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FTC warns of scam involving cryptocurrency ATM—and a QR code

The scam involves an impersonator, a QR code, and a trip to a crypto ATM.

On Jan 14, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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Cryptoland wants to be an NFT paradise—it sounds like a digital FyreFest

Red flags abound.

On Jan 14, 2022 by Eleanor Pahl

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How a cryptocurrency fortune crippled a deceased billionaire’s estate

What happens when all a corpse's money is in his cold wallet?

On Dec 23, 2021 by Grace Ferguson

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Tech newsletter: Who’s really behind ‘MAGACOIN’?

Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Jul 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Notorious far-right political operative appears to be behind new ‘MAGACOIN’ cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency wants to represent the '75 million voters who were disenfranchised.'

On Jul 16, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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FaZe clan members accused of ‘pump and dump’ crypto scheme targeting kids

People were outraged by the allegations.

On Jul 2, 2021 by Claire Goforth

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John McAfee reportedly dead at 75

Antivirus pioneer reportedly died by suicide in Spanish prison cell.

On Jun 23, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

El Salvador president Nayib Bukele over Bitcoin background

El Salvador president goes full bitcoin meme bro after historic cryptocurrency legislation passes

The law was passed by a supermajority in the country’s Congress.

On Jun 9, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

A Bitcoin on the end of a fishing line and hook. It is meant to represent a cryptocurrency scam.

People impersonating Elon Musk have made over $2 million in cryptocurrency scams

Cryptocurrency scams have exploded in recent years.

On May 17, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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John McAfee charged over alleged ‘pump and dump’ cryptocurrency scheme

The antivirus pioneer is accused of raking in millions through deceptive pump-and-dumps.

On Mar 5, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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This crypto-billionaire is running for president with Akon at his side

He's the only candidate with Akon advising him.

On Oct 9, 2020 by Eamon Whalen

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Drug dealer loses $60 million after misplacing his Bitcoin code

Don't you hate when you lose millions of dollars?

On Feb 24, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

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PayPal pulls out of Pornhub, leaving sex workers to consider cryptocurrency

It's a devastating but unsurprising move from the payment processor.

On Nov 14, 2019 by Ana Valens

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Report: Fake Libra accounts rampant on Facebook, Instagram

There were 'roughly a dozen' fake pages and accounts on Facebook and Instagram.

On Jul 23, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Facebook Libra Hearing

AOC rips Facebook during Libra House hearing

She did not hold back.

On Jul 17, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich