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The U.S. SEC has intensified its crackdown on AIâthemed crypto scams after uncovering a sophisticated $14 million fraud network that operated through fake trading platforms and investment clubs throughout late 2025, creating lingering market anxiety heading into early 2026 â ïžđ.
According to official filings, entities such as Morocoin Tech Corp., Berge Blockchain Technology Co. Ltd., Cirkor Inc., and AIâbranded groups like AI Wealth Inc. lured retail investors via socialâmedia ads and WhatsApp chats that promised AIâgenerated investment tips before siphoning funds overseas. [thehackernews.com], [cryptonews.com]
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Investigators found that the schemes used fabricated âSecurity Token Offerings,â AI testimonials, and deceptive personas posing as financial professionalsâtactics that exploited the hype around artificial intelligence and blurred the line between legitimate fintech innovation and fraud đ€đ°.
Regulatory analysts warn that the spike in AIâenabled deception, amplified by deepfake content and massâproduced socialâmedia campaigns, has pushed global compliance systems to reinforce monitoring and tighten enforcement across digitalâasset markets. [intellectia.ai]
As the industry transitions into 2026, market sentiment remains cautious, