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Chainalysis Exec on How Bad Actors Scammed $2M From Ethereum Merge
Chainalysis Cybercrimes Research Lead Eric Jardine discusses how bad actors were able to take advantage of the Ethereum merge and drain $2 million from the ecosystem in and around the merge date. It was a "classic scam setup," Jardine said. "A 'doubling your money for free' type approach."
These Countries Are Most Affected by Ethereum Merge-Related Scams: Chainalysis
A Chainalysis report reveals bad actors took advantage of the Ethereum Merge to make millions via scams. Cybercrimes Research Lead Eric Jardine breaks down the countries that were most heavily affected, including Finland, Panama and Vietnam.
Most Crypto Scams on BNB Chain, Solidus Labs Says
Nearly 12% of all BEP-20 tokens, the standard token on BNB chain, are tied to scams, according to recently released research from crypto risk monitoring firm Solidus Labs. Chief Operating Officer Chen Arad joins to discuss the report.
Il Cripto Exchange FTX risarcirà le vittime di phishing API con una cifra fino a 6 milioni di dollari
Sam Bankman-Fried ha affermato che questa è l'ultima volta che FTX risarcirà gli utenti per un attacco di phishing.
How the SEC Plans to Ramp Up its Anti-Crypto Scam Efforts
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is hiring 20 new enforcement staff for a unit that protects investors from crypto scams, focusing on NFTs, decentralized finance (DeFi) and coin offerings. “The Hash” group discusses how added personnel could diversify perspective within the SEC and the downfalls of “regulation by enforcement.”
New York Man Arrested for Alleged $1.8M Crypto Mining Scam
CoinDesk U.S. Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon discusses a recent arrest made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of 37-year-old Chester “Chet” Stojanovich for an alleged $1.8 million crypto-mining scam. Ligon explains the details of this case and the extent to which Stojanovich lied to his customers.
Netflix’s ‘Crypto King’ Brings QuadrigaCX Story to the Mainstream
Netflix is set to release a new documentary titled “Crypto King,” which investigates the infamous story of Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX and its founder Gerald Cotten. “The Hash” hosts discuss the legacy of QuadridgaCX and how this film might help mainstream audiences learn more about possible financial scams.
How to Avoid NFT Scams
As the world of NFTs continues to explode, so does the risk of scams. In this episode of “Community Crypto,” EmpireDAO founder Mike Fraietta discusses the most common NFT scams and the ways investors could keep their digital collectibles safe.
Wonderland Rattled After Co-Founder Tied to Failed QuadrigaCX Exchange
Wonderland’s TIME tokens fell 32% Thursday after blockchain sleuths revealed "Sifu," a core member of the founding team, is an alleged long-time serial scammer. With a conviction and deportation on his record, "Sifu" was also the co-founder of failed Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest development turning heads in the world of DeFi.
Is Crypto a Ponzi Scheme?
In December, Robert McCauley, an economist at Boston University, wrote an op-ed stating, “Bitcoin is worse than a Madoff-style Ponzi scheme.” “The Hash” group breaks down the implications of a corresponding CoinDesk opinion piece that questions whether crypto truly is a scam and a Ponzi scheme.
