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FBI Agent Says Crypto Investment Scams on LinkedIn ‘Significant Threat’ to Consumers: Report
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly saying that crypto-related investment scams on popular professional networking platform LinkedIn are now a serious threat to the public.
According to a new report by CNBC,…
Crypto entrepreneur Jeff Huang allegedly stole 22,000 ETH, ran over 10 failed projects
👋 Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions!Jeffrey Huang, a tech entrepreneur, former musician, and one of the largest holders of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, allegedly embezzled 22,000 Ethereum (ETH) from…
Dogecoin (DOGE) Co-Creator Calls Crypto Industry a Facilitator of Scams That Exists Outside of…
The co-creator of popular meme token Dogecoin (DOGE) says a lack of traditional oversight leaves crypto traders vulnerable to being fleeced.
In a new interview with Australian media outlet The Project TV, Jackson Palmer, who along…
Richard Branson ramps up efforts to end crypto scams using his name
👋 Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions!Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group, is looking to stop the use of his name in fraudulent crypto schemes, the British billionaire disclosed in an…
Crypto Exchange Gemini Hit With Lawsuit for Alleged Negligence Over $36,000,000 in Customer Funds
A retirement account trust company is suing the crypto exchange Gemini for failing to have the “proper safeguards in place” to protect its customers’ assets.
IRA Financial Trust alleges hackers stole $36 million in crypto assets…
Scammers Compromise Bored Ape Yacht Club and Otherside Discord Servers, Steal 32 NFTs Worth…
Bad actors have reportedly made off with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stolen non-fungible tokens (NFTs) after exploiting the Discord servers of two prominent NFT communities.
According to an investigation from…
Scammers Have Stolen Over $1,000,000,000 in Crypto Assets Since Start of 2021: U.S. Federal Trade…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is laying out the scope and methods used by crypto fraudsters to rack up a billion dollars in illicit gains.
According to a new consumer protection report, the FTC says that since the beginning of…
New crypto scam targets tech savvy individuals
👋 Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions!A San Francisco Examiner report has revealed that two tech-savvy individuals were victims of an elaborate crypto scam that led to the loss of $2.5 million.The report…
U.S. Department of Justice Charges Former OpenSea Executive in First-Ever Insider Trading Crypto…
In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is charging a former executive of the world’s leading non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace with insider trading.
According to a new press release, the DOJ is charging…
Australian consumer group calls for urgent regulation of crypto
👋 Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions!Australian consumer advocacy group Choice urges the new Labor government to prioritize cryptocurrency regulation, the Australian Associated Press reported. The call…
