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A Pennsylvania State Police unit is advising the public of a new bitcoin scam targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly seniors. Scammers contact them through email, phone, or other electronic means, claiming there’s a fraudulent activity involving their personal information. Posing as representatives of the victim’s financial institution, these scammers then direct victims to contact a supposed … Read more
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has revoked Blockfi Lending LLC’s finance lending license for violations under California’s Financing Law (CFL). Blockfi agreed to the revocation and to halt certain practices deemed harmful, following an examination that revealed the company failed to assess borrowers’ repayment ability, charged interest before disbursement, neglected to … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a website to gather information from individuals affected by the 2016 Bitfinex hack, where approximately 120,000 BTC were stolen. The site provides a platform for potential victims to assert their rights under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act (CVRA) and submit statements detailing their losses. In 2016, defendant … Read more
Grayscale Investments has announced plans for reverse share splits for its Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (Ticker: BTC) and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (Ticker: ETH). Effective at 5:00 pm ET on Nov. 19, the BTC fund will undergo a 1-for-5 split, while the ETH fund will undergo a 1-for-10 split. These adjustments are intended … Read more
Germany’s economic troubles deepen as the ruling coalition disintegrates, exacerbating issues like shrinking investment and consumer confidence. Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, signaling a potential snap election. Germany’s economy, already struggling with high energy costs and lagging EU growth since 2018, is expected to contract for a second consecutive year, making it … Read more
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Martin Schlegel has cautioned about cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether, describing them as volatile and energy-intensive, and highlighting links to illegal activities that complicate regulation. Speaking at an event hosted by Aargauische Kantonalbank in Brugg, Switzerland, Schlegel noted that, while virtual currencies have seen significant growth, they remain a “niche … Read more
A Minnesota man, Joshua Paul Armbrust, 44, has been indicted for a “cryptojacking” scheme that exploited his former employer’s computing resources to mine ether (ETH), causing over $45,000 in damages, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota. Armbrust, who resigned from his job at Digital River, allegedly accessed the company’s Amazon … Read more
The FBI’s Atlanta Division has warned that cybercriminals are bypassing multifactor authentication (MFA) by stealing “Remember-Me cookies” from victims’ computers. These cookies, which allow users to stay logged in without re-entering credentials or MFA, are commonly used when users select the “Remember this device” option. Once obtained, hackers can exploit these cookies to access victims’ … Read more
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) issued a Desist and Refrain Order on Monday to Trage Technologies Ltd., also known as Trage Tech, for alleged violations of securities laws. The DFPI claims that Trage Tech, which operates out of the Marshall Islands and Panama, promoted “Crypto Arbitrage Investment Packages” without proper registration. … Read more
The Pakistani government has proposed amendments to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act to recognize central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as legal tender. These changes would authorize the central bank to issue, regulate, and manage digital currency in both digital and physical forms. The amendments expand Section 24 to include digital issuance alongside traditional … Read more
