Scams
Twitter Pledges Action on Crypto Scams After Account Bans
It's unclear how Twitter identifies which accounts to penalize for propagating cryptocurrency scams.
North Carolina Orders Crypto Mining Firm to Halt Share Sale
North Carolina deems passive mining pool "shares" are unregistered securities.
How ICOs Can Protect Buyers from Phishing Attacks
The excitement surrounding ICOs has left investors vulnerable to phishing attacks, diminishing the reputation of the new investment mechanism.
Strip Clubs, Lambos and Code: A Tale of Two Bitcoins
A conference in Miami played host to evidence of a growing schism in the crypto community between passionate developers and fly-by-night traders.
Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year.
Copycat Twitter Accounts Seek to Scam Crypto Users
A new type of scam sees Twitter users copying cryptocurrency developers and companies and asking the public to send "donations."
FINRA: Beware Public Stocks That Tout Cryptocurrency Connection
FINRA, a self-regulatory authority for the financial industry in the U.S., has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency-related stock fraud.
Here Come the Bogus Bitcoin Scare Tactics
Fear, uncertainty and doubt are dominating the media, but Overstock's Steve Hopkins suggests talking points to counter the scaremongering.
Crying Wolf? Why You Can’t Ignore Crypto Scam Claims
Sorting the signal from the noise may be harder in the cryptocurrency space than almost anywhere else.
Canadian Police Issue Warning Over Bitcoin Tax Scam
Police in York, Canada, have warned of a tax scam after over 40 people were convinced to send money via bitcoin ATMs.
