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Retiree Loses $840K to Three Crypto Scams

March 21, 2026

A Hong Kong retiree, aged 66, lost about $840, 000 in a series of three crypto scams. The first contact happened on WhatsApp in September 2025. A person claimed to be a “virtual currency expert” and promised steady profits. The retiree sent $180, 000 and put crypto into a wallet the scammer controll

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Crypto Kiosks: Why Washington Needs New Rules

February 15, 2026

People in Washington shops are finding small machines that look like ATMs but let you buy or sell digital money. These kiosks are not backed by banks and do not follow the same rules that protect regular banking transactions. They can be handy, but many scammers use them to steal from people who tru

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Crypto Scams Hit Record High in 2025: AI and Tricks to Blame

January 15, 2026

In 2025, crypto scams reached an all-time high, with losses hitting a staggering $17 billion. This surge wasn't just about more scams but smarter, more convincing ones. The average amount lost per scam jumped to $2, 764, a huge leap from $782 the previous year. AI and impersonation tactics played a

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Bitcoin's Big Moves and Crypto's Legal Hurdles in December

January 1, 2026

In December, Bitcoin's price dropped by 4%, ending the year lower than it started. Despite this, Strategy, a software company known for its Bitcoin investments, bought over 22, 000 Bitcoin. This purchase added to their already massive holdings, bringing their total to around 3. 3% of all Bitcoin in

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Crypto Scams: How a Young Man Stole Millions

December 21, 2025

The crypto world is booming, but so are the scams. Recently, a young man named Ronald Spektor made headlines for allegedly stealing $16 million from Coinbase users through a phishing scam. This wasn't some high-tech hack. Instead, it was a simple trick that played on people's fears. Spektor pretend

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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

entertainment

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

technology

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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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