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Got Scammed on a Cryptocurrency Website – How to be Vigilant of Scam Service Providers

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Cryptocurrency tends to be complicated and confusing, especially for those who are new to online trading and are lightly regulated. All of this encourages online scammers to consider these users as an ideal target to scam. Having little bit know-how and some common sense, however, can help you do a lot to protect yourself against cryptocurrency cons.

If you are not sure whether or not a particular cryptocurrency website is a scam, bear these factors in mind. They will help you sort legitimate providers out of those online trading platforms you should avoid altogether.

Check URLs 

When it comes to choosing a cryptocurrency website to initiate trading, buying, or mining the digital currency, be sure about its URLs is a must. URLs with noticeable spelling mistakes are usually fake. Secured websites need to connect securely over https. Accordingly, a website address starting with “HTTP” shows that it is not a secured one, and therefore, it does not protect your data as well. Likewise, a secure website needs to have the word “Secure” or a picture of a padlock in the address bar of a web browser.

Language errors

Cryptocurrency websites with several language errors are usually indications of fake or scam sites. These sites may feature awkward phrasing, incorrect grammar, and spelling errors. According to some experts, websites with awkward phrasing or misspelled words do not necessarily indicate fraud, but they still need you to proceed with caution.

High Return Promise

Does the cryptocurrency website you are visiting promises some abnormally high returns? Does it, for example, say that you can double your investment by using their platforms? If so, you are experiencing a sigh of a scam. Make sure you do not provide them any information about you and immediately leave that site.

Information

Trusted and legitimate crypto websites will have an ‘About Us’ page, details about the registration of the company, and the real people who are behind the cryptocurrency platform. If the website you visit has little or no information about the company and its business, it may mean you are dealing with a fraud website.

Reviews 

It is compulsory to find out the reviews of the particular cryptocurrency company you are willing to use for trading, buying, or mining the digital coins. Look for what other users say about it and if the website faces any negative comments or reviews. If so, see what those comments are saying. Luckily, the crypto community is smart and quick enough to spread the word about possible scams. Another sign of a trusted and legitimate crypto website has links to reputable websites. Visit money-bank.com to find out more about it.

Registered Domain

Checking the registration information of a website or a domain can aid in deciding about its trustworthiness and legitimacy. Websites like WHOis.net are handy in finding the information about the registration of the site. There, you would be able to know about the registered owner of the website, the date of the registration, and whether or not the domain’s owner has a private registration. The more you know about a cryptocurrency website, the more you would be able to play securely.

Celebrity Endorsements

Several online investment scams claim that their websites have celebrity endorsements. They do it to attract people towards their favorite celebrities and have blind trust due to the so-called celebrity endorsement. Make sure you avoid visiting these websites or become a victim of their tricks.

Fishy Signs 

Did you know about the website on social media? Did they approach you first through your social media accounts or messengers? Reaching new victims through unsolicited messages and social media accounts are some of the most frequently used ways for scammers. Sometimes, a website has something raising red flags or seeming too good to be true. If you feel there is something fishy, trust what you sense.

The above checks may not be foolproof because it is still possible for a website to have many of the above requirements and continue to be a scam. Make sure to do your due diligence before you provide any personal or professional data to any cryptocurrency website or application.

Steps after You Got Scammed on a Cryptocurrency Website

Generally, it is vital to identify your chances of getting your money back from a scam. When you send money out of the country under any cryptocurrency transaction, there is the slightest or no likelihood of recover it. Money-Back says that while all international scams have very slim chances of getting money back, cryptocurrency is harder to recover.

After you have spotted a scam, make sure to report it to the Federal Trade Commission. The other thing you can do is to report specific types of cons to the relevant bureaus and organizations, helping them spread the word faster and to a greater extend.

In this regard, you can contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center or IC3 to report internet crime, including scam cryptocurrency websites, email blackmailing attempts, and vice versa. You should also consult eConsumer to report global online scams. This website works as a worldwide partnership of consumer protection agencies, where you can report fraudulent crypto websites, fake giveaways, romance scams, Nigerian princes, and similar.

Make sure to report any scams as to cryptocurrency on social media via the ‘report’ button on the most social media websites. You can also spread the word by sharing your experience with other social media users to help them prevent from falling for a scam. In addition to the above, some other tips can aid you to protect yourself and your hard-earned money against online frauds, including fake cryptocurrency websites.

Use a cold wallet to participate and make sure to double-check the recipients’ addresses. Do not try new websites unless they are reputable and have reliable user reviews on the internet. It is always a safe-play to stick to reputable and established cryptocurrency service providers and platforms. Make sure to use 2-factor authentication for whatever transaction and communication you carry out. Lastly, never risk your private key by sharing them with any other user.

