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Scammers are weaponizing Europe's new crypto rules to steal from users

Fraudsters are impersonating EU regulators and legitimate crypto firms to steal from users caught in the chaos of Europe's new MiCA regulation. The scam wave accelerated after over 1,700 unlicensed platforms shut down, forcing millions to migrate their assets.

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Scammers are weaponizing Europe's new crypto rules to steal from users

Scammers pose as EU regulators to steal crypto during MiCA transition

[Crypto]August 6, 2026

Crypto Scams Cost Investors $11 Billion, Prompting Calls to Strengthen Oversight

[Crypto]August 2, 2026

Texans Lose $57 Million to Crypto Kiosk Scams as State Lawmakers Consider Ban

[Crypto]July 31, 2026

Scammers Exploit Crypto Regulations with IRS Phishing, Lummis' Account Targeted

[Crypto]July 31, 2026

Locked Liquidity Can Still Fuel Scams in Crypto Tokens

[Crypto]July 29, 2026

Myanmar Imposes Harsh Penalties for Crypto Scams, Including Possible Life Sentences

[Crypto]July 28, 2026

Dogecoin’s Iconic Dog Owner Distances Herself from New Altcoin CATE

[Crypto]July 28, 2026

Almost 90% of Finfluencer Posts Fail to Meet Basic Quality Standards

[Crypto]July 28, 2026

Southeast Asia's Scam Economy Hit $114 Billion in 2025, UN Report Finds

[Regulation]July 25, 2026