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CFTC Teams up With SEC to Fight Cryptocurrency Scams

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with several organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to educate the public about cryptocurrency scams, especially those involving fake romantic…

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US Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon Over Crypto Fraud and Trafficking Links

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat and his businesses, linking them to human trafficking and forced labor scams involving cryptocurrency fraud.…

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UK Bill Recognizes Digital Assets as Personal Property Under New Law

The UK Ministry of Justice has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill to recognize bitcoin and other digital assets as personal property under English and Welsh law. Led by…

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FTC Urges Caution as Bitcoin ATM Fraud Cases Skyrocket

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a sharp rise in scams involving bitcoin ATMs, with fraud losses increasing nearly tenfold from 2020 to 2023 and exceeding $65 million in…

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Coinbase Shares Tips to Protect From Crypto Scams

Crypto exchange Coinbase supports the Australian government’s Scams Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of consumer education to combat fraud. Coinbase APAC’s managing director offered tips for investors to protect themselves…

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Seven Arrested in Malaysia for Bitcoin Mining Electricity Theft; 52 Rigs Seized

Malaysian officials have arrested seven people for suspected bitcoin mining operations that involved stealing electricity. The local media, Bernama, reported that the detainees include three Malaysians and four foreigners, who…

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New Hampshire Regulator Orders Cease and Desist Against Finstate Investment for Crypto Fraud

The New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation has issued a cease and desist order against Finstate Investment LLC, accusing it of defrauding investors via a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment website. Finstate…

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Clay County Intensifies Efforts Against Cryptocurrency Scams

The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, located in Liberty, Missouri, is intensifying efforts to combat the rise in cryptocurrency-related scams. Recognizing the growing threat posed by scams related to cryptocurrencies like…

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Binance Security Team Recovers $73 Million in Stolen Crypto Funds This Year

Crypto exchange Binance’s security team has recovered or frozen over $73 million in stolen user funds so far this year, surpassing the $55 million recovered in 2023. This achievement highlights…

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