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Policy & Regulation
How law enforcement and regulators handle crypto fraud worldwide, and what it means for victims trying to report and recover.
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Where the US Stands on Crypto Scams: The 2026 Executive Order
In 2025–2026 the US shifted from treating crypto fraud as scattered cases to naming it a national-security threat. A presidential executive order, a dedicated Strike Force, record sanctions, and a Congressional hearing all landed in months. Here is what changed — and what it does and does not do for victims.
Getting a Bank Refund in the UK: APP Fraud Reimbursement Explained
The UK has the strongest scam-refund rules in the world. Since October 2024, banks must reimburse most authorised push payment fraud up to £85,000. Here is exactly when that right applies, the one crypto trap that defeats it, and how to claim.
Stablecoin Regulation: The GENIUS Act and MiCA Explained
Stablecoins are the currency of modern crypto fraud, and for years their issuers operated with little oversight. That is changing fast. Here is what the US GENIUS Act and the EU's MiCA actually require — and why it matters for anyone who has lost money to a scam.
Singapore's Anti-Scam Laws: Restriction Orders and Shared Liability
Singapore fights scams from two directions: police can now freeze a victim's own account before the money leaves, and banks and telcos must pay out when they fail their duties on phishing. Here is how both work — and the big gap that leaves most crypto investment victims uncovered.
How Crypto Tracing Firms Work (and How to Avoid Fake Ones)
Blockchain analytics firms really can follow stolen crypto across the ledger — but their role is narrower than desperate victims are led to believe. Here is what tracing firms actually do, when they help, and how to spot the fakes that prey on the confusion.
Australia's Scam Laws: The Scams Prevention Framework Explained
In February 2025 Australia passed a world-first law forcing banks, telcos, and social media platforms to prevent, detect, and disrupt scams — or pay. Here is what the Scams Prevention Framework actually does, and what it means if you have already been scammed.
Do Banks Refund Crypto Scams? Your Rights, Explained
Whether your bank has to refund a crypto scam hinges on a distinction most victims have never heard of: did you authorize the payment? Here is what that means for card chargebacks, bank transfers, and the reimbursement rules that differ sharply between the US and UK.
Can Stolen Crypto Be Recovered? An Honest Look at Your Options
A straight answer about what is realistically possible after crypto theft, what raises your odds, and why anyone guaranteeing recovery is not telling the truth.
How to Report a Crypto Scam: A Step-by-Step Guide for Victims
Reporting correctly the first time matters more than reporting fast. Here is exactly what to gather, who to file with, and how to make sure your report is taken seriously.
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