Crypto scams are not slowing down—they’re evolving. What worked in 2023 no longer works today. The actors behind these operations are becoming more sophisticated, more
After more than a decade of regulatory ambiguity, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued one of the most consequential crypto interpretations to
Recent media coverage involving ransom demands for Bitcoin has reignited a familiar narrative: that cryptocurrency is anonymous, untraceable, and therefore the perfect instrument for modern
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Inside a Modern, Cross-Border Financial Crime Operation In January 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced criminal charges against Venezuelan
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Crypto fraud has entered a new era. The criminals behind today’s scams are no longer relying on crude phishing emails or clumsy fake websites. They
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In a landmark move, the U.S. Department of Justice today announced the creation of the Scam Center Strike Force — a new, multi-agency initiative designed
