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ARK36, the Cyprus-based leading alternative investment digital asset fund, has announced today the launch of a unique, proprietary machine learning-based trading software system, to improve the way its portfolio management team can navigate the dynamic world of cryptocurrency trading. The new software will leverage advanced algorithms to enable ARK36s traders to make more informed decisions, navigate market challenges and optimise their trading strategies with precision and confidence. The software will access updated cryptocurrency price information every second and through the recent many months of intensive development work, back-tests and live-tests will predict price movements of specific crypto assets and complete either short or long-positions or not trade dependent on the market developments. It can make investment decisions within 1 minute for complex investments or 1 second for simple tasks.

A key element of the software isAdvanced Algorithmic Trading,utilising sophisticated algorithms to analyse vast amounts of market data, identify patterns, trends, and opportunities in real-time, allowing swift execution and maximum profit. This algorithm uses machine learning to continuously learn and adapt to market conditions, improving its decision-making capabilities over time. An intuitive, user-friendly interface simplifies the trading process, enabling users to easily customise strategies and monitor performance. Built-in risk management and portfolio optimization features help ARK36s traders to mitigate potential risks, while other tools include price alerts, technical indicators, and technical updates. In testing, the software displayed an average monthly +10% increase in performance gains over 12 months. Tests also proved the effectiveness of the softwares risk mitigation and wealth preservation systems, designed for investors who prefer to have stable, smaller returns.

ARK36s team developing and maintaining the new software includesMikkel Morch, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of ARK36, andDr. Mark Moore,Senior Developer and Chief Executive Officer at Atlantic Alpha Strategies LLC, an absolute return hedge fund and a development company in machine learning technology. Mikkel Morchs role is to ensure the effective use of different forces and competencies within and outside of the fund and that the software company is put to optimal use, and to secure financing for the development of the technology.

Dr. Mark Moore is well-known in the investment industry for co-founding Trendlogic Associates, Inc., a registered Commodity Trading Advisor. He served as a board member at numerous well-known companies, including the large international hedge fund Millennium Partners, LP and Health Discovery Corporation. Dr. Moore is at the core of the technical development team and will coordinate the technical efforts with the rest of the Board and other developers from ARK36s team.

Mikkel Morch, Chairman and Non-Executive Director at ARK36,commented:"We are proud to introduce our algorithmic trading system, a state-of-the-art machine learning trading software system that empowers our traders in the ever-evolving cryptocurrency market. Our mission is to level the playing field by providing our traders with a cutting-edge tool that harnesses the power of data and technology. Our algo aims to bring even higher levels of efficiency, accuracy, and profitability to our cryptocurrency trading."

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The crypto landscape is about to shift dramatically.

The Financial Times (FT) reports that Eun Young Choi, the director of the U.S. Department of Justices (DOJ) national cryptocurrency enforcement team, promises intensified scrutiny over illicit activities on digital platforms.

According to the FT, the DOJ plans to focus on crypto exchanges and entities that obscure transaction trails. Choi suggests the Department is keen on addressing companies that either perpetrate crimes themselves or facilitate them, such as by enabling money laundering.

In the Financial Times interview, Choi emphasized the potential ripple effect of this approach. By focusing on those types of platforms, were going to have a multiplier effect, she stated.

Notably, the departments vigilance aims to deter businesses bypassing anti-money laundering or client identification rules, or those not investing in solid compliance and risk mitigation procedures.

As the FT noted, Choi leads a new unit dedicated to criminal misuse of digital assets, positioning the US under President Joe Bidens administration as one of the jurisdictions with the toughest stance on crypto worldwide.

The crypto industry was rocked last year by the downfall of FTX, a previously perceived sound exchange. Its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, is facing criminal charges, including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The Financial Times report also touched upon the US derivatives watchdogs recent legal action against Binance, the worlds largest crypto exchange.

Despite concerns that a stricter crackdown could disrupt the industry, Choi dismissed the notion of too big to fail. She asserted that a companys size would not deter potential charges, especially if theyve grown by disregarding US law.

