanced its cryptocurrency CFD offering.

Monday, 26/02/2018 | 21:24 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

Chicago Trader Hijacks $2 Million in BTC and LTC From Employer

24-year-old Joseph Kim may have intended to return the funds after covering his own trading losses.

Friday, 16/02/2018 | 09:51 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

OSC Issues Temporary ‘Cease Trade Order’ on Suspected Bitcoin MLM Scheme

Several other Canadian provinces have issued their own warnings to investors against USI Tech.

Friday, 16/02/2018 | 07:07 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

$170 Million Mistake: BitGrail May Have Been Aware of Bug that Led to Hack

Some evidence suggests that BitGrail may have tried to solve the bug on its own as early as December.

Wednesday, 14/02/2018 | 08:28 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Fake Charlie Lee Tries to Scam People on Twitter

Many users reported the account, but it is still active.

Tuesday, 30/01/2018 | 12:52 GMT by Arnab Shome

Beijing Employee Arrested for Stealing 100 Bitcoins from His Own Company

A system administrator identified as 'Zhongmou' was taken into custody by police on January 2nd.

Tuesday, 16/01/2018 | 21:30 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Barry Silbert’s Tweets on ‎Ethereum Classic May Draw Attention of U.S. Regulators

His postings on price and attempts to divert enthusiasm for the new coin ‎raise concerns over possible price manipulation‎.

Monday, 25/12/2017 | 22:19 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

The Messiah Cometh: 'Bitcoin God' is Among the 7+ Upcoming BTC Forks

As more hard forks are appearing on the scene, their creators are finding more ways to make a profit.

Tuesday, 12/12/2017 | 09:56 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

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