financialcrime

It’s the Wild West of the digital age, right? Billions go missing each year, gobbled up by rug pulls, phishing attacks and other complex cons. You read the news, you hear the ghost stories, and perhaps even know someone who’s been burned. It feels like a losing battle. Well guess...

Sarah, a single mom, suddenly finds herself spending hours researching DeFi platforms. She’s duly encouraged by the prospect of earning better yields than her old savings account. She plows all of her life savings into KiloEx. She wants to create a nest egg for her daughter to help pay for...

Cryptocurrency scams in the United States recently skyrocketed, with reported losses amounting to $9.3 billion in 2024. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), cryptocurrency scams have exploded by an eye-popping 66% over last year. This shocking trend has an impact across the lifespan, but older Americans are...

Cryptocurrency is a brave new world full of innovative opportunities, but it’s a magnet for scammers hoping to take advantage of naive investors. According to recent reports, a staggering $9.3 billion was lost to crypto scams, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance and proactive security measures. MetaBlock X’s mission is...

The innovative, fast-paced world of cryptocurrency presents great promise as well as the potential for abuse. Hugh Austin was just sentenced to 18 years of prison for his part in a $12 million dollar crypto Ponzi scheme. His case serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of cryptocurrency and...