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FTC Reports Tenfold Surge In Cryptocurrency Scams Year-Over-Year

Consumers have lost roughly $80 million to cryptocurrency scams since last October, according to a new Consumer Protection Data Spotlight released by the Federal Trade Commiss...

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May 18, 2021 at 9:45 p.m. UTC

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FTC to Host Consumer Protection Workshop on Cryptocurrency Scams

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is planning to host a workshop on cryptocurrency scams and fraud in June.

By Stan Higgins

Apr 30, 2018 at 4:05 p.m. UTC

Apr 30, 2018

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Judge Backs FTC Asset Freeze in Crypto Fraud Case

U.S. Magistrate Lurana Snow has recommended that a preliminary injunction be enforced against four alleged scammers.

By Nikhilesh De

Mar 28, 2018 at 9:20 p.m. UTC

Mar 28, 2018

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US Trade Regulator Launches Blockchain Working Group

The Federal Trade Commission has formed a working group to examine the ways in which blockchain and cryptocurrencies will affect its missions.

By Annaliese Milano

Mar 19, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. UTC

Mar 19, 2018

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US Trade Regulator Shuts Down Crypto Investment Scheme Promoters

A U.S. district court has issued a restraining order against four individuals accused of operating a string of cryptocurrency investment schemes.

By Stan Higgins

Mar 16, 2018 at 6:25 p.m. UTC

Mar 16, 2018

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