fraud

Each year, criminals walk away with billions of dollars in crypto fraud as they get smarter and better at exploiting the system. So these sophisticated phishing schemes and elaborate Ponzi schemes are just everywhere—pushing people into these schemes. It’s become a wild west for scams, taking advantage of unsuspecting people....

We're told crypto is the future. Liberty through decentralized finance, emancipation from legacy financial institutions, entering a golden age of innovation and prosperity. What if that future is being built on a foundation of forced labor, human trafficking, and generational trauma? What if the glitzy, technocratic sheen of crypto concealed...

The crypto space, despite its potential, is indeed risky by nature. With complex cybercrimes to even more elaborate fraud schemes, the digital asset space is an extraordinary minefield, especially for retail investors and users. Understanding these threats, MetaBlock X is focused on delivering not just strategic insights, but crucial security...

Eugene William Austin Jr., 62, of Port Jefferson, New York, was sentenced to 18 years in prison. He led a complex, multi-year scheme that defrauded more than two dozen victims of almost $12 million. Nicky Austin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel.In September 2024, a federal...

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...

Shortcomings in the “Elusive Comet” attack should serve as a wake-up call. Someone lost $100,000. One hundred thousand dollars! Gone because of a Zoom exploit. We should have a serious discussion about why our existing crypto regulations have not only failed consumers, but you and I. It’s not only the...

That's what the crypto space often feels like, isn't it? Exciting, full of potential, but lawless. And now AI is giving the outlaws the keys to the castle.AI's Deepfake DeceptionI've always said, trust your gut. But what do you do when your gut is getting gaslit by a hyper-realistic deepfake?...

Today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape is making these scams easier, more lucrative and more sophisticated. They use the most sophisticated artificial intelligence and technology to trick and defraud people and organizations. MetaBlock X knows that it’s important to stay informed and stay active in protecting against these new and emerging...

The Wild West days of DeFi are over, right? We’re past the point of discussing meme coin volatility here. This is the banner of our nonpartisan security crisis. This compliance could stifle the entire ethos upon which decentralized finance was built. Chainalysis' recent findings paint a grim picture, and frankly,...

DeFi.Decentralized Finance.It’s the same promise of a financial revolution, moving power and control from Wall Street to you.History shows that revolutions, too, can be hijacked. The example of Zak Coyne, the LabHost developer, is a clear indication that as we approach this transformation, we could use some guardrails. He received...