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CoinDCX Hacked: Shocking $44 Million Crypto Breach Exposes Major Security Gaps

CoinDCX Hacked

"On July 19th, 2024, India's leading cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX fell victim to a devastating security breach that resulted in the theft of approxim

CoinDCX Hacked: Shocking $44 Million Crypto Breach Exposes Major Security Gaps

By Crypto-Buddy • Jul 19, 2025

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"I Lost My Life Savings to a fake arbitrage website" - A User's Story

A new crypto enthusiast starts exploring cryptocurrencies. They encounter numerous social media ads and videos promising lucrative arbitrage opportunities.

By Anonymous • Jan 05, 2025

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Arbitrage Crypto Scam

Beware of the Arbitrage Crypto Scam – Full Breakdown for Beginners

Arbitrage in crypto is the strategy of buying crypto at a lower price on one exchange and selling it at a higher price on another exchange. It does exist but:

By POLL from england • June 18, 2025

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My Costly Lesson with ICO/IDO

My Costly Lesson with ICO/IDO: A Wake-Up Call for Every New Crypto Investor "

I noticed that sell taxes were being set ridiculously high 90% to even 100% in some cases. That means when the token launched and I tried to sell, I either lost almost everything in taxes or couldn’t sell at all. Shortly after launch, the developers dumped their coins, crashed the price, and disappeared.

By John Smith • Feb 1, 2025

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The Arbitrage Scam Story: A Systematic Explanation

Important Message on social media every video is few hours ago uploaded so that everyone attract and grab the opportunity"

Introduction to the Scam A new crypto enthusiast starts exploring cryptocurrencies. They encounter numerous social media ads and videos promising lucrative arbitrage opportunities. These ads often seem too good to be true, promising quick profits with minimal effort.

By John Smith • Feb 1, 2025

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The Dark Side of Instagram

How Fake Crypto Ads Are Scamming New Users Daily-Cryptocurrency fraud Instagram-Daily income crypto scam

You deposit 12–30,000 USDT expecting daily income They may pay small returns initially to gain trust Eventually, the app vanishes or locks your account If you invited others, you unknowingly helped the scam

By vikram from india Mar 1, 2025

Understanding Cryptocurrency Ponzi Schemes

Staying Safe in Crypto: Scams Exposed

Understanding Cryptocurrency Ponzi Schemes

A **cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme** is a fraudulent investment operation where returns are paid to earlier investors using money collected from newer investors, rather than from legitimate profits.

By Rajkumar from india Mar 1, 2025

BYBIT SCAM BY LAZARUS GROUP

VERVIEW OF THE LATEST BYBIT SCAM ATTRIBUTED TO LAZARUS GROUP

The $HAWK cryptocurrency, launched by viral internet sensation Haliey Welch (aka "Hawk Tuah Girl"), became one of 2024's most dramatic crypto stories—rocketing to a $500 million market cap before collapsing 95% within hours

The Rise and Fall of the Hawk Tuah Meme Coin: A Cautionary Crypto Tale

The Rise and Fall of the Hawk Tuah Meme Coin: A Cautionary Crypto Tale

In February 2025, the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit suffered a record-breaking hack, resulting in a loss of approximately $1.4–$1.5 billion in digital assets, primarily Ethereum and related tokens.

By Crypto-Buddy Mar 1, 2025