Kurt Robson

4 days ago | ccn.com | Samantha Dunn |Kurt Robson

Key TakeawaysThe U.S., Canada, and Australia, leaders in Bitcoin ATM installations, are also seeing a sharp rise in crypto-related scams, particularly those targeting older adults and first-time users. Australia has responded with strict new rules to combat the rising trend; similar legislation is being proposed elsewhere. In 2023 alone, Americans lost over $114 million to Bitcoin ATM scams, while Australians lost over A$3.1 million in just one year.

6 days ago | ccn.com | Samantha Dunn |Kurt Robson

Key TakeawaysCrypto firms are actively recruiting former government leaders to strengthen their legitimacy and influence. The involvement of high-profile governmental figures reflects growing institutional interest in digital assets. The Trump administration has continued to push for softer rules surrounding the crypto sector. As regulation of the crypto industry softens and expands under U.S. President Donald Trump, crypto firms are turning to former government officials for guidance.

1 week ago | ccn.com | Samantha Dunn |Kurt Robson

Key TakeawaysDespite being a longtime Bitcoin critic, Peter Schiff says his vocal opposition has ironically driven more people to buy Bitcoin. Schiff slammed Vice President JD Vance and the broader crypto movement, arguing that no real wealth has been created by crypto. After reaching an all-time high of $111,814, analysts remain cautious.

1 week ago | ccn.com | Samantha Dunn |Kurt Robson

Key TakeawaysEven with millions in funding, Web3 studios are regularly failing to deliver completed games before closure. Studios have promised AAA-level experiences with thriving player-owned economies, while delivering little to nothing. The constant disconnect between promise and reality is leading to increased accusations of mismanagement and fraud. The Web3 gaming boom from 2020 to 2022 promised a revolution.

1 week ago | ccn.com | Samantha Dunn |Kurt Robson

Key TakeawaysA victim lost $2.6 million in USDT after being tricked by lookalike wallet addresses. Ripple recently warned that scams tend to spike during bull markets. With 18 major attacks recorded in April alone and incidents like the $1.46 billion Bybit breach, 2025 has been a tough year for the crypto industry so far. A victim has lost over $2 million worth of Tether’s stablecoin ($USDT) in a targeted address poisoning scam involving zero-value transfers.