The DOJs heightened scrutiny extends beyond platforms. The FT report revealed that the department aims to ramp up enforcement against investment scams, which have sharply increased victims losses.

The justice department also intends to address thefts and hacks involving decentralized finance (DeFi), particularly those involving exchanging different types of digital tokens or nascent projects with codes vulnerable to these attacks.

Cryptocurrency enforcement in the U.S. is stepping up its game. How this will reshape the landscape remains to be seen.

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Seattle A Mercer Island, Washington resident who previously served as a start-up company Chief Financial Officer (CFO) was indicted today in U.S. District Court in Seattle for wire fraud for taking and misusing some $35 million from his employer, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Nevin Shetty, 39, is scheduled for arraignment on the indictment on May 25, 2023.

According to the indictment, Shetty was hired as the CFO of a private company in March 2021. The company was raising capital for its work in multiple rounds of funding. The company, with Shetty, was working on policies as to how the money raised should be conservatively invested while the company worked to grow its business. The company adopted an investment policy statement that called for company cash to be invested only in fixed income instruments payable in U.S. dollars. Only certain types of conservative investments were approved.

Despite the fact that Shetty helped draft the policy and disseminate it, he moved $35 million in company funds to a cryptocurrency platform he controlled as a side business. Shetty created that side business, called HighTower Treasury, in or around February 2022. In March 2022, he was told he could not continue as CFO at his employer due to concerns about his performance. Shortly after he got this news, Shetty secretly transferred the funds out of the companys account.

Between April 1 and 12, 2022, Shetty transferred $35,000,100 of his employers money to an account for HighTower. No one else at the company knew of these transfers. The money was supposed to be invested by HighTower in a realm of cryptocurrency sometimes referred to as decentralized finance or DeFi. HighTower would pay Shettys company 6% interest and keep the remainder of any interest earned, which could have been substantial. As an owner of HighTower, Shetty stood to keep those profits. Shetty kept this investment in cryptocurrency secret from the board and other employees at the company where he worked.

However, the cryptocurrency investments soon began declining and by May 13, 2022, the value of the $35 million investment was nearly zero.

The company reported the embezzlement to the FBI who launched an investigation.

Wire fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

The charges contained in the indictment are only allegations. A person is presumed innocent unless and until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Philip Kopczynski.

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New research from the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business and Vanderbilt University explores how celebrity endorsement affects an initial coin offerings (ICO) success. Similar to initial public offerings (IPO) in stock, ICOs raise funds to develop things like a platform or business by issuing a new cryptocurrency before it is traded on an exchange.

Dr. Sean Wilkoff, assistant professor of finance at the University of Nevada, Reno, and Dr. Joshua T. White, assistant professor of finance at Vanderbilt University, previously researched the role of media coverage in the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) market and decided to explore the role of celebrity endorsements in the ICO market. The researchers wanted to find if endorsement works as a substitute for other demand-driving events for cryptocurrencies, such as a presale, if celebrity endorsement increases the overall amount of funds raised and if ICOs with celebrity endorsements had a higher likelihood of being scams.

The media is seen as reputable, and our research found that media reporting on NFTs educated investors about the NFT market, Wilkoff said. With celebrity endorsement, its a different story because celebrities are not defined solely by their ability to provide reputable financial advice.

The research examined 21 celebrities with an online following of 1 million or more people on at least one platform who endorsed an ICO between 2016 and 2018. Celebrities looked at were actors, athletes, a businessman, reality television stars, and a member of royalty.

Research findings indicated that celebrity endorsements can serve as an effective substitute for other demand-driving events, like a pre-sale, but that without a pre-sale, investors lose information such as price signals about the viability of the token, its platform and management team. Celebrity endorsements raise more money at the ICO and have a higher likelihood of being added to an exchange, likely due to the additional capital raised. However, these effects do not translate into long-term success. Researchers also found that celebrity endorsements are more likely to be a scam, especially when the celebritys expertise (e.g., a boxer) does not match that of the platform being built (e.g., a streaming video service). These findings are not generalizable to all investments, just ICOs.

