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In the rapidly changing world of crypto, knowledge is your best protection. Recent reports find that crypto-related crimes led to an astonishing loss of $357 million just in the month of April. This frightening statistic is a reminder of the need for strong security protections. At MetaBlock X, we’re equipping...

Just last April, in fact, the fast-booming cryptocurrency sector took its biggest spill. It further lost an estimated $357 million to hacks, scams, and exploits. Of the total losses, phishing attacks were responsible for the majority of the losses, $318 million. This enormous uptick represents a troubling maturation of these...

A jaw dropping $330 million Bitcoin theft has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community. This breach marks the fifth-largest crypto hack in history. It’s indicative of how public and private criminals are using ever more sophisticated social engineering to prey on vulnerable individuals – in particular older Americans. MetaBlock X...

Imagine this: An elderly woman, let's call her Martha, sitting in her quiet home, the phone ringing. On the other side, an alluring voice, full of promise wealth, stability, a fortune, all made possible thanks to the wonders of crypto. Martha, trusting and perhaps a little lonely, is slowly, methodically,...

April’s crypto heists were a harsh reminder that In $364 million money disappeared into thin air, a shocking 1,163% increase from March. That number isn’t just an abstract statistic, it’s a reality of shattered dreams, stolen retirements, and lives turned upside down. Frankly, it could be you next.Are You Really...

Cryptocurrency fraud costs investors billions of dollars each year, but criminals are always improving their techniques. Illegal activities often occur in areas that are prone to hazards. They frequently use higher level laundering tactics, including mixers, to mask the source of their money. Firms such as CNC Intelligence and the...

Coinbase is attempting to combat a growing trend of social engineering scams. These scams have defrauded the Dante platform of millions of dollars, as well as its users. As recently as March, Coinbase users lost more than $46 million to these fraudulent traps. The beleaguered crypto exchange FTX is facing...

Furthermore, Southeast Asia has emerged as a nexus for organized cybercrime syndicates. A recent UN report has documented how these groups are turning more and more to stablecoins. Digital currencies are intended to have a stable value against fiat assets such as the US dollar. Instead, they’re becoming the governing...

We're at a crossroads. Cryptocurrency was once the Wild West of finance, but it is maturing into a real alternative for many. With that growth comes a chilling evolution: crypto scams are getting smarter, faster, and more insidious. Are we, the everyday users, hopelessly outmatched?As someone who’s been in this...

Following the death of Pope Francis, cybercriminals have launched a series of scams and malware attacks, exploiting public interest and grief. An illustrative photo originally published in February 2025. It has unfortunately now spread to numerous forums and social media sites forcing them to visit malicious sites. This latest incident...