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AI-generated influencers flood Instagram and other platforms with stolen identity
A new AI-related scam has surfaced featuring thousands of AI-generated influencers who have flooded social sites like Instagram using stolen images of real people. The scam includes stealing videos from real models and adult content creators, giving them AI-generated faces, and monetizing their bodies with links to dating sites for instance Patreon, OnlyFans competitions, and […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Nov 20
Gary Wang spared jail time by Judge for his role in FTX’s collapse
Gary Wang, co-founder of FTX, walked out of a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday with a sentence of time served, dodging prison time for his part in the collapse of the crypto giant. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan made the call, praising Wang’s swift and decisive cooperation after the FTX empire imploded late last year. […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Nov 20
Interview: Coinbase CSO Philip Martin shares secrets to outsmarting AI scammers
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the crypto industry — and not always for the better. Scammers are getting smarter, their tools more sophisticated. But Philip Martin, Coinbase’s Chief Security Officer, isn’t losing sleep. A former counterintelligence agent and cybersecurity expert, he’s now leading efforts to protect one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency reserves. In an exclusive […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Nov 20
Logan Paul caught misleading crypto investors – Investigative report
Other than a lawsuit concerning a crypto-zoo, the famous social media influencer Logan Paul has been met with new allegations of misleading fans about crypto investments. A BBC investigation uncovered alleged links between Logan Paul and private crypto wallet trades. The influence of Logan Paul can be explained best by his 23 million subscriptions on […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Nov 20
Switzerland’s regulator highlights crypto growing money laundering risks
Switzerland’s financial regulator, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), has raised concerns about the risks of using cryptocurrencies for money laundering. The regulator mentioned this in its 2024 Risk Monitor report, noting the growing adoption of crypto, particularly stablecoins, for illegal activities. According to the regulator, Switzerland’s status as a major wealth management hub for […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Nov 20
Russia rolls out fresh crypto mining limitations in areas with power shortages
Russia has approved the ban on crypto mining in 6 regions until 2031. The reason is the shortage of power in these areas affecting the economy of the country. The Russian Commission on Power Industry has announced the ban in 6 regions of Caucasus. This also includes the disputed territories that were taken over by […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Nov 20
Elden Ring company still thinking about Sony’s buyout offer
The parent company of Elden Ring studio, Kadokawa, has confirmed receiving Sony’s offer for the buyout; however, they haven’t made any decision yet. On November 19th, Reuters reported that Sony is buying Kadokawa and also taking on the famous Elden Ring game under the company’s subsidiary studios FromSoftware. The shares of Kadokawa increased rapidly after […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Nov 20
Aptos (APT) rallies after launching emoji coin platform
Aptos (APT) followed the expansion track of other altcoins, rising by more than 12% in 24 hours. Aptos is an independent L1 chain that is on the lookout for its super-app. The Aptos (APT) rally took the native token near the highest levels in the past month. APT rallied to a local peak of $13.20, […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Nov 20