An endorsement is not always a signal of quality, and there is a link between celebrity endorsement and the investment being a scam, Wilkoff said. However, it is important to remember that not all endorsed ICOs are scams and not all scams are celebrity-endorsed.

Recently, many celebrities such as Shaquille O'Neal were implicated in the lawsuit against Futures Exchange (FTX), for endorsing the cryptocurrency exchange, which collapsed as allegations of illegal activity were made public.

Taylor Swift was offered a deal to endorse FTX but declined after doing her research on it, Wilkoff said. Celebrities should conduct due diligence and research any cryptocurrency-related digital asset or exchange before endorsing it and investors should not just blindly trust a celebrity endorsement.

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In January 2023, SOFTSWISS, the leading technology provider for iGaming, was recognized as the Cryptocurrency Company of the Year by the prestigious International Gaming Awards.

As a pioneer in crypto gaming, every quarter the company analyzes the crypto gaming market and shares valuable industry insights. This time, among the main indicators, the team of experts reveals the average portrait of the cryptoplayer.

First quarter results are based on data from over 700 brands provided by SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator and SOFTSWISS Casino Platform.

In the first quarter of 2023, the Total Bets indicator increased by 44.66% compared to the same quarter of the previous year and 2.24% compared to the previous quarter. This data demonstrates a steady growth trend in the iGaming market.

In absolute terms, the sum of crypto bets also shows positive growth over the last year. In the first quarter of 2023, the share of bets on digital currencies represented 30%.

Q4 2022 saw 9% volume growth in total crypto stakes compared to Q1 of the same year. The first quarter of 2023, on the other hand, saw more significant volume growth 19%.

Andrey Starovoitov, Co-CEO of SOFTSWISS comments: Despite the global events of 2022, which undoubtedly caused the value of most digital currencies to drop, we are now seeing their value rise again. So we are seeing both growth in the overall iGaming market and an increase in the sum of bets being placed by cryptoplayers.

We expect digital currencies to remain in steady use by players in 2023 and we may see more significant growth with a combination of two factors: competent player retention and the absence of strong volatility in the cryptocurrency market, he adds.

Compared to Q4 2022, the top 3 most used digital currencies remain the same: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC). However, its actions have changed Bitcoin is up 1.9 p.p. at the expense of smaller digital currencies, while Ethereum has remained the same.

Looking at the development of digital currencies over a longer period, the changes in digital currency holdings are more substantial. Since the first quarter of 2022, BTC has increased by 3.72 p.p., while ETH has lost 5.01 p.p. The share drop of the third largest digital currency, LTC, occurred by 1.36 p.p.

The final actions for the first quarter of 2023 are as follows:

BTC 76,5%

ETH 8,4%

LTC 5,1%

Tether (USDT) took a 5.1% share for the first time, while Dogecoin (DOGE) fees fell by 1 p.p. compared to the previous quarter, obtaining a share of 2.5% at the end of the first quarter of 2023.

Among other currencies that showed an increase in the share of Total Bets Ripple (XRP), Tron (TRX) and Cardano (ADA).

Diving deeper into industry insights, SOFTSWISS defined the average cryptoplayer portrait. Based on Q1 data and available data from player profiles, 65% of the crypto audience is male and 35% female. The percentage of age groups of crypto players who have indicated their age in their online casino profile is as follows:

Thus, the main audience for digital currencies in iGaming is in the 31-50 age group. It makes up 70% of the public that uses cryptography. Furthermore, more than half of GGR crypto in the first quarter was made up of bets placed on mobile devices: 64% of mobile users versus 32% of desktops.

This data can become crucial when choosing a strategy to grow an existing iGaming brand or launch a new one. As SOFTSWISS experts note, the interest in starting cryptography projects is high, even when cryptography demonstrates rapid changes and can be unpredictable. However, Q1 statistics indicate that 2023 is shaping up to be a year of positive development for digital currency related projects.

