In a major development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged former New Jersey State Correctional Police Officer, John A. DeSalvo, for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent crypto fraud scheme that specifically targeted law enforcement personnel. DeSalvo stands accused of raising funds through the unregistered offering of the Blazar Token, a crypto asset he…
Over the weekend, the crypto community saw suspicious behavior from several X accounts. Crypto figures and celebrities were suspected of being hacked after some unusual posts promoting memecoins. Related Reading Among the celebrities, Olympian and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner saw a turbulent launch of her JENNER token due to hack and back exit scam…
This week, a new PolitFi token made the headlines amid the crypto market recovery. Restore The Republic (RTR) caught the attention of investors after rumors of being linked to the Trump family surged. The Trump-themed token saw a massive surge after its launch. However, its price quickly plunged after the former US president’s camp denied…
According to the blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, a crypto trader suffered a phishing attack that swooped over 180 million BEAM tokens on Wednesday and affected the token’s price. 180 Million BEAM Tokens Stolen In an X (former Twitter) post, Lookonchain exposed a new crypto scam that had occurred on February 15. As the analytics platform…
GPay Limited, which traded as XtraderFX (formerly CryptoPoint) has been shut down by UK authorities following investigations into its practices.The firm has been on the radar of the Financial Conduct Authority for over two years. But a High Court hearing, before Deputy Insolvency & Companies Court Judge Baister, finally forced it to close last week.“This…
ZachXBT, a highly respected blockchain sleuth, has sparked an outpouring of support from the cryptocurrency community after revealing a defamation lawsuit stemming from one of his previous investigations. In a remarkable show of solidarity, donations exceeding $1 million have flooded in from crypto enthusiasts across the globe, rallying to fund his legal defense. Taking to…
The crypto industry has been a crucial topic in the electoral campaign for the November US presidential elections. This year, presidential candidates have embraced cryptocurrencies to obtain the industry’s support. As a result, the community has capitalized on the momentum with Memecoins. Related Reading PolitiFi tokens, a new memecoin category inspired by political figures, have…
Dragon’s Den entrepreneur and Irish Presidential candidate, Gavin Duffy, has once again had his identity used by a cryptocurrency scam. Images of Duffy and fake testimonials were used to promote Bitcoin Revolution, a fraudulent automated trading platform. Duffy’s Face Proves Popular for Scam Artists There must be something about Gavin Duffy’s face that makes it…
Recently, the crypto community saw the surge of a new memecoin frenzy with celebrity-endorsed cryptocurrencies. The Solana-based tokens registered massive gains but became pump-and-dump scams in most cases. Nearly two months later, most of these tokens’ prices decreased significantly from their all-time high days. However, the MOTHER community, one of the best-performing celebrity memecoins, defended…
2023 started with a challenging overall landscape for the crypto market that continued throughout the rest of the year. However, the market saw a recovery with a spike in bullish sentiment and ended the year on a positive note. Additionally, 2023 saw a decline in crypto scamming and crypto-related illicit activity compared to the previous…