615 Crypto Scam Sites Dismantled by Australian Regulator
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has shut down more than 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites, including 615 targeting cryptocurrency. The regulator noted that collaboration with other agencies and advanced detection techniques have enabled ASIC to swiftly take down scams, contributing to the $1.3 billion in financial losses reported by Australians in 2023. […]
Hackers Exploit McDonald’s Instagram to Promote Fake Grimace Coin, Netting $700,000 in Solana
Hackers recently took control of McDonald’s official Instagram account to promote a fraudulent Grimace meme coin, successfully scamming users out of $700,000 in Solana. The attackers also compromised the personal X account of McDonald’s Senior Marketing Director to further spread the scam. Grimace Coin, originally created as a meme token inspired by a social media […]
Gold-Backed and Ready to Shine: HAQQ Founders Share Story Behind Deenar Stablecoin
HAQQ brings together the most reputable actors of Ethical finance in order to promote community-driven decentralized technologies worldwide. HAQQ is an EVM-equivalent chain, based on Cosmos SDK. The technology behind HAQQ makes it possible for any smart contract created on other EVM chains to be deployed onto the new network without any changes needed. Mohammed […]
Arizona AG Warns Scammers Always Find New Ways to Steal Your Money With Crypto
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a warning about the rising threat of cryptocurrency scams targeting vulnerable individuals, especially seniors. These scams include fraudulent investment schemes, impersonation of businesses or government entities, and blackmail, exploiting the public’s lack of cryptocurrency knowledge. Mayes urged residents to verify suspicious claims, avoid sharing personal information, and report […]
Lack of Cohesion Hinders AI Adoption in Africa, NEPAD Boss Says
Nardos Bekele, CEO of NEPAD, believes AI can significantly benefit Africa by addressing various challenges and accelerating progress towards Agenda 2063. Although AI offers potential improvements in sectors like health, education, and agriculture, challenges such as fragmented digital infrastructure and ethical concerns hinder its adoption. Africa’s Agenda 2063 According to the head of an African […]
QR Code Scams: TN Attorney General Issues Warning
The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office has issued a QR code scam alert, warning consumers about fraudulent QR codes used in various scams, including fake cryptocurrency investments. Consumers are urged to verify sources, check codes for tampering, and use secure scanner apps. Tennessee Attorney General Warns of QR Code Scams The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office issued […]
Campaign Advisor Says Harris Will ‘Support Policies’ Promoting Growth of Digital Currencies
On Wed., Aug. 21, 2024, Bloomberg shared that Vice President Kamala Harris intends to back policies that favor digital currencies. Brian Nelson, a senior advisor for the Harris campaign, told Bloomberg in an interview that if Harris secures the presidency in November, she will “support policies that ensure that emerging technologies and that sort of […]
Binance Says It Protects Over $2.4 Billion From Crypto Scams This Year
Crypto exchange Binance says it has protected over $2.4 billion from scams and fraudulent activities this year, safeguarding more than 1.2 million users worldwide. The exchange’s AI-driven and manual risk management system identified and blocked suspicious transactions, particularly during crypto withdrawals, where $1.1 billion in scam-related activities were thwarted, Binance explained. $2.4 Billion Saved, Says […]
Devere CEO Advises Shifting Away From US Assets as Dollar Weakens
Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisory and investment management firm Devere Group, has advised investors to reassess portfolios due to the U.S. dollar’s significant drop, which signals a potential shift in market dynamics. The dollar’s decline could present both challenges and opportunities, he said, advising investors to strategically diversify away from dollar-heavy assets to capitalize […]
Experts Question Ghana VP’s Gold-Backed Currency Pledge
A Ghanaian banking consultant, Richmond Atuahene, has expressed concerns about Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s pledge to back the cedi with gold. Atuahene believes Ghana needs a stable economic environment before implementing this policy. John Gatsi, a dean at the University of Cape Coast School of Business, warns that backing the cedi with gold alone will […]
