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AUSTRALIANS LOST $340 MILLION TO SCAMMERS IN 2017

AUSTRALIANS LOST $340 MILLION TO SCAMMERS IN 2017

by invstsmart-dev | May 21, 2018 | International News, News

Australians lost more money to scammers in 2017 than in any other year since the ACCC began reporting on scam activity. According to the ACCC’s ninth annual Targeting scams report released today, more than 200,000 scam reports were submitted to the ACCC, Australian...
ONE IN FIVE ICOS MAY BE FRAUDS – BUT INVESTORS ARE BULLISH ON THEM ANYWAY

ONE IN FIVE ICOS MAY BE FRAUDS – BUT INVESTORS ARE BULLISH ON THEM ANYWAY

by invstsmart-dev | May 21, 2018 | International News, News

The number of initial coin offerings, or ICOs, has skyrocketed in the past two years as more companies flock to the new and controversial way to raise capital. In an ICO, companies create a digital token or coin, then sell it to investors in exchange for cash or more...
WHAT IS CRYPTOCURRENCY? A SIMPLE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING CRYPTOCURRENCY AND CRYPO NEWS

WHAT IS CRYPTOCURRENCY? A SIMPLE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING CRYPTOCURRENCY AND CRYPO NEWS

by invstsmart-dev | May 20, 2018 | International News, News

I am constantly running into techies and entrepreneurs who have made a ton of money by investing in cryptocurrencies. I don’t usually get into something unless I’ve educated myself on it and feel very comfortable with the industry, but to be honest, I haven’t...
AUSTRALIANS LOST $340 MILLION TO SCAMMERS IN 2017

BRITISH WATCHDOG PUTS FINANCIAL.ORG ON INVESTOR ALERT LIST

by invstsmart-dev | May 17, 2018 | International News, News

Britain’s financial markets watchdog said on Thursday it had put UK-registered firm Financial.org on an investor alert list, warning investors from dealings with the company. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) warning is the latest from regulators around the world...
AUSTRALIANS LOST $340 MILLION TO SCAMMERS IN 2017

THE SEC CREATES BOGUS CRYPTOCURRENCY INVESTMENT SCHEME TO TEACH INVESTORS

by invstsmart-dev | May 16, 2018 | International News, News

If you’ve ever been tempted to buy into a hot investment opportunity linked with luxury travel, the Securities and Exchange Commission has a deal for you. Check out the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy’s mock initial coin offering (ICO) website that...
THAILAND: LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR CRYPTOCURRENCIES COMES INTO FORCE

THAILAND: LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR CRYPTOCURRENCIES COMES INTO FORCE

by invstsmart-dev | May 14, 2018 | International News, News

A regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies has come into effect by royal decree in Thailand, the Bangkok Post reported Sunday, May 13. The 100-section law, published yesterday in the country’s Royal Gazette, defines cryptocurrencies as “digital assets and digital...
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