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Feds Seize $7M in Crypto Scam—DOJ Tells Victims: Come Get Your Money

The DOJ has recovered $7 million from a global crypto scam and is urging victims to claim their share of the funds.

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The death of public wallets: Why crypto needs privacy to compete with TradFi

The article discusses the vulnerabilities of public crypto wallets, the rise of privacy wallets, and the balance between transparency, security, and compliance for mainstream adoption.

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Myanmar syndicate fingered in gold coin investment scam

A Myanmar cybercrime syndicate orchestrated a gold coin cryptocurrency scam, targeting U.S. citizens through deceptive practices, utilizing fake identities and social media manipulation.

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Bitcoin scams targeting the elderly are on the rise in Arizona county

Pima County, AZ reports rising Bitcoin scams targeting the elderly, often involving impersonation and ATM transactions, leading to significant financial losses.

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Montana Cracks Down on Crypto Scams as $12.5 Billion in Fraud Sparks Statewide Alarm

Montana seeks to regulate digital assets amid rising cryptocurrency scams targeting vulnerable residents, especially seniors, with a focus on consumer protection and proactive outreach.

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Chinese couple linked to a crypto scam, kidnapping arrested in Thailand

Thai police arrested a Chinese woman linked to a $17.7 million crypto scam, uncovering her fugitive boyfriend wanted for kidnapping, amid a rising trend of cryptocurrency fraud.

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Vultisig founder says DPRK-linked Bybit transactions are ‘legitimate’

ZachXBT accused Vultisig of profiting from $200,000 in revenue tied to stolen Bybit crypto, primarily laundered by North Korea, while CEO defends transaction legitimacy.

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Hacker steals $8.4M from RWA restaking protocol Zoth

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Is SWIFT Partnering with Ripple? Hacked Claims Fuel XRP Rumors

Unverified claims suggest a potential SWIFT and Ripple partnership involving XRP, ignited by a hacked report. Despite XRP's benefits, challenges such as regulation and adoption remain.

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New Malware Is Draining Crypto Wallets Through Google Chrome

StilachiRAT malware targets cryptocurrency users, stealing wallet credentials and financial data by bypassing Chrome encryption and monitoring clipboard activity for transactions.