Drug Dealers Have Moved on to Social Media
The marketing of illegal drugs on open platforms is “gaining prominence,” authorities note, while the number of drug transactions on the dark web has decreased in recent years. Powered by...
Stop Calling Online Scams ‘Pig Butchering,’ Interpol Warns
Experts say the catchall term for online fraud furthers harm against victims and could dissuade people from reporting attempts to bilk them out of their money. Powered by WPeMatico
Lido Ends Staking on Polygon; Refocuses on Ethereum
The Lido community has voted to end staking services on Polygon, due to significant challenges that has limited adoption. Lido Shuts Down Polygon Staking Lido Finance has announced it will be effectively discontinuing its staking service on Polygon. According to a Dec. 16 blogpost, the decision was reached after an extensive decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) […] Powered by...
French Bybit Users Face Service Shutdown—Withdrawals End in Weeks
Crypto exchange Bybit will cease withdrawal and custody services for French users starting Jan. 8, 2025, citing regulatory changes, urging users to withdraw assets promptly to avoid disruptions. Bybit to End Withdrawals in France Bybit, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will no longer provide withdrawal and custody services to users in France, starting […] Powered by...
Seized Bitcoin Triples in Value, Helping Fraud Victims Recover Losses
Law enforcement’s swift action seized $900,000 in bitcoin from a Nigerian fraud scheme, and its soaring value may fully reimburse victims of a $1 million scam. Bitcoin Boom: Law Enforcement’s Quick Move Recovers Millions for Scam Victims The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced on Monday that bitcoin seized during a […] Powered by...