 

 

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PlatON Announced as Secondary Exhibition Sponsor for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

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PlatON Announced as Secondary Exhibition Sponsor for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

Hong Kong, 10th February 2026, The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 just got another major sponsor on board. PlatON is coming in as a Secondary Exhibition Sponsor, and honestly, it’s a pretty good fit given what they’re trying to accomplish in the financial infrastructure space.

So what exactly is PlatON? It’s an open financial infrastructure platform that the LatticeX Foundation put together. The really cool part is this thing called TOPOS that sits on top of it – basically, it’s designed to help banks and payment companies actually make sense of blockchain technology and use it for real-world payments and clearing. We’ve all heard the talk about blockchain revolutionizing finance, but PlatON is actually trying to make that happen by building something traditional financial institutions can actually work with.

They’ve got the technical chops for it too – we’re talking high-frequency transaction processing, quick settlements, smart contracts that can handle multiple types of assets. This isn’t some experimental project; it’s built to handle serious stuff like cross-border payments, institutional settlements, and managing digital assets in a way that keeps regulators happy. If you want to dive deeper into what they’re doing, head over to https://platon.network.

Now, the festival itself has become a pretty big deal since it kicked off back in April 2023. Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group run it together, with W3ME handling the organization, and it’s turned into the go-to event for anyone serious about Web3 in Asia. It’s where people actually show up to talk about what’s working, what’s not, and where all of this is heading.

Mark your calendars for April 20-23 if you’re planning to go – it’ll be at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The past three years have been pretty wild: 350+ exhibitors, over 1,200 speakers, 100,000 people coming through the doors, and more than 400 side events happening around the main conference. That’s a lot of activity packed into a few days.

This year they’re lining up around 300 speakers to cover pretty much every corner of Web3 and crypto. But here’s what’s really interesting – they’ve already got 500+ executives and decision-makers from traditional finance and regular businesses signed up. That’s not your typical crypto crowd. It means you’ve got old-school finance people genuinely trying to understand this space, sitting down with crypto natives, and actually having productive conversations. Those are the kinds of interactions that lead to real progress.

The fact that it’s in Hong Kong matters more than you might think. The city has always been this weird and wonderful mix of East and West, traditional finance and cutting-edge tech. It’s got one foot in Mainland China’s massive market and the other in the global financial system. That positioning means the festival can pull in people and ideas from everywhere, giving you access to perspectives and opportunities that just don’t exist at Western crypto conferences or purely Asian tech events.

Whether you’re already neck-deep in DeFi or you’re just trying to figure out what all the fuss is about, this has become the event that actually matters in the Asian crypto calendar.

Check out all the info at https://www.web3festival.org/hongkong2026/#/en.

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TokenPocket Announced as Platinum Sponsor for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

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TokenPocket Announced as Platinum Sponsor for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 has announced TokenPocket as a Platinum Sponsor, further strengthening the event’s position as Asia’s premier gathering for blockchain innovation and decentralized technology. This strategic partnership brings together one of the industry’s leading multi-chain wallet providers with the region’s most influential crypto conference.

TokenPocket, a pioneering decentralized wallet platform, joins the festival as a key partner, bringing its expertise in blockchain infrastructure and stablecoin payment solutions to an event that has become essential for anyone serious about Web3’s future in Asia and beyond. The collaboration underscores the accelerating momentum behind Web3 adoption and reinforces Hong Kong’s strategic importance as a global hub for digital asset innovation and regulatory clarity.

About TokenPocket

TokenPocket stands as one of the cryptocurrency industry’s leading decentralized wallets, purpose-built for seamless multi-chain integration and efficient stablecoin transactions. The platform offers comprehensive accessibility through mobile applications, browser extensions, and the KeyPal hardware wallet, ensuring users can manage digital assets securely across multiple devices and environments with consistent functionality.

The wallet delivers enterprise-grade security protections combined with innovative features specifically designed to enhance user experience and reduce common pain points in digital asset management. Among its most notable capabilities is zero-gas-fee transfer functionality across multiple blockchain networks, significantly reducing transaction costs and eliminating friction that has traditionally hindered widespread crypto adoption. This powerful combination of robust security architecture and user-centric features positions TokenPocket as a truly decentralized, multichain wallet solution suitable for both cryptocurrency newcomers and experienced traders seeking advanced functionality.

TokenPocket’s participation as a Platinum Sponsor demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting ecosystem development and fostering connections between infrastructure providers, developers, and institutional players across the Web3 landscape.

