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An illustration of a person holding onto their life savings in one hand and a Swiss franc note in the other as they stand at the edge of a cliff overlooking a chasm below. The ground beneath them is crumbling, symbolizing instability. A faint image of an anchor can be seen on the horizon, barely visible above the clouds. In the distance, smoke rises from what appears to be a bank building collapse. The person's face contorts in worry and fear as they struggle to maintain their grip on both hands.

Flowbank Collapse: The Unlikely Savior of Your Entire Life Savings

The grandeur of cryptocurrency is truly a wondrous thing. A whole market built upon nothing but thin air and reckless abandon for good sense. And now […]

Kevin Nelson August 16, 2024

An illustration of a hacker in sunglasses sitting at a computer with screens displaying various cryptocurrency wallets being hacked. The hacker is surrounded by broken chains representing compromised security while Australian flags are torn apart behind them. A giant red "X" marks the screen where an Aussie wallet was recently stolen, and nearby Chainalysis logos represent collaboration against scammers. In the background, cryptic symbols hint at billions of dollars lost worldwide to approval phishing scams since May 2021.

Crypto News

Australia Just Found Out 2000 People Are Really Bad at Keeping Their Crypto Wallets Safe From Hackers Who Were Waiting for Them to Screw Up

The crypto bros are at it again! Over 2,000 Australians got their wallets hacked because they can't even be bothered to secure them properly. And you […]

Linda Williams August 16, 2024

An illustration of a man with a sly expression being handcuffed behind his back, while holding onto an empty briefcase labeled as "CDN" (Coin Dispute Network), in front of him is a large pile of ethereum coins spilling out from the suitcase; he's standing on top of a Las Vegas sign. In the background are two men with badges and sunglasses looking at each other satisfied. The man being handcuffed has his eyes cast downward, while one of the agents looks up to glance directly at the viewer. A faint image of a blockchain pattern is visible in the sky above them.

Ethereum

Fake Crypto Recovery Service Operator Arrested and Charged: The One Guy Who Actually Got Caught Doing What Thousands of Others Are Still Getting Away With

Oh boy, it's about time someone got caught for running a crypto scam! I mean, come on folks, if you're going to get rich quick with […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

Crypto News

Malaysian Kidnappers Kidnap Chinese Man for the Totally-Not-Scammy Cryptocurrency Everyone Loves to Hate

Well well well! Look what we have here. A bunch of Malaysian kidnappers trying to make a quick buck off some poor Chinese dude with the […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

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WazirX: Because Your Money Was Never Actually Yours Anyway

The eternal saga of cryptocurrency's most ardent fans getting fleeced by hackers and scammers continues unabated! This time, it’s India-based exchange WazirX that finds itself on […]

Linda Williams August 16, 2024

An illustration of two men sitting on opposite sides of prison bars. One man is looking at his watch with a worried expression while counting down days until release on an imaginary calendar. The other man has his head buried in hands as if begging for forgiveness, surrounded by broken chains and shattered glass representing the Ethereum blockchain hack that led to their imprisonment. A faint image of cryptocurrency coins can be seen scattered around them amidst shadows suggesting confinement and darkness.

Crypto News

Ethereum Blockchain Hackers Get Caught Red-Handed and Now Theyre Begging for Forgiveness in Prison While Counting Down the Days Until Their Release

Another day another crypto scam. Can't these people just stick to robbing banks like normal folk? The fact that they managed to steal 25 million dollars […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

An illustration of an old-fashioned money box with coins spilling out onto the ground. A modern smartphone lies next to it displaying a cryptocurrency chart plummeting downwards. In the background, two figures are shown: one is depicted as being chased by police while holding a briefcase full of cash; another figure stands still in front of a cityscape at night, looking worried and surrounded by broken chains symbolizing freedom from crime. The money box has a cracked lid with coins escaping through it, representing the loss associated with digital asset crimes.

Altcoins

Cryptocurrency: Because Who Needs Their Money Anyway

The Hong Kong Police Advisory Group is finally catching up with what we've known for years: cryptocurrency is a scam. Almost $550 million was involved in […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

An illustration of a person holding their phone with an urgent message displayed: "Your Account Is At Risk". The background is filled with swirling red lines indicating chaos while in the foreground there are broken chains symbolizing freedom from scams but also scattered coins and keys suggesting loss. A shadowy figure lurks at the edge, hinting at the scammer's presence. In contrast to this ominous scene, a simple yet clear path leads out of the mess, lined with greenery representing safety and security.

