Crypto Scams news and trends

State of the Scam: Can Crypto Clean Up While Scaling Up?
Cryptocurrency // October 14, 2024

Crypto scams have remained a booming industry for scammers who exploit the hype, anonymity and global reach of digital currencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

This Week Web3: Scams, Payments and Stablecoins
Blockchain // September 04, 2024

A lot can change in five years, particularly when it comes to fast-moving innovations like blockchain technology. 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...

Bitcoin Jumps on Calls to Integrate Crypto Into US Asset Arsenal
Cryptocurrency // July 29, 2024

The price of bitcoin hit a six-week high Monday (July 29). The alleged reason? Separate comments made over the weekend by presidential candidates Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Nashville’s Bitcoin Conference that observers believe could signal, if not herald, greater legitimization of the...

Treasury: NFTs ‘Highly Susceptible’ to Fraud and Scams
Cryptocurrency // May 30, 2024

The Treasury Department has a warning for NFT fans: use them at your own risk. 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....

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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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Revolut Introduces Fraud Protection for Crypto Customers

December 17, 2024
Revolut will reportedly offer new anti-fraud security measures to its cryptocurrency customers starting next year. 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 […]

Treasury: NFTs ‘Highly Susceptible’ to Fraud and Scams

May 30, 2024
The Treasury Department has a warning for NFT fans: use them at your own risk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Report: Crypto Remains Underregulated Around Much of the World

March 28, 2024
As of last June, most of the world’s governments hadn’t begun regulating the cryptocurrency sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Feds Seize $9 Million in Crypto ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam Probe

November 21, 2023
Federal authorities have seized almost $9 million in cryptocurrency tied to a scam ring. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...