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In the past year, Australians have lost AU$180 million (US$122 million) to cryptocurrency scams, with most victims being under 50 years old, according to a recent report from the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its crackdown on crypto fraud, focusing on Triten Financial Group and GCZ Global, led by Jonathan and Tanner Adam.
Apple Mac users are facing a new security threat from malware known as “Cthulhu Stealer,” which is designed to compromise personal data and cryptocurrency wallets.
India is ramping up its investigation into Telegram following the recent arrest of CEO Pavel Durov in France.
Former Chinese billionaire Yang Bin has been sentenced to six years in a Singapore prison for orchestrating a fraudulent crypto investment scheme.
Thai authorities recently uncovered an illegal Bitcoin mining operation in Ratchaburi, a town near Bangkok, after residents complained about persistent power outages.
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham is rolling out a bounty program to track down the owners of crypto wallets involved in a digital asset scam.