For more information about TokenPocket, visit https://tp.xyz/

About Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival, co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group and organized by W3ME, has firmly established itself as Asia’s premiere cryptocurrency and blockchain gathering since its launch in April 2023. The annual event serves as a critical convergence point for the world’s leading innovators, thought leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers in the Web3 and crypto ecosystems to explore emerging trends, regulatory developments, and technological breakthroughs shaping the industry’s future.

The 2026 edition will take place from April 20 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, continuing the festival’s tradition of bringing together the brightest minds in decentralized technology. Previous editions have demonstrated remarkable scale and influence, collectively attracting over 350 exhibitors, more than 1,200 speakers, and a cumulative audience exceeding 100,000 visitors from around the world. The festivals have also catalyzed over 400 diverse side events, creating unparalleled networking and collaboration opportunities across the entire Web3 landscape.

This year’s festival is projected to feature up to 300 speakers representing every facet of Web3 and cryptocurrency, from blockchain infrastructure and DeFi protocols to NFTs, metaverse applications, gaming, and enterprise adoption strategies. Significantly, the event has already attracted registrations from over 500 executives and corporate decision-makers from traditional finance sectors and real economy industries, establishing the conference as a high-level platform for substantive dialogue, knowledge transfer, and strategic partnerships between Web3 innovators and traditional business leaders.

Hong Kong Web3 Festival leverages the city’s distinctive advantages as a global financial center and innovation powerhouse. This strategic positioning enables the event to bridge Mainland China’s vast market potential with worldwide Web3 developments, creating unique opportunities for cross-border knowledge exchange and business development. By bringing together premier resources, talent, and capital from across the globe, the festival provides attendees with exclusive access to cutting-edge Web3 updates, market insights, and networking opportunities unavailable elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region.

For comprehensive event details, visit: https://www.web3festival.org/hongkong2026/#/en

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Sui Foundation Announced as Exclusive Dinner Sponsor for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

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Sui Foundation Announced as Exclusive Dinner Sponsor for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 is pleased to announce Sui Foundation as an Exclusive Dinner Sponsor, marking a significant partnership that underscores the growing collaboration between leading blockchain innovators and Asia’s premier crypto gathering.

Sui Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to growing and cultivating long-term value in the SUI ecosystem. The foundation supports developers, creators, and enterprises building on Sui, a next-generation blockchain platform designed for scalability and user-friendly experiences. Through strategic initiatives, grants, and community programs, Sui Foundation plays a vital role in advancing Web3 innovation globally. Their sponsorship of this year’s exclusive dinner event will provide attendees with unique networking opportunities alongside industry leaders and blockchain pioneers. For more information, please visit: https://www.sui.io/

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival (“Web3 Festival”), co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group and organized by W3ME, is Asia’s premiere crypto gathering that has been annually held since April 2023. It convenes the world’s smartest minds in the Web3 and crypto space to discuss the latest trends, policies, and technological breakthroughs shaping the future of decentralized technologies.

This year’s Hong Kong Web3 Festival will take place from April 20 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, spanning four days of intensive programming, exhibitions, and networking events. The previous three editions of Web3 Festival brought together over 350 exhibitors and more than 1,200 speakers for in-depth discussions, attracted a cumulative total of 100,000 visitors, and saw over 400 diverse side events. These impressive numbers reflect the festival’s position as a must-attend event for anyone serious about the Web3 industry.

Web3 Festival 2026 will feature up to 300 speakers representing all aspects of Web3 and crypto on its stages, including blockchain developers, cryptocurrency innovators, DeFi pioneers, NFT creators, metaverse architects, and institutional investors. The event has also attracted registrations from over 500 executives and corporate decision-makers in traditional finance and real economies, demonstrating the increasing mainstream adoption of blockchain technology. This diverse attendance enables the conference to serve as a high-level platform for in-depth dialogues and high-value connections between emerging tech leaders and established financial institutions.

As Asia’s premier crypto event, Web3 Festival leverages Hong Kong’s unique position as a global financial center and innovation powerhouse, bridging the vast market potential of Mainland China with worldwide Web3 advancements. This strategic positioning is particularly significant as Hong Kong continues to establish itself as a leading Web3 hub with progressive regulatory frameworks and strong government support for digital asset innovation. The unique positioning enables the event to bring together the best resources from across the globe, offering attendees first-hand Web3 updates, networking opportunities, and insights into emerging market trends that will shape the industry’s future.

The partnership with Sui Foundation further elevates the festival’s reputation as the meeting point for blockchain innovation and enterprise adoption in the Asia-Pacific region.

Get all the details here: https://www.web3festival.org/hongkong2026/#/en

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