Max Trafimovich, Commercial Director at SOFTSWISS, summarizes: Over the last few years, we have seen a steady increase in demand for crypto-ready solutions, whether its launching a casino or a sports betting venture. Its undeniable that some crypto iGaming operators have attracted a lot of attention and accolades on a global level.

In addition to cryptography, these operators are also at the forefront of several other innovations, which go beyond the payment aspect. SOFTSWISS will continue to be the definitive partner in this frontier with new technologies oriented towards cryptography, high level of service and security, he adds.

SOFTSWISS is an international iGaming company that provides certified software solutions for managing gaming operations. The expert team, which has 1,400 employees, is based in Malta, Poland, Georgia and Belarus. The company holds multiple gaming licenses and provides complete iGaming software solutions.

The group has a vast portfolio of products, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sports Betting Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a bitcoin-optimized online casino solution.

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Richard Woodbury - CBC News

Posted: May 16, 2023

The law firm representing creditors of defunct cryptocurrency company QuadrigaCXsays each creditor with a proven claim will get back13 per cent of what they invested.

QuadrigaCXwas one of Canada's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges before it collapsed in early 2019, following the death of its founder, Gerald Cotten.Hedied while on his honeymoon in India in December 2018.

The company turned out to be a Ponzi scheme.

In a notice posted late last week, law firm Miller Thomson said as of this month, there are $305.66 million in total claims against QuadrigaCX.

Elvis Cavalic of Calgary lost around $15,000 from QuadrigaCX. He was surprised to learn from CBC News that some of the creditors would be eligible to get back some of their lost money.

"My interpretation was that the money was gone," he said."It's been years and they've blown through it in legal fees and perhaps some of the holders with larger volumes, you know, [I thought] they were prioritized."

Cavalic said the last update he received from Miller Thomson was in November 2020.

He said he's going to file a claim to hopefully recoup some of his money.

Cavalic said his experience soured him on cryptocurrency.

"I just don't trust any of the exchanges," he said."Ever since Quadriga, you've seen this happen again and again in various countries, including Canada."

Cotten, who lived in Nova Scotia,was the only person who had the codes needed to access where the company kept much of its customers' money.

Investigatorsuncovered that Cottenhad been moving money from the exchange into his personal accountsand engaging in other suspicious behaviour.

Cottenlived a life of luxury that included exotic vacations, luxury vehicles, a yacht and a Cessna aircraft.

His widow, Jennifer Robertson, saidshe did not know about her husband's fraudulent activities.

After Cotten's death,she agreed to forfeit $12 million in assetsthat included vehicles and real estate. She was allowed to keep $90,000 in cash, $20,000 in retirement savings, a 2015 Jeep Cherokee, $15,000 in furniture and some jewelry, including her wedding band.

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The cryptocurrency market is awash with all of the available altcoins, three specifically have gathered a high level of interest, and these include Synthetix (SNX), Fantom (FTM), and Tradecurve (TCRV). Today, we will go over each one of these altcoins to see how far they can grow in regard to their value and why cryptocurrency investors and traders are picking them.

Synthetix (SNX) held the Community Governance Call on April 26, 2023, through their discord.

The Synthetix (SNX) core contributors, community members, and council members updated the community on Preps, V3, OP trading incentives, and more.

Based on this, it is clear that Synthetix (SNX) is carrying on with its development and that it has an active community.

As for the value behind the Synthetix (SNX) cryptocurrency, on April 26, it traded at $2.49.

Within the last seven days, Synthetix (SNX) did decrease in value by 17.5%. However, in the last 24 hours, Synthetix (SNX) has begun climbing back, with an increase of 4%. In the last 30 days, Synthetix (SNX) has also been down by just 0.3%, meaning that it might actually increase in value further throughout the month.

Fantom (FTM) made a huge announcement on April 25, 2023, where they went over what developers are doing within the Fantom Academy.

The API3 DAO has built first-party oracles to provide APIs, which are decentralized, scalable, and on-chain data feeds.

Fantom (FTM) also published a tutorial on how builders can activate and utilize these self-funded APIs.

The value of the Fantom (FTM) cryptocurrency has begun to recover as well. Specifically, as of April 26, 2023, Fantom (FTM) traded at $0.431852. Within the last seven days, Fantom (FTM) has been at a decline of 19.1%. This changed in the last 24 hours, as Fantom (FTM) climbed by 6.4%. If Fantom (FTM) keeps up with this momentum, it can reach the green zone fully.

Tradecurve (TCRV) is a hybrid exchange that combines the best elements behind CEXs and DEXs and enables anyone the ability to trade stocks, forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies from a single account.

Users are not required to complete the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) procedure on top of the platform and can begin trading immediately by simply connecting their wallet.

Other notable features behind Tradecurve (TCRV) include its high leverage, algorithmic trading, VIP account service, the Metaverse Trading Academy, and negative balance protection.

(TCRV) is the native token and is used for discounts. It can be staked by users so they can earn passive income and can provide them with additional rewards.

The Tradecurve (TCRV) tokens smart contract has also been fully audited. At stage two presale, Tradecurve (TCRV) trades at $0.012. Analysts predict that the value behind Tradecurve (TCRV) can reach 100x when it launches. Furthermore, Tradecurve (TCRV) will also get listed on multiple CEXs and on the Uniswap DEX.

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Cryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, BNB

May 18, 2023, 10:54 am 3 min read

Bitcoin has risen 0.84% over the last 24 hours to trade at $27,309.10. It is down 0.73% from last week. Ethereum, the second most popular token, is down 0.08% from yesterday and is currently trading at $1,823.42. It is down 0.43% compared to last week. The market capitalization of Bitcoin and Ethereum stands at $529.21 billion and $219.33 billion, respectively.

How have other popular cryptocurrencies moved today?

BNB is trading at $314.01, which is 0.49% up from yesterday and a 0.50% rise from last week. The current price of XRP is $0.44, down 2.12% in the last 24 hours. It is 4.43% higher than last week. Cardano and Dogecoin are trading at $0.33 (up 1.05%) and $0.077 (up 1.66%), respectively.

Solana has gone up by 1.29% since last week

Solana, Polka Dot, Shiba Inu, and Polygon are currently trading at $20.96 (up 0%), $5.4201 (down 1.45%), $0.0000088 (up 0.45%), and $0.88 (up 2.97%), respectively. On the basis of the weekly chart, Solana has moved up by 1.29% while Polka Dot has moved up by 1.88%. Shiba Inu is down 17.79% in the last seven days whereas Polygon has gained 2.28%.

Here are our top 5 gainers of the day

The top five gainers on the basis of the 24-hourly movement are Render Token, Synthetix, Mask Network, Axie Infinity, and Lido DAO. They are trading at $2.30 (up 16.28%), $2.41 (up 9.26%), $4.41 (up 6.89%), $7.38 (up 4.94%), and $2.33 (up 4.70%), respectively.

Where do the popular stablecoins stand today?

A stablecoin is an extremely low volatile cryptocurrency. Its value is tied to various physical assets such as fiat currency or gold. Talking about some of the popular tokens that are identified as stablecoins, Tether and USD Coin are currently trading at $1 (down 0.01%) and $0.99 (flat), respectively.

The biggest losers of the day are Pepe, Conflux, Decentraland, XRP, and Huobi Token. They are trading at $0.0.. (down 7.02%), $0.22 (down 4.65%), $0.55 (down 2.90%), $0.44 (down 2.08%), and $2.91 (down 1.99%), respectively.

These are the top 3 cryptocurrency spot exchanges

On the basis of traffic, liquidity, trading volumes, and confidence in the legitimacy of trading volumes, Binance, Coinbase Exchange, and Kraken are the top three cryptocurrency spot exchanges. The 24-hout volumes of Binance and Coinbase Exchange are $7.53 billion (up 37.63%) and $0.93 billion (up 10.15%), respectively. Kraken recorded a volume of $0.51 billion which is up 15.66% from yesterday.

