Crime
Fraudsters posing as Michael Saylor strip people of over $4 million in Bitcoin
An impostor posing as MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor has been able to defraud victims of over $4 million in a giveaway scam.
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Regulation
The IRS seized $4 billion worth of Bitcoin and other cryptos this year
Between 2020 and 2021, the IRS seized around $3.5 billion in crypto which is roughly 93% of all the funds seized by the tax agency.
Crime
Crypto DeFi crime hit $10.5 billion in 2021, research shows
Regular frauds and scams have plagued the DeFi industry since its inception, displaying how the industry is still largely unregulated and in need of additional supervision.
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US agency FBI gives tips on dealing with the rise in crypto ATM fraud
The FBI warns of the rise in crypto ATM/QR scams which involve grooming the victim.
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Crypto fraud in U.K. leads to $200 million losses in 2021, authorities say
A recent report has revealed that crypto investors in the United Kingdom have lost as much as $200 million in this year alone.
Crime
Malware victim robbed of 16 Bitcoin to sue parents of young hackers
Complexities in the case mean the odds are stacked against the victim seeing his Bitcoin again.
Crime
China court doubles down on crypto FUD. Says sector ‘not protected by law’
The case marks the latest proceeding against cryptocurrencies from the historically crypto-adverse Chinese government.
Crime
SEC lays the smackdown on alleged $12 million crypto scam ‘Profit Connect’
Profit Connect allegedly scammed victims on the promise of guaranteed returns.
Crime
The FBI issues warning to cryptocurrency users over growing threat of cybercrime
Research shows crypto crime is falling, contradicting the warning issued by the FBI
