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Crypto ATM Ban Proposed in New Zealand Financial Crime Crackdown
Cryptocurrency // July 09, 2025

New Zealand wants to outlaw cryptocurrency ATMs and place limits on overseas cash transfers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Scammers Impersonate Trump Inaugural Committee to Steal Crypto
Cryptocurrency // July 06, 2025

Federal prosecutors say scammers posed as the presidential inaugural committee to steal thousands in cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Secret Service Plans Global Expansion of Anti-Crypto Crime Effort
Cryptocurrency // July 06, 2025

The U.S. Secret Service is reportedly expanding its cryptocurrency crime prevention efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Global Watchdog FATF Says Most On-Chain Illicit Activity Involves Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency // June 26, 2025

The growing adoption of stablecoins and other virtual assets (VAs) “could amplify illicit finance risks,” the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said Thursday (June 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Crypto Winter Didn’t Chill Fraudsters Ability to Score $20 Billion in 2022

March 06, 2023
Even the criminals have felt the chill of the crypto winter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

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SEC Says Cryptocurrency Scam Took $14 Million From Retail Investors

December 23, 2025
An investment scam allegedly took $14 million from retail investors by connecting with them on social media and convincing them to fund accounts on fake crypto asset trading platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Crypto ATM Ban Proposed in New Zealand Financial Crime Crackdown

July 09, 2025
New Zealand wants to outlaw cryptocurrency ATMs and place limits on overseas cash transfers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Scammers Impersonate Trump Inaugural Committee to Steal Crypto

July 06, 2025
Federal prosecutors say scammers posed as the presidential inaugural committee to steal thousands in cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Secret Service Plans Global Expansion of Anti-Crypto Crime Effort

July 06, 2025
The U.S. Secret Service is reportedly expanding its cryptocurrency crime prevention efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...