Scams, Fraud & Consumer Protection

USA: SEC Charges Canadian Citizen with $18.1 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Retail InvestorsOn Dec. 10, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Canadian national Nathan Gauvin and three entities he controls—Blackridge,…

Global: Stream Finance Pauses Activity Following $93 Million Asset LossOn November 4, 2025, Stream Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) yield platform, announced that an external fund manager overseeing its funds…

USA: Federal Judge Orders $10 Million Settlement Over Child Data Collection on YouTubeA federal judge has ordered a major entertainment conglomerate to pay a $10 million civil penalty to resolve…

Global: Trader Loses $50 Million in Tether Address‑Poisoning IncidentA cryptocurrency trader inadvertently transferred nearly $50 million worth of Tether (USDT) to a malicious wallet after falling victim to an address‑poisoning scheme. The…