Check out today's leading DeFi tokens

DeFi or decentralized finance is an umbrella term for global, peer-to-peer financial services on public blockchains. Avalanche, Dai, Wrapped Bitcoin, Chainlink, and Uniswap are among the most popular DeFi tokens. They are trading at $15.11 (up 0.68%), $0.99 (up 0%), $27,319.74 (up 0.84%), $6.74 (up 0.39%), and $5.39 (up 3.77%), respectively.

Take a look at the top 5 NFT tokens today

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are cryptocurrencies that do not possess the property of fungibility, meaning they cannot be exchanged for one another like other tokens. Internet Computer, ApeCoin, The Sandbox, Decentraland, and Theta Network are some of the prominent NFT tokens. They are currently trading at $5.38 (up 1.95%), $3.42 (down 0.65%), $0.55 (down 0.72%), $0.55 (down 2.95%), and $0.99 (up 0.92%), respectively.

Total cryptocurrency market capitalization

The current global crypto market cap is $1.14 trillion, a 1.02% increase over the last day. The total crypto market volume over the last 24 hours is $34.36 billion, which marks a 20.56% increase. The global crypto market cap was $1.25 trillion last month, while three months ago, the total capitalization stood at $1.11 trillion.

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Cryptocurrency has become a popular way to invest and transact, but with that comes the need for sanctions compliance. In this episode, Michael Volkov and Matt Stankiewicz discuss the recent enforcement actions against Poloniex, Bittrex, and Kraken for violating US sanctions regulations with cryptocurrency transactions. Matt is a Partner at Volkov Law and a leading cryptocurrency expert. He and Michael dive into the common themes and basic failures that led to these enforcement actions, including IP blocking, transaction monitoring, Seemore+

1. Cryptocurrency companies are struggling to implement KYC and geo-blocking controls, which is leading to violations involving sanctioned jurisdictions.

2. OFAC is taking an aggressive stance against cryptocurrency companies. Companies in the cryptocurrency industry need to implement effective sanctions compliance programs to avoid hefty fines and enforcement actions from regulatory authorities.

3. There is no materiality requirement for sanctions violations, and even small transactions can result in multimillion-dollar fines.

4. Retroactively applying controls to existing customers is important, and failing to do so can lead to violations.

5. Companies need to have a comprehensive and automated system in place to detect and prevent violations.

6. Companies need to be vigilant about screening individuals and transactions against the relevant sanctions lists, including screening field text, addresses, and ID cards.

7. Geo-blocking for IP addresses is a crucial compliance control, but it is not perfect and can be circumvented by VPNs.

8. Voluntary disclosure of violations can lead to more favorable outcomes and lower fines from regulatory authorities.

9. OFAC and other regulatory authorities are using analytical tools to monitor transactions and flag potential violations, so cryptocurrency companies should not assume they can go under the radar.

10. Companies can use the public blockchain to monitor transactions and identify potential sanctions risks.

11. Sanctions compliance programs should be regularly reviewed and updated to address new risks and changes in regulations.

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There are a lot of tools available to these companies to monitor transactions, maybe better than in the traditional finance world, just because everything on the blockchain is public record essentially. Matt Stankiewicz

Its just interesting to see OFAC go so aggressively against these companies. Not too surprising considering the extreme sanctions risk that cryptocurrency poses. Very importantly, theres still a lot of takeaways that really any industry can take away from these enforcement actions. Matt Stankiewicz

If you find problems, obviously you want to remediate them, but figure out what you need to do in terms of voluntary disclosures, because typically youll be much better off than if OFAC figures it out on their own, which they usually do. Matt Stankiewicz Seeless-

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Frauds are everywhere and all of us have experienced them every once in a while. So much so that. the FTC i.e. Federal Trade Commission in the US has stated that along with jobs and business scams, cryptocurrency fraud is also on the rise. Can you imagine? Cryptocurrency, which is considered to be the most secure form of digital money, is also being manipulated for people to fall into their traps.

