Cointelligence Blog

Security token offerings (STOs) were hailed as the solution for the wave of initial coin offering scams we witnessed during the years of 2017 and 2018 which was actually one of the main reasons, if not the main one, the cryptocurrency markets went into a stalemate if you ask me.

The role of information in asset pricing has always been one of the most debated topics in financial literature. In today’s world of mainstream media and social media, investors need to understand the impact of media on a financial asset.

A few days ago I started talking to community members about the fact that CC Forum is enabling scammers by inviting them to be speakers at their event. I was planning to call out the scammers as part of my speech there, and I was also debating whether I should call out the organizers for not conducting...

Despite the market's reluctance to external forces, there are some long term strategies that could help to achieve eventual stability. These proposed strategies centre around improving the crypto market’s current position in the financial world, and learning from the structure of the traditional financial...

How can this scam continue? The short answer is brute force. In all my years of exposing scams, I have never seen the cult belief so strong. The top “leaders” that haven’t left the sinking ship, have been gulping on the Ponzi/pyramid Kool-Aid for so long that it is all that runs in their veins.

Reviewing the contracts in-depth, our analysis shows the current contract implementation allows the contract’s operator to halt all withdrawals from the mixer. The full technical details are available below.

Nobody would be surprised if cryptocurrencies have been used for nefarious means, the same could be said for any measure of currency that exists. But what if you found out the industry has been systematically exploited to blatantly launder cartel cocaine money right underneath our noses (pun intende...

G20 countries discussed how to realize the standards set by FATF in Osaka this summer. Even though some problems may occur, G20 members state risks associated with cryptocurrencies can be prevented. They suggested several scenarios.

In addition to market risk, crypto-assets can be incredibly complex and have attracted countless scams, in addition to hackers who prowl for opportunities to steal users crypto-related data if not stored correctly.

Malta has been praised for its commitment towards building and supporting the cryptocurrency industry, and has in fact established itself as a major fintech hub. Due to its forward-looking approach in relation to cryptocurrencies and DLTs, Malta has managed to engage global pioneers in the crypto exchanges...