Crypto News

FBI Finally Wises Up That Crypto Exchanges Are Just One Big Scam

Cryptocurrency: where even law enforcement can't escape getting scammed! I guess that's what happens when you're dealing with a "revolutionary" technology created from nothing but hot […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

Crypto News

$Million Dollar Whistleblower Pays Off – Literally

The crypto bros just keep on getting fleeced! It's like they're begging for it with their gullible attitudes and lack of basic financial literacy. The Commodity […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

An illustration of an old-fashioned, ornate hammer smashing a pile of fake company logos and bitcoin coins in mid-air. The background shows Hong Kong's skyline with skyscrapers crumbling into dust as if affected by the impact. A faint image of a Ponzi scheme diagram is visible among the debris at the bottom left corner. In the foreground, two figures are shown being dragged away from the scene while looking back at it, one holding a briefcase and the other clutching an OM token.

Crypto News

Hong Kong Court Brings Down Hammer on Crypto Bros Who Thought They Could Get Away With Making Up Fake Companies and Laundering Their Bitcoin in a Ponzi Scheme

Oh boy, do I love it when these crypto bros think they can just create their own rules and make up fake companies. Mantra Chain? More […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

An illustration of a giant hammer smashing down on a pile of worthless coins with broken chains wrapped around them; in the background, flames engulfing an empty cityscape. A large dollar sign is embedded into the ground amidst the destruction. The scene is bathed in dark red and orange hues to convey chaos and despair. In the foreground, fragments of shattered glass reflect shards of light from a setting sun. Broken chains are strewn about with coins scattered around them as if they were once bound together but now lie broken on the ground.

Crypto News

FTC Fails Miserably Again to Recover Any Actual Money From Anyone in the Crypto Scam Industry Because Who Needs Accountability When You Can Just Pay Lawyers Millions

Oh boy, look at this: another giant pile of worthless cryptocurrency 'investors' getting their comeuppance from a court for being stupid enough to trust FTX. I […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

An illustration of seven figures, dressed as ninjas and wearing masks, caught red-handed by an angry Queens resident with a large hammer, standing amidst scattered bitcoin coins and broken computer screens, while one figure is shown running away. The background depicts a cityscape at night with neon lights reflecting off the wet pavement. In the foreground, two of the figures are seen trying to escape through a window as others struggle underfoot in disarray. A few loose cash app receipts can be spotted amidst the chaos.

Bitcoin

The 7 Most Epic Losers in Queens Just Got Caught Trying to Live the Bitcoin Dream and Ended Up Broke

Oh boy, it's time for another installment of "Crypto Bros Get Caught!" I mean seriously folks, do you really think stealing $300k worth of bitcoin is […]

Linda Williams August 16, 2024

An illustration depicting a large supermarket filled to capacity with rows upon rows of graphics cards stacked high from floor to ceiling, surrounded by police tape and empty shopping carts scattered about; at center left stands an officer holding up one seized graphic card as another looks over their shoulder into the distance. In the background, two Chinese nationals in handcuffs are led away amidst a flurry of activity while onlookers watch with interest. The scene is bathed in dim light with shadows cast across the walls and floor, evoking a sense of foreboding and illicit activity.

Crypto News

Crypto Scams So Big They Need Their Own Supermarkets Now

The never-ending saga of gullible idiots throwing their money at crypto scams continues unabated! Who would have thought that a "supermarket used as a facade for […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

An illustration: A map of 32 US states with a red 'X' marked through it in each state where Binance US has lost its money transmitter license. In contrast, some other states are shown as green dots indicating they still have active licenses for the crypto exchange. The image also features an empty wallet and coins scattered around on the ground symbolizing financial losses due to non-compliance issues with regulatory requirements. A broken chain in the background represents a lack of trust among investors following Binance US' legal troubles involving former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ).

Bitcoin

Binance US: Because Losing Money Is Now a Legitimate Business Model in 32 States

And so it continues: Binance US – a crypto exchange that somehow manages to be worse than its already dodgy parent company - is having its […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

An illustration of a hacker in a hoodie sitting on top of a stack of computer servers wearing sunglasses looking down at two large piles of money, one pile is labeled as "XRP" while the other has "$6.2 million". The background shows a cityscape with skyscrapers representing Manila and there are several broken security cameras hanging from the buildings indicating hacking activity. A red circle surrounds the hacker's head to draw attention. In the foreground, two men in suits can be seen walking away looking worried as they glance back at the scene behind them.

