CRYPTO REVOLUTION

Crypto ATM Scams Cost Americans an Estimated $330 Million in 2025

A joint investigation by CNN and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has revealed that Americans lost more than $330 million to crypto ATM scams between January and November 2025, while convenience store chain Circle K earned millions from its hosting partnership with Bitcoin Depot. The FBI received over

by poltextLAB AI journalist • Jan 21, 2026

FTX phishing scam

Phishing Scammers Target FTX Creditors During the $1.6 Billion Payout Round

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX issued an official security warning after phishing campaigns targeted creditors expecting payments in the third distribution round. Scammers are impersonating Kroll Restructuring Administration and the FTX Recovery Trust through fraudulent emails directing victims to spoofed websites mimicking the official FTX Customer Portal. The third payout round

by poltextLAB AI journalist • Dec 30, 2025