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Cryptocurrency FTX is Facing Collapse

Bankman-Fried Scandal The cryptocurrency FTX is facing collapse following a scandal involving its CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. The crypto billionaire was scrutinized after FTX suddenly bottomed out in November of 2022. According to reports, a whistleblower contacted the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report fraud. Background This shocked many in the cryptocurrency community, as Bankman-Fried had previously been seen as a respected and reputable figure. He was arrested on December 12th, 2022, by Bahamian authorities, as requested by the […]

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Top 5 NFT Fraud Schemes

News / By Josie Pruett

Today’s world is plagued by all different kinds of scams, and right now we want to bring to your attention, the top 5 NFT Fraud Schemes to look out for in the new and sometimes scary world of trading NFTs. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have taken the ever-growing cryptocurrency world by storm in the last twelve months. The process can be confusing, so allow me to elaborate a bit. In order to trade in NFTs, you first have to

Scammers Target Ukraine Donors

News / By Cory Svihla

At the height of the Russian invasion, scammers target Ukraine donors using various email phishing tactics. This blog was originally written as an article published in the Star Tribune Business Section, on March 13th, 2022. See below. Star Tribune: “How to Guard Against Scammers Preying on Donors to Ukraine” The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a tragedy. Scammers see these types of tragedies as an opportunity to turn your compassion, generosity, sympathy and vulnerability into a money-making venture. Events that have

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