Crypto News

Philippines Charges 2 Russians in $6.2 Million XRP Theft Because Clearly Two Guys From Russia Were Just Hanging Around the Philippines Looking for a Good Heist

Well well, it looks like another day in paradise for crypto enthusiasts! Two Russian nationals have been charged with stealing $6.2 million worth of XRP from […]

Linda Williams August 16, 2024

An illustration of a grandma holding an umbrella with Bitcoin logos and dollar signs falling from it as she stands on top of a mountain range labeled "Decentralization" while below her is a cityscape representing regulatory overreach, where people are running away from rain. In the background there's a group of suits in fancy clothes looking worried at their watches. The grandma has a determined look and one hand extended towards the sky as if calling for more free money to come down.

Crypto News

Bitcoin’s Last Hope: A Desperate Plea for More Free Money From Grandmas So the Bitcoin Policy Institute Can Keep Its Overpaid Consultants in Fancy Suits

In a move as predictable as it is pathetic, the Bitcoin Policy Institute has launched yet another futile attempt to prop up its beloved cryptocurrency with […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

An illustration: A large money bean is surrounded by smaller ones in the background while being held up high above two countries on either side, both shown as small islands and engulfed in a cloud-like substance representing cocaine smoke. The larger money bean has several strings attached to it that go through various shell company buildings with dollar signs floating around them. In the foreground, an image of Cartier's luxury goods is being torn apart by chains while USDT coins are falling from above like rain.

Crypto News

Cartier Family Member Indicted for Using Magic Money Beans to Launder Entire Small Countries in International Cocaine Cartel Scandal

Crypto: where you can launder hundreds of millions in drug money and still get invited to fancy parties! It's like the ultimate badge of honor among […]

Linda Williams August 16, 2024

Crypto News

Justin Sun Wins Court Case Proving He Is Actually Not a Giant Con Artist

You'd think Justin Sun was actually running a real business instead of just printing money with his magic blockchain computer program called TRON! And now he's […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

An illustration: A cartoon Indian authority figure is shown holding a large hammer and smashing down on an overflowing money bag with cryptocurrency coins spilling out from it in all directions; nearby are two people looking worried as they hold onto their own bags of cash which have been partially torn open, revealing empty spaces where the missing funds were once held. In the background there's a faint image of a Ponzi scheme pyramid collapsing and crumbling to dust.

Crypto News

Indian Authorities Bury Proof They Were Always Too Busy Making Money Off Crypto to Care About Any Actual Regulation

It's about time someone finally took action against these crypto scams that have been fleecing gullible investors for far too long! Highrich Online and HR Crypto […]

Sam Rogers August 16, 2024

An illustration of a wanted poster with the image of two outlaws on horseback riding away into the sunset towards mountains covered in snow; one outlaw is holding a bag full of gold coins while the other holds up a tablet displaying cryptocurrency symbols. The background features an old-fashioned clock tower, its face shattered and broken. In the foreground, there are scattered papers with numbers and codes written all over them. A faint image of Utah's landscape can be seen in the distance behind the outlaws as they ride off into the mountains.

Crypto News

Utah Residents Caught Running Wild West Crypto Outlaw Operation: No License Required

Well well well! Look who's trying to get rich quick with their unlicensed crypto business - two Utah residents are facing the music after being indicted […]

Sam Rogers August 15, 2024

An illustration of a person sitting at an ice cream parlor counter with two cones in front of them: one empty and the other full. The empty cone has a few crumbs on it but no visible signs of being licked or eaten from; the full cone is partially melted, revealing that someone had been eating directly out of it before leaving some behind. A spoon lies next to the person's hand with ice cream stuck in its bowl. In the background there are several people walking by outside through a window while others sit at tables enjoying their own desserts inside.

Crypto News

Court Just Found Out You Can Still Be Sued for Eating Your Own Ice Cream

The crypto bros are celebrating this "victory" without realizing they've just lost their lunch money again! The court dismissed the claims related to secondary BNB sales […]

Linda Williams August 15, 2024

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