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Scammers Impersonate EU Regulators During MiCA Migration

A rise in impersonation scams is raising urgency around verifying authorised crypto providers.

Japan Regulators Urge Crypto Exchanges to Add Withdrawal Delays and Stronger Fraud Controls

Minnesota Ban on Crypto Kiosks Takes Effect as States Move to Close a Fast Fraud Route

Missouri Sues CoinFlip Over Crypto‑ATM Fraud and Hidden Fees

UK Sanctions Xinbi, Targeting Crypto Hub Behind Southeast Asia Scam Centers

UK Sets 2026–2029 Fraud Strategy Targeting Rising Crypto Scams

Arizona Attorney General Launches Online Tool to Report Crypto ATM Scams

AI and Impersonation Drove Record $17 Billion in Crypto Scams, Chainalysis Finds

Pleasant Hill Police Recover and Return Majority of $350,000 Lost in Crypto Scam

FBI: Bitcoin ATM Scam Losses Hit $333 Million in 2025 as Regulators Tighten Focus

FBI: Crypto ATM Scams Cost Americans $333 Million in 2025

Circle Confirms 'CircleMetals' Press Release Was Fake, Issues User Warning

AFP Warns Scammers Are Exploiting ReportCyber to Impersonate Police, Drain Crypto Wallets

CBI Probes $1.4 Million Crypto Romance Scam in Colorado After Funds Traced to Cold Wallets

Investor Loses 783 BTC ($91 Million) in Support-Impersonation Scam