Investors file first civil suit against JPEX, more suits expected

The plaintiffs seek to recover funds transferred out of their wallets as criminal proceedings against the exchange continue.

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FTC issues urgent warning over rising crypto romance scams

The FTC asked users to report scammers to the government and warn their loved ones about the scam.

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US authorities bust $73M crypto scam, make two arrests

The scammers convinced victims to transfer millions of dollars into U.S. bank accounts, which were then used to launder the illicit funds.

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Cryptocurrency Weaponized: Southeast Asias Crime Rings Fuel World Fraud, UN Reports

A UN report has revealed how Southeast Asia's cybercrime groups use cryptocurrency, illegal exchanges, and advanced technologies.

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Ex-IPS Officer Charged for Multi-Million Cryptocurrency Fraud

The fraudulent digital wallets held roughly 34 cryptocurrencies. The funds are worth 6 crores rupees ($7,72,471). An official said on

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Ripple (XRP) CTO responds to phishing scam concerns following Cory Doctorow's $8000 loss

Ripple's CTO David Schwartz emphasizes his cybersecurity savvy, responding to phishing scam concerns after Cory Doctorow's $8000 loss. Ripple educates on scam identification and prevention, amidst increasing social media-based crypto frauds. (Read More)

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Hong Kong Authorities Warn Against MEXC Impersonation Scam

Hong Kong's SFC and Police have issued an alert over a fraudulent entity masquerading as MEXC, tricking investors into depositing funds with promises of investment returns, highlighting the increasing vigilance against crypto frauds. (Read More)

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Binance to Withdraw From Canadian Market Due to Regulatory Climate

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced on Friday that it is “proactively withdrawing from the Canadian market.” The company thanked the regulators who worked with them and said that the Canadian market was “small.” Binance Bows Out of Canada Due to Regulatory Guidance The cryptocurrency exchange Binance has decided to withdraw

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SEC, FBI, DOJ coordinate takedown of 4 fraudulent crypto firms

A complex set of overlapping companies, individuals and alleged crimes have been tackled by US federal authorities.

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Hong Kong court rules for investors in JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case

This was the first case against JPEX, which operated in Hong Kong without a license.

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Fake Coinbase website leads to $20M fraud, 5-year sentence

A phishing scam netted a fraudster luxury cars and foreign vacations, and then a prison sentence.

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Crypto godfather and LA cop plead guilty to tax, civil rights violations

Adam Iza, founder of the Zort crypto trading platform, and LASD deputy Eric Chase Saavedra admit to exploiting law enforcement.

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