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Fraud Cases Increase In Cryptocurrency 'Wild West'

When something goes wrong with an investment in cryptocurrency and fraud victims seek legal help, disputes often turn out to be a major challenge for plaintiffs and law firms.

3 minute read December 01, 2021 at 12:33 AM
By
Christine Schiffner
Fraud Cases Increase In Cryptocurrency 'Wild West'

The cryptocurrency market has soared over the last few years with more than 6,000 digital currencies now being traded globally. Investors more frequently use public crypto sales, or "coin offerings," to diversify their portfolios.

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