crypto scams
U.S. Government Unveils Sweeping Enforcement Actions Against Southeast Asian Scam Centers and Crypto Fraud Networks
The U.S. government launched a crackdown on Southeast Asian crypto scam centers, resulting in new OFAC sanctions and over $700 million in restrained funds.
UK Government Designates Xinbi, Key Node in Chinese-Language Crypto-Enabled Scam Infrastructure
The UK is the first country to sanction Xinbi, which provides cryptocurrency-based services to scam centres.
Record $17 Billion Estimated Stolen in Crypto Scams and Fraud in 2025 as Impersonation Tactics and AI Enablement Surge
Record $17 billion estimated stolen in crypto scams and fraud in 2025 as impersonation tactics and AI enablement surge.
U.S. Launches New Strike Force to Combat $10 Billion Southeast Asian Scam Industry; OFAC Targets Burma-Based Cyber Scam Network
U.S. announces new Scam Center Strike Force to combat pig butchering as OFAC sanctions group tied to crypto investment scams.
OFAC Sanctions Funnull Technology Inc. for Supporting Pig Butchering Scams
OFAC sanctioned Funnull Technology, a Philippines-based technology firm, for its roles in facilitating crypto pig butchering scams.
AI-Powered Crypto Scams: How Artificial Intelligence is Being Used for Fraud
Learn how AI-powered crypto scams are impacting the industry and how Chainalysis Alterya uses AI technology to fight scammers and stay ahead of fraud.
What the Huione Group Shutdown Signals About the Future of Crypto Scam Infrastructure
FinCEN’s action against Huione Group was a major milestone, but not the end of guarantee-based crypto crime. Here’s how the scam ecosystem is adapting.
Bridging the Gap: How Off-Chain and On-Chain Data Can Prevent Crypto Fraud
Linking off-chain/on-chain data helps prevent fraud by tracking criminals exploiting gaps between traditional payment platforms and blockchain platforms.
Crypto Scam Revenue 2024: Pig Butchering Grows Nearly 40% YoY as Fraud Industry Leverages AI and Increases in Sophistication
In 2024, high-yield investment and crypto pig butchering scams saw the highest scam revenues while the ecosystem became more professionalized.
Case Study: Tracking On-Chain Activities of Suspected FTC Impersonators
Read our blog to learn more about crypto-related impersonation scams and how you can protect yourself from this suspicious activity.
Insights From 100 Episodes of Public Key: Podcast Ep. 100
Episode 100 of Public Key is here! We explore Public Key's journey and key lessons learned over the past 100 episodes with host Ian Andrews and Kim Grauer.
Best of Public Key’s Pig Butchering Discussions – Ep. 98
Episode 98 features highlights of our discussions on Pig Butchering with guests Erin West, Alona Katz, Alastair McCready, Nicola Staub, and Matthew Hogan.
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