They trusted a sealed wallet from TikTok, and it cost them $6.9M
A fake hardware wallet bought via TikTok led to a $6.9-million crypto theft; hackers are now targeting devices meant to keep funds safe.
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Tiktok Crypto Videos: 68% Contain Misleading Information, Report Warns
A recent analysis of over 1,000 Tiktok videos on cryptocurrency found that 68% of crypto advice on the platform is misleading. Misleading Crypto Videos Lack Disclaimers More than two-thirds (68%)…
Airbnb Host Imposes No Mining Rule After Guests Rent Her Property to Mine Crypto
An Airbnb host, Ashley, shared her experience on Tiktok about guests who accumulated a $1,500 electricity bill by setting up an electric vehicle station and mining cryptocurrency during their three-week…
Coinbase rolls out crypto transfers via links sent on WhatsApp, Telegram
Recipients need to download a Coinbase Wallet to receive the funds, but the crypto exchange says they’ve simplified the process for less tech-savvy users.
Nearly half of crypto copy traders are Gen Z, says Bitget report
Younger investors are more likely to take part in copy trading or social trading and take advice from social media influencers, according to the crypto exchange.
Potential US ban is a reminder that influencers should dump TikTok
With TikTok facing the prospect of removal from the United States, users should realize that traditional tech companies are far less reliable than the decentralized web.
Hackers Are Taking Advantage of Typing Mistakes to Steal Cryptocurrency
A group of hackers have taken advantage of typing mistakes in order to introduce malware to Android phones and Windows-based PCs. Using a technique called typosquatting, which consists of registering…
The future of DeFi is on TikTok
The younger generation doesn’t have disposable income now, but they’re financially savvy thanks to short-form videos on social media
Better Business Bureau Warns of Cryptocurrency Investment Scams on Tiktok
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has warned about cryptocurrency scams on Tiktok. “You are scrolling through Tiktok when you come across a video showing a pile of cash. The creator…
MTV to Broadcast Metaverse-Inspired Award Show Performance Featuring Eminem, Snoop, Bored Apes
On Thursday, the popular cable channel MTV revealed that the legendary rappers Eminem and Snoop Dogg plan to perform the duo’s hit single “From the D 2 The LBC” this…