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US sanctions tech firm tied to multi million dollar crypto scam operations

US sanctions tech firm tied to multi million dollar crypto scam operations

The US government on Thursday imposed sanctions on Funnull Technology Inc. Tools provided by Funnull made it easier for fraud networks to switch domains and evade detection. Under the sanctions, all US-based assets or interests tied to Funnull or Liu are blocked. The US government on Thursday imposed sanctions on Funnull […]

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Recent Pi Network (PI) Developments, Important Scam Warnings, and More: Bits Recap May 16

Recent Pi Network (PI) Developments, Important Scam Warnings, and More: Bits Recap May 16

TL;DR PI surged to a two-month high after a teaser from the team behind the project, but dropped sharply to around $0.80 following the reveal of the actual news. Binance sparked speculation about a possible PI listing with a cryptic π-themed post, triggering excitement across the community. Shibarium’s marketing strategist, LUCIE, shared a personal story

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Hong Kong Police Develop ‘CryptoTrace’ Tool to Help Track Online Crypto Crimes

Hong Kong Police Develop ‘CryptoTrace’ Tool to Help Track Online Crypto Crimes

Hong Kong Cyber ​​Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) announced the launch of a virtual asset analysis tool to aid in crypto crime investigations. Dubbed ‘CryptoTrace’, the tool is developed in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong, an official release noted. The crypto tool offers “advanced intelligence and investigation support to crime investigation units,”

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Important Warning Affecting All Binance Users: Details Here

Important Warning Affecting All Binance Users: Details Here

TL;DR Scammers are impersonating Binance support on platforms like Telegram to trick users into clicking malicious links that steal credentials or 2FA codes. While Binance’s CEO assured that the company operates around the clock to safeguard user assets, he emphasized that individual vigilance remains paramount. ‘Scammers Never Sleep’ Alongside the technical innovation and opportunities that

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U.S. Treasury Crackdown Exposes Karen National Army’s .5B ‘Pig-Butchering’ Crypto Scam Empire

U.S. Treasury Crackdown Exposes Karen National Army’s $3.5B ‘Pig-Butchering’ Crypto Scam Empire

Key Takeaways: The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Burma’s Karen National Army and its leaders for allegedly running crypto scam syndicates and human trafficking networks that generated billions in victim losses. The KNA’s territory became a hub for “pig butchering” scams, where trafficked people were forced to defraud victims online. These sanctions mark a major escalation in

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U.S. Treasury Crackdown Exposes Karen National Army’s .5B ‘Pig-Butchering’ Crypto Scam Empire

Crypto Hacks and Scams Hit $364M in April, Says CertiK

April 2025 became yet another historic month for the crypto industry, as blockchain security firm CertiK confirmed that a staggering $364 million was lost to scams, hacks, and phishing attacks. #CertiKStatsAlert Combining all the incidents in April we’ve confirmed ~$364M lost to exploits, hacks and scams after ~$18.2m was returned. KiloEx, Loopscale and zkSync all

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