US authorities seize 70 cryptocurrency scam websites targeting Russian community, $5 million in proceeds

Odaily News The U.S. District Attorney's Office in Brooklyn announced that its virtual currency unit seized 70 domain names used to defraud the Russian community. The scam involved fake Facebook ads, including deepfake videos of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. More than 20 Brooklyn residents and other victims across the country lost a total of $5 million. (Bitcoin.com)