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Crypto Scams Employ Psychological Tactics, Surge 150% in Q2

Crypto Scams Employ Psychological Tactics, Surge 150% in Q2

Throughout the second quarter, crypto users were hit with an unprecedented wave of complex and psychologically manipulative scams. Criminal actors have become increasingly sophisticated in their techniques. Another victim claims to have lost $6.5 million after buying an at-risk cold wallet that was advertised on TikTok. The spike in these...

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Crypto Scams Evolve: "Psychologically Manipulative" Attacks on the Rise

Crypto Scams Evolve: "Psychologically Manipulative" Attacks on the Rise

Crypto users are falling victim to a wave of attacks that exploit their psychology. Scammers are employing new and never-before-seen tactics to rob victims of their digital assets. Lisa, the operations manager at SlowMist, lives up to her name by sounding the alarm. During the second quarter, she observed a...

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Crypto's Dirty Little Secret? 3 Steps to Presale Security Before June '25

Crypto's Dirty Little Secret? 3 Steps to Presale Security Before June '25

Let's cut the BS, shall we? We are approaching the largest crypto presale boom in history with June 2025. But beneath the hype, the Lambo dreams, and the promises of overnight riches, lurks a dirty little secret that nobody wants to talk about: most of you are walking around with...

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Robinhood Staking: Smart Move or Risky Business Amid SEC Uncertainty?

Robinhood Staking: Smart Move or Risky Business Amid SEC Uncertainty?

Robinhood is jumping feet first – and in a big way – into the crypto staking waters. Surprise, users can now earn passive income with ETH and SOL! Sounds great, right? Maybe. Let’s face it, this step is like performing a triple axel on a tightrope over Niagara Falls with...

5 Altcoins About to Explode? Bloomberg Says YES!

5 Altcoins About to Explode? Bloomberg Says YES!

Guys, get ready! The crypto universe is on the cusp of becoming a much wilder place, and I’m here to explain why. Bloomberg, aka THE Bloomberg, is all but shrieking that altcoin ETFs are just around the corner—and when they arrive… KABOOM! We're talking potential life-changing gains. Say goodbye to...

Robinhood's Crypto Gamble: Democratizing Finance or Dancing with the Devil?

Robinhood's Crypto Gamble: Democratizing Finance or Dancing with the Devil?

Robinhood’s going all in on the crypto staking game with ETH and SOL. On one hand, they’re courageous trailblazers creating a more equitable landscape, but on the other, they’re foolhardy risk-takers courting catastrophe. Far from being too rosy, I say, let’s pump the breaks on the doom and gloom.Staking: Wall...

Altcoin ETFs in 2025? Don't Bet the Farm Just Yet.

Altcoin ETFs in 2025? Don't Bet the Farm Just Yet.

Bloomberg analysts are even casting a 90% likelihood of altcoin ETFs launching before the end of 2025. That's a bold claim. The prospect of being able to easily step into the next evolution of cryptocurrencies is exciting. Hold on, let’s pause for a second and rethink this thing. I’m not...

Altcoin ETFs: Opportunity or Overhyped Risk? A Pragmatic Take

Altcoin ETFs: Opportunity or Overhyped Risk? A Pragmatic Take

Let's be blunt: The buzz around potential altcoin ETFs is deafening. Nobody can blame you for being confused; everybody’s discussing it, from your barber to experts on CNBC. Before you cheer-lead this state of affairs, let’s pause, hit the brakes and bring some sober, stop-the-presses realism to the discussion. Have...

MARA's Mining Dip A Reality Check for Bitcoin's Growth Narrative?

MARA's Mining Dip A Reality Check for Bitcoin's Growth Narrative?

We’ve followed MARA Holdings, widely recognized for its aggressive expansion strategy in Bitcoin mining, as it recently plummeted. Their Bitcoin production dropped 25% in June. Before you go running for the hills, though, hold on! Rather than ceding to the first reactionary reflex or self-satisfied “I told you so” comments...

5 Altcoins Set to Explode in 2025? Bloomberg Says Yes!

5 Altcoins Set to Explode in 2025? Bloomberg Says Yes!

Hodlers, because the altcoin revolution has arrived! Bloomberg lists the odds at 90 percent for ETFs tied to Dogecoin, Cardano, Polkadot, Hedera and Avalanche appearing before the end of 2025. To crypto’s very bright future—to what’s next! This is about more than some good news. It’s a courageous shot across...

MARA's Bitcoin Slump: Is This Just a Blip or Crypto Winter 2.0?

MARA's Bitcoin Slump: Is This Just a Blip or Crypto Winter 2.0?

Is your portfolio safe? The crypto ecosystem is abuzz with questions. This enthusiasm comes on the heels of MARA Holdings announcing a 25% decrease in Bitcoin production for the month of June. Is this just a seasonal slowdown, a typical summer doldrum, or are we once again staring down the...