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Scams, Schemes and Crypto Privacy, Feat. Preston Byrne
“There’s no easy answers” for bitcoin companies, says lawyer Preston Byrne.
US Authorities Freeze COVID-19 Website Alleged Scammer Tried to Sell for Bitcoin
The U.S. departments of Justice and Homeland Security seized coronaprevention.org after its owner allegedly tried to sell it for $500 in bitcoin.
FBI Warns COVID-19 Scammers Are Targeting Crypto Holders
The FBI is warning that fraudsters are about to unleash a surge of coronavirus cryptocurrency scams.
Chinese Financial Watchdog Warns of Manipulative Crypto Exchanges
A Chinese financial watchdog warned investors of rising risks in crypto investments as the global stock market continues to fluctuate.
UK Counties Warn of Bitcoin Scams Using Coronavirus as a Hook
U.K residents are being warned against scammers claiming to offer information on locals infected with coronavirus for payments in bitcoin.
Alleged Architects of $720M BitClub Ponzi Request Jail Release Over Coronavirus Risk
The accused scammers argue they are unable to follow medical advice in an enclosed jail environment.
Thieves Swindle $2M From Coronavirus Preppers With Hand Sanitizer, Face Mask Scams
Scammers purporting to sell face masks, hand sanitizer and medication have stolen at least $2 million in cryptocurrency from panicking consumers, claims blockchain security firm AnChain.AI.
UK Financial Regulator: Watch Out for Coronavirus Crypto Scams
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is asking investors to watch out for coronavirus-related crypto scams.
DISCUSSION: US Crypto Taxes Are a Nightmare. Could These Proposals Help?
Nobody likes taxes but for U.S.-based blockchain users things can be particularly awful. This week we discuss U.S. tax treatment of "virtual currencies" and how scams find a home wherever opportunity exists, at least for a while.
Better Regulation Could Curb Crypto Scams, Chainalysis Report Says
Chainalysis’ 2019 crime report found illicit activities accounted for roughly 1 percent of overall crypto transactions last year, and better enforcement of anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations could stamp out a large portion of that.
