Nigeria’s new Virtual Assets Council doesn’t close all the loopholes in crypto-asset regulation.
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NZ has ruled out an outright ban on crypto ATMs. Overseas experience suggests targeted safeguards could protect users from fraudsters.
Technology has supercharged fraud. The ruses are ancient, but the tools scammers use are cutting edge.
Researchers identified 5 major security pitfalls – and how to steer clear of them.
Roughly 80% of the coin supply will be distributed to its founders over the course of three years – and that could leave everyday investors holding the bag.
Donald Trump’s launch of his meme coin — coupled with low public understanding of crypto assets — could lead to financial losses from risky and speculative investments.
Seniors are vulnerable to fraud, especially when they have little social interaction and are not comfortable with technology. Here’s how to help them protect themselves.
Our research looked at who was most vulnerable to cryptocurrency investment scams. One of the groups most at risk? Socioeconomically advantaged, financially literate Australians.
For cryptocurrency to thrive in Nigeria, there must be balanced regulation but not at the expense of financial and monetary stability.
Cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried may face a jail term of more than a century after conviction on seven counts of fraud and money laundering.
The craze for crypto-currencies continues to grow. However, the environment is risky for investors, not only in terms of volatility, but also because of fraud.
2021 saw particularly higher losses for vulnerable demographics. The numbers are startling – and the government arguably isn’t doing enough.
From initial coin offerings that are totally fake to fraudsters demanding payments in crypto, scams involving cryptocurrencies are on the rise. Two experts explain why – and how to protect yourself.
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