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Op-ed: JPEX – A crypto scandal that shakes Hong Kong’s reputation
The JPEX debacle exposes Hong Kong’s vulnerable crypto regulatory landscape.
Anndy Lian 6 min read
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Stolen hearts and wallets: The rapid rise of cryptocurrency romance scams
Unmasking the rise in crypto romance scams through social platforms and the dire need for robust protective measures.
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Five accused of illicit $76M cryptocurrency scam captured in Thailand
Sweeping operation apprehending alleged 2.7 billion Baht crypto fraud suspect
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Crypto whale loses over $24M staked Ethereum to phishing, as ‘verified’ X scams surge
Web3 security firm Kaspersky said crypto-related phishing scams have grown by 40% this year.
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Indian authorities arrest ringleaders of $120M crypto scam
The organizers ran extensive scams disguised as promotional events on hundreds of thousands of victims.
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Additional $37M discovered in web3 casino payment provider hack
Uncovering the $60 million security breach of cryptocurrency payment service Alphapo's hot wallet.
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Crypto crime is down 65% in 2023, though ransomware is still prevalent
Illicit inflows are down across every category of crypto-crime, except ransomware, which is already trailing numbers seen during the 2021 bull run.
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Web3 protocols saw decline in in security-related losses in Q2, but exit scams were on the rise
There was a 58% decrease in hack-related losses in Web3 protocols during Q2 2023, but a surge in exit scams was also observed.
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Chibi Finance becomes 12th Arbitrum-based protocol to rug users in 2023
The project's native token — CHIBI — has crashed almost 99% in value as of press time
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Marathon Digital issues fraudulent activity alert over fake Russian stock certificates and other related scams
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Blockchain Australia says banking restrictions will have ‘costly side effects’
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Sui-based NemoSwap’s investors deny involvement in $3M seed round
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