North Gyeongsang Province seized $890,000 in crypto from residents who failed to pay taxes. The province aims to recover $136 million in unpaid taxes by the end of the year, using aggressive measures against tax evaders.
AnaisBlockchain security firm SlowMist warns of rising scams using fake trading bots that falsely claim ties to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. These schemes lure users into investing, only for their funds to disappear. Exercise caution and avoid suspicious links and unverified code.
CatherineHTX has partnered with TradingView to allow users to trade cryptocurrencies directly within the TradingView platform, enhancing the trading experience. This integration provides users with easier access to HTX's services and resources, enabling more efficient and flexible trading strategies.
AnaisHong Kong police dismantled a fraud syndicate that used deepfake technology to scam individuals out of approximately HK$360 million (around $46 million) through romance scams. A total of 27 suspects were arrested, including five believed to have ties to organised crime, highlighting the growing threat of sophisticated online scams.
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AlexTikTok is under UK scrutiny for allegedly operating as an unlicensed crypto exchange, raising concerns about financial regulation. This mirrors recent actions against platforms like Telegram, sparking questions about whether more social media apps will face similar scrutiny.
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MiyukiDonald Trump’s WLFI token sale raised $9 million, far short of its $300 million target, amidst website crashes and technical issues. With delayed support from Trump and access limited to accredited investors, scepticism grows over the project’s chances of recovery.
KikyoPhishing attacks targeting Ledger users are on the rise, with scammers sending fake emails about a nonexistent security feature called "Ledger Clear Signing." These emails urge users to provide sensitive information, putting their cryptocurrency at risk.
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