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Estadounidenses perdieron US$ 9.300 millones en estafas con criptomonedas en 2024, según el FBI

El fraude en inversiones cripto se disparó en 2024: víctimas mayores de 60 años perdieron más de US$2.800 millones. Las pérdidas totales alcanzaron US$9.300 millones, un aumento del 66% interanual, según IC3.

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Nigeria arresta a casi 800 personas por estafas con Cripto , según Reuters

Nigeria ha estado tomando medidas enérgicas contra la actividad ilegal relacionada con las Cripto en el país.

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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."

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Léelos y llora: cinco influencers de Cripto que le dieron una mala mano a sus seguidores

Desde fantásticas proyecciones de precios hasta promociones de proyectos pagos sin Aviso legal completa, estos influencers de Cripto jugaron un juego perdedor, ofreciendo recomendaciones de Cripto que pueden haber perjudicado a sus millones de seguidores.

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Crypto Investment Scams Fall With Market Downturn, but DeFi Hacks Surge: Report

Crypto investment scams are down along with the rest of the market, Chainalysis Director of Research Kim Grauer tells “First Mover,” citing macroeconomic headwinds and law enforcement actions. But, at the same time “the hacking of DeFi protocols is way up,” she explains.

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Crypto Criminal Activity Falls With Rest of Market: Chainalysis

Chainalysis Director of Research Kim Grauer discusses why crypto scams are receding this year amid the latest market downturn. Plus, a closer look at how retail investors are responding to bad actors in the sector.

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CFTC Charges Mirror Trading International With $1.7B Fraud

In one of the biggest scams in bitcoin’s history, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has charged South Africa-based bitcoin pool operator Mirror Trading International with $1.7 billion fraud. CoinDesk’s Danny Nelson dives into the details of this case, touching on the timing of the charges and possible restitution for its victims.

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MetaMask Has a Plan to Help Victims of Crypto Scams

“The Hash” hosts discuss the details, reactions and implications of MetaMask, the browser-based wallet for navigating the world of Web 3, partnering with recovery specialist Asset Reality to try to help victims of crypto scams and phishing attacks recover their lost assets. Could this actually work?

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Bitcoin Scam in South Africa? Africrypt Founders and $3.6B Bitcoin Missing

The founders of South Africa-based crypto investment firm Africrypt are reportedly missing, along with 69,000 bitcoins worth approximately $3.6 billion. "The Hash" team investigates the mystery. "This could rank as one of the largest crypto cons in history," says host Naomi Brockwell.

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