Scams
Binance Asks to Be Removed From Crypto Romance Scam Lawsuit
The Cayman Islands company argued it is not subject to the "personal jurisdiction" of U.S. federal courts.
How to Spot Crypto Pump-and-Dump Schemes
Crypto’s favorite scam isn’t just prevalent – it’s taking on new forms.
One-Quarter of French Financial Scams Involve Crypto, Ombudsman Says
Marielle Cohen-Branche also warned of a loophole for complaints about unregistered crypto firms.
The End of NFT Rug Pulls?
The ERC-721R standard guarantees refunds for non-fungible tokens, offering greater security for buyers and legitimacy for creators. But risks remain for both sides of the trade.
India's Supreme Court Seeks Wallet Info From Suspect in $3.8B GainBitcoin Scam
Ajay Bhardwaj, the brother of Amit Bhardwaj, the primary suspect who is now deceased, has been asked to give his username and password to authorities.
President of Fake UN Affiliate Convicted of Fraud in Crypto Scam
A jury found Asa Saint Clair guilty of wire fraud for devising an investment scheme that swindled hundreds of thousands of dollars from more than 60 victims.
Facebook Owner Meta Sued by Australian Consumer Watchdog for Scam Crypto Ads
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says Facebook and Instagram linked fake media articles linking crypto deals to unknowing celebrities.
Shanghai Police Bust $16M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
It's the city's first cracked case of an online pyramid scheme that used cryptocurrencies, according to authorities.