While investing in cryptocurrency is a good option, the idea that there are many cryptocurrency scams everywhere should not deter you from collecting it. In fact, you should take the necessary steps to recognize these scams and prevent yourself from falling for them. So if you are interested in learning how to educate yourself about these scams while continuing to invest in cryptocurrency, you have come to the right place.

Below, we have listed how you can spot and avoid falling for cryptocurrency scams:

Sign Up for a Secure Internet Connection

The internet is a gateway to accessing and investing in cryptocurrency, which is why the internet is the step to being cautious against scams.

Starting from here, check what security packages are being offered by your internet service provider. We recommend Xfinity as your best shot when it comes to advanced internet security as well as good speeds and seamless connectivity. You can reach out to 24/7 Xfinity customer service to learn about what internet plans to sign up for.

Having a secure internet connection keeps your network of devices safe from any viruses or newly-emerging cyberattacks.

Fake Mobile Apps

One of the ways you can fall for scams is if you download apps that are an imitation of the real thing. There are plenty of fake apps out there that resemble genuine cryptocurrency apps. Many people fall for these third-party apps and thats because these apps are getting so accurate to the point that its hard to tell the fake from the real ones.

What you can do to differentiate between these apps is check the apps ratings, reviews, and logos. If you are good at looking at detail, you can spot which one is real and which one is fake. Also, if you know someone who is using real apps, you can just ask them to share the apps URL so you can also download it.

Tech Support Calls Scam

Another way you can fall for a cryptocurrency scam is when you receive a call from someone whos posing as a tech support representative. They might ask you for your email address, password, or your account information.

Always verify the phone number they are calling you from and youll see that its not a local one. Never give them your personal information because a real tech support agent never asks for your data, login credentials, or codes.

Any Offer That Sounds Unreal is Unreal

If you come across any cryptocurrency offer that sounds too good to be true, its probably too good to be true. But sadly people often fall victim to such an offer. If such an offer guarantees profit WITHOUT offering any logical rationale, know that you are totally being duped.

If you come across any deal, research it to verify its credibility or simply just avoid dealing with such offers.

Are You Using the Right Cryptocurrency Wallet?

There is a selection of wallets to choose from, to store your cryptocurrencies and private keys. Although you can use a non-custodial or self-custody wallet, the safest alternatives are cold or hardware wallets to store your private keys.

However, these are still not secure because hackers can still manipulate you into giving up your login credentials using a number of phishing techniques. Make sure to stay informed and cautious when it comes to your wallets.

Read the Contract Carefully

Smart contracts may be very complicated, but they are still important to consider because if there is any issue with the developers code, it means that the whole project may have problems. To hack and manipulate the smart contract, a reliable set of codes is needed.

Dont sign smart contracts that seem questionable or simply do not provide enough information to you. Sure, judging them may be difficult, but you can always get help from an expert or by doing your own research.

Keep Up to Date with any Emerging Threats

This is the best way to defend yourself against any cryptocurrency fraud. Research thoroughly all the different ways that you might fall prey to any cyberattacks including cryptocurrency scams along with issues like data theft, hacking, and more.

You can also find plenty of trusted websites on the internet that provide guidance on how you can keep yourself safe from any hackers and fraud.

Wrapping Up

There is no foolproof method to completely keep yourself safe from online hackers and fraud. What you can do is maintain phone security and avoid clicking on any fraudulent emails or websites. In this evolving world, there production of and reliance on digital assets is increasing, and that raises the possibility that such assets are at threat of being stolen. Hence, stay vigilant and stay safe on the internet.

None of the information on this website is investment or financial advice and does not necessarily reflect the views of CryptoMode or the author. CryptoMode is not responsible for any financial losses sustained by acting on information provided on this website by its authors or clients. Always conduct your research before making financial commitments, especially with third-party reviews, presales, and other opportunities.

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