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A Costly Mistake: How a Crypto Trader Lost Millions to a Sneaky Scam

December 20, 2025

A crypto trader recently made a huge mistake. They lost $50 million in USDT. How? They fell for a trick called "address poisoning. " This scam tricks people into sending money to the wrong address. Here's what happened. The trader first sent a small test amount of USDT to an address. This address s

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The Crypto Kingpin's Downfall: A 15-Year Lesson in Greed

December 13, 2025

A judge in New York recently handed down a 15-year sentence to a notorious figure in the crypto world, Kwon. The judge wasn't kind. He said Kwon was still hooked on the crypto craze and needed to be stopped. Without Kwon's guilty plea, the sentence would have been even harsher. This all started in

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A Crypto Laundering Scheme Unveiled: How a Georgia Man Stole Nearly $1M

November 18, 2025

A Georgia resident, Olanrewaju B. Adeosun, was taken into custody in New York. He is accused of laundering almost $1 million from a business in Bergen County. This happened after a wire transfer scam was reported to the prosecutor's office in July 2024. The investigation, which lasted over a year,

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U. S. Unites Forces to Fight Global Crypto Scams

November 13, 2025

The U. S. is stepping up its game against crypto scams. A new team, called the Scam Center Strike Force, is joining forces to take down these frauds. This team includes the DOJ, FBI, Secret Service, and others. They aim to stop scams that trick people out of billions of dollars. These scams, known

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South Park's Spooky Take on Politics and Crypto

November 2, 2025

South Park's latest Halloween episode didn't go the typical scary route. Instead, it served up a satirical feast, mixing politics, crypto scams, and a haunted White House. The show didn't shy away from poking fun at the Trump administration and the chaotic state of affairs in Washington, D. C. Stan

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Gaming Giants Hit by Crypto Scam Wave

October 16, 2025

On October 15, a wave of cyberattacks hit major gaming organizations, with hackers taking over their YouTube channels to push fake cryptocurrency schemes. This wasn't just a one-off incident but a coordinated effort targeting multiple big names in the gaming world. The official Dota 2 channel, run

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Celebrities' Instagram Accounts Used for Crypto Trickery

August 23, 2025

Recently, the Instagram accounts of famous musicians Adele, Future, Tyla, and the late Michael Jackson were taken over by hackers. These hackers used the accounts to promote a fake cryptocurrency called FREEBANDZ, which is not connected to Future or his brand. The coin was created on a Solana platfo

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Beware of Fake Lawyers Trying to Steal Your Crypto

August 18, 2025

Scammers are now pretending to be lawyers to trick people who have already lost money in crypto scams. The FBI has issued a warning about these fake law firms that promise to help recover lost funds but instead steal more money. These scammers are clever. They contact victims out of the blue, claim

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AI Agents: Why They're Not Living Up to the Hype

July 12, 2025

AI agents, powered by large language models, were supposed to be a big deal. They were meant to plan and carry out tasks on their own. But so far, they haven't lived up to the hype. Many companies are struggling to figure out how to use them effectively. One big problem is that AI agents aren't ver

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Crypto Crime Crackdown: A Major Haul

June 19, 2025

The U. S. government has made a significant move against crypto scams. They have taken control of a record amount of cryptocurrency. This money was linked to fraudulent schemes that have cheated people out of billions worldwide. These scams are often called "pig butchering. " They trick victims into