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Deepfakes Play Major Role in Crypto Scams in Australia: ASIC
On August 19, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced that it has dismantled over 600 crypto scams as part of a broader initiative to combat fraudulent investment platforms.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to protect Australians from financial harm as online scams evolve and become more sophisticated.
Australia’s Digital Battlefield: Fighting Scams with Advanced Tactics
In its official statement, ASIC revealed the removal of over 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites, including 615 that specifically involved crypto investments. The agency’s actions are a critical response to the rising threat of scams, particularly those leveraging digital platforms and social media to deceive consumers.
“Scammers are criminals targeting the hip pockets of hard-working Australians – they don’t discriminate, and they use sophisticated techniques to steal information and money,” ASIC’s Deputy Chair Sarah Court stated.
Read more: 15 Most Common Crypto Scams To Look Out For
According to the agency, investment scams have become Australians’ most significant financial threat, with losses amounting to $1.3 billion in 2023 alone. These scams often involve fake trading platforms promising high returns but defrauding investors.
ASIC’s crackdown is further supported by its collaboration with the National Anti-Scam Centre. This partnership has enhanced the agency’s ability to identify and disrupt scam networks.
Scammers exploit Australians through increasingly sophisticated methods, primarily using digital platforms and social media. The rise of deepfake technology has also added a new dimension to scam methods.
Deepfake uses manipulated photos and videos to create hyper-realistic content, often featuring public figures endorsing fraudulent investments. This makes it increasingly difficult for consumers to discern legitimate opportunities from scams.
‘The scams landscape is rapidly evolving. Innovative technology developments may improve how we live and work. However, they also provide new opportunities for scammers to exploit,” Court added.
ASIC’s finding aligns with a June report from Bitget Research. It remarked that the use of malicious deepfake technology in scams surged by 245% in 2024 alone. The report also highlighted that users have lost over $79 billion to cyberattacks involving deepfakes since 2022.
Read more: Top Cryptocurrency Scams in 2024
In addition to ASIC, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has also played a critical role in identifying and reporting crypto scams in the country. A recent analysis by the ACCC revealed that nearly 58% of crypto advertisements on social media violated Meta’s advertising policies or potentially involved scams.
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Ethereum Price Reaches $2,500 Again: Will The Uptrend Hold?
Ethereum price started a fresh upward move above the $2,420 resistance. ETH traded close to $2,500 and is now consolidating gains.
- Ethereum started another increase from the $2,320 resistance.
- The price is trading above $2,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2,385 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair must clear the $2,480 resistance to continue higher in the near term.
Ethereum Price Surges Over 8%
Ethereum price remained well-supported and extended its increase, beating Bitcoin. ETH was able to clear the $2,350 and $2,420 resistance levels.
There was a sharp move, and the price gained nearly 10%. It traded close to the $2,500 resistance zone. A high was formed at $2,493 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below the $2,460 level. The price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,277 swing low to the $2,493 high.
Ethereum price is now trading above $2,440 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2,385 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The trend line is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,277 swing low to the $2,493 high.
On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,480 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,500 level. The next key resistance is near $2,550.
An upside break above the $2,550 resistance might call for more gains. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,650 resistance zone in the near term. The next hurdle sits near the $2,750 level or $2,800.
Are Dips Limited In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,480 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near $2,440. The first major support sits near the $2,385 zone and the trend line zone.
A clear move below the $2,385 support might push the price toward $2,320. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,250 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,200.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone.
Major Support Level – $2,385
Major Resistance Level – $2,500
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$26 Million Stolen in BingX Hack Amid Ongoing Crypto Attacks
The crypto exchange BingX reportedly lost over $26 million in various digital assets early Thursday morning. This incident adds to a troubling week for crypto platforms as multiple hacks continue to expose vulnerabilities within the sector.
PeckShield, a blockchain security company, initially detected suspicious transactions at approximately 00:37 UTC. Initial reports suggested an outflow of around $13.6 million.
BingX Has Paused Withdrawals
Following this, several crypto security platforms conducted a more thorough examination and confirmed that BingX had been compromised. On-chain analysis firm Lookonchain detailed the stolen assets, which included over 360 different altcoins. The stolen funds were swiftly transferred to the wallet address ‘0xF7e8’ before being exchanged primarily for Ethereum (ETH) and BNB.
Read more: Crypto Project Security: A Guide to Early Threat Detection
The detailed breakdown of the stolen assets includes:
- 4.44 million USDT ($4.44 million),
- 1 million WUSD ($1 million),
- 608,660 USDC ($608,660),
- 9.38 BTCB ($590,000),
- along with numerous other tokens making up the substantial remainder.
In response to the breach, BingX’s Chief Product Officer, Vivien Lin, confirmed the hack and announced the suspension of all withdrawals to mitigate further risks.
“Our technical team detected abnormal network access, suspecting a hacker attack on BingX’s hot wallet. We immediately started our emergency plan, including the urgent transfer of assets and withdraw suspension. There has been minor asset loss, but the amount is small and still being calculated,” Lin wrote on X (Twitter).
Despite the significant amount lost, Lin assured users that BingX would cover the full amount of the stolen assets with its own capital reserves. Furthermore, she committed that BingX will resume withdrawals within 24 hours. This swift response aims to restore trust and stabilize operations after the incident.
Moreover, this week’s hack at BingX is part of a larger trend of increased attacks on crypto platforms. Just earlier this week, DeltaPrime, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol on the Arbitrum chain, reported a loss of $5.9 million due to suspicious transactions.
Additionally, last week, the Indonesian exchange Indodax also faced a severe security breach, resulting in a loss of over $20 million. In each instance, the intrusions were identified by blockchain security firms after funds had been illicitly transferred and converted across multiple networks.
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These recurring incidents have spurred calls for enhanced security measures across the cryptocurrency industry. Consequently, experts stress the importance of exchanges and protocols implementing strong security frameworks to protect against the sophisticated tactics employed by hackers today.
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Bitcoin Price Pushes Higher As The Bulls Set Sights on $65K
Bitcoin price gained pace above the $61,500 resistance. BTC even cleared the $63,300 level and is now consolidating gains above $62,500.
- Bitcoin is gaining pace above the $62,200 resistance zone.
- The price is trading above $62,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average.
- There is a major bullish trend line forming with support at $61,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
- The pair could extend gains if it stays above the $61,500 support zone.
Bitcoin Price Extend Gains Above $63,000
Bitcoin price extended its increase above the $60,500 level. BTC was able to clear the $61,200 and $61,500 resistance levels to move into a positive zone.
The bulls pumped the price above $62,500 and $63,000 levels. A high was formed at $63,840 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a move below the $63,500 level. The price dipped and tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $59,165 swing low to the $63,840 high.
Bitcoin is now trading above $62,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a major bullish trend line forming with support at $61,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair.
On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $63,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $63,800 level. A clear move above the $68,400 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance could be $64,500. A close above the $64,500 resistance might spark more upsides. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $65,000 resistance.
Are Dips Limited In BTC?
If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $63,500 resistance zone, it could start a downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $62,700 level.
The first major support is $61,500 and the trend line. The next support is now near the $61,000 zone or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $59,165 swing low to the $63,840 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $60,500 support in the near term.
Technical indicators:
Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $62,700, followed by $61,500.
Major Resistance Levels – $63,500, and $63,800.
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