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Seniors in an affluent Southern community have had it with 'doggone' crypto scammers
Residents of Beaufort County, South Carolina, reported $3.1 million in losses from crypto scams, including ones involving bitcoin ATMs, last year alone.NBC News - 5d -
The Collapse of USAID Is Already Fueling Human Trafficking and Slavery at Scammer Compounds
The dismantling of USAID by Elon Musk's DOGE and a State Department funding freeze have severely disrupted efforts to help people escape forced labor camps run by criminal scammers.Wired - Feb. 5 -
Think you’re too smart to be caught by scammers? Think again
From ‘pig butchering’ to ‘CEO scams’ — Nick Stapleton uncovers a new breed of stings aimed at the wealthy, many using AIFinancial Times - 4d -
The Untold Story of a Crypto Crimefighter’s Descent Into Nigerian Prison
As a US federal agent, Tigran Gambaryan pioneered modern crypto investigations. Then at Binance, he got trapped between the world’s biggest crypto exchange and a government determined to make it pay.Wired - Feb. 10 -
Nick Robinson's X account hacked to promote crypto
The Today programme presenter said his login details were stolen after he clicked a link in a fraudulent email.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
The US can’t become the ‘crypto capital of the world’ unless these 6 things change
Crypto advocates may want to pump the brakes after reading President Trump's Jan. 25 executive orderThe Hill - Feb. 11 -
This firm has been bullish on crypto for two years — now it’s calling a top
Analysts at BCA Research say there’s all the classic signs of a top in crypto.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Robinhood had a huge quarter thanks to crypto — here’s why that may continue
These latest earnings show that Robinhood benefited from the recent crypto bull run, and it could encourage Robinhood to push farther into crypto.MarketWatch - 5d -
Coinbase revenue surges more than 130%, driven by postelection crypto rally
Coinbase reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, strengthened by a raging postelection crypto rally at the end of 2024.CNBC - 5d -
Argentina’s Milei Orders Investigation After Promoting Crypto That Cratered
Javier Milei posted about the coin on social media, then deleted it and announced an investigation into whether any laws were broken.The New York Times - 2d -
Argentina president faces impeachment calls over crypto crash
Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a "rug pull" after he promoted a virtual coin on social media.BBC News - 1d -
Chokepoint 2.0: An Investigation Promises the Truth About Crypto’s Biggest Conspiracy
Did bureaucrats in the US plot to cut the crypto industry out of the banking system? An investigation begins.Wired - 13h -
Early Crypto Traders Had Speedy Profit on Trump Coin as Others Suffered Losses
Some traders made tens of millions off a new cryptocurrency launched by President Trump and his sons. Many others lost out.The New York Times - 6d -
Should you give up on ether, XRP and dogecoin as bitcoin continues to dominate the crypto market?
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.MarketWatch - 6d -
With Trump all-in on crypto, bitcoin bulls bet America's corporate balance sheets are next
Last week, White House crypto czar David Sacks held his first press conference to discuss the future of crypto policy coming out of the Trump administration.NBC News - 5d -
With Trump all-in on crypto, bitcoin bulls bet the trillions in cash on America's corporate balance sheets are next
Adoption of cryptocurrency and bitcoin continues to grow, but haven't found a home on corporate balance sheets, where trillions remain in cash and bonds.CNBC - 5d -
Coinbase says crypto is seeing ‘dawn of a new era.’ But does Wall Street share its optimism?
“Crypto’s voice was heard loud and clear in the U.S. elections,” company says.MarketWatch - 4d -
Bitcoin could see $23 billion inflow if these 18 states pass bills to establish crypto reserves
If all 20 bills introduced in 18 states to establish state-level bitcoin reserves are enacted, it could potentially lead to the buying of more than $23 billion worth of bitcoin — or some 247,000 ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Crypto scams likely hit a new record in 2024, driven by 'pig butchering' and AI, says Chainalysis
Crypto scam revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year as cybercriminals leverage new technologies like AI and become more organized.CNBC - 4d -
Crypto and Trump gang up on FDIC over debanking: 'Our story is pretty ridiculous'
After years of struggles with the Biden administration, crypto executives have allies across Washington, and now have a platform to voice their complaints.CNBC - 1d -
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Milei’s crypto scandal weighed on Argentine stocks on Tuesday. Here’s why they could bounce back.
Argentine President Javier Milei is facing impeachment calls after he promoted a little known cryptocurrency libra, which soared and soon plunged. However, it is unlikely to upend Milei’s ...MarketWatch - 2h -
Anthony Scaramucci was a hot Wall Street manager last year thanks to crypto. Now he sees bitcoin hitting $200,000 — this year.
The manager says Trump’s meme coin and other cypto-related actions have “slowed down positive crypto regulation.”MarketWatch - 9h
