Ten percent of crypto holders surveyed made no attempt at protecting their assets; victimization varied strongly by age.
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Crystal Blockchain Study Reveals $16.7 Billion in Crypto Assets Stolen Since 2011
Crystal Blockchain, a company that provides blockchain data and analytics, published a study covering security breaches, fraud, and scams related to cryptocurrency and decentralized finance
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British Bank Natwest Implements New Limits on Cryptocurrency Payments to Combat UK Crypto Scams
On March 14, 2023, the U.K.-based bank Natwest Group announced new limits on cryptocurrency payments, citing crypto scams that cost U.K. consumers £329 million annually.
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NatWest bank puts $6K monthly limit on crypto exchange payments
NatWest’s head of fraud protection emphasized the importance of self-custody in crypto amid the bank imposing new crypto restrictions.
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Fraudsters Offer Russians Bogus Chance to Invest in Fake ‘State Cryptocurrency’
Internet users in Russia have been targeted in an email campaign advertising the launch of an alleged cryptocurrency issued by the state. Potential victims are
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Hong Kong’s losses to crypto scams doubled to $217M last year: Report
Crypto-related scams in Hong Kong reportedly accounted for over 50% of the total $407 million stolen from city residents in tech crimes in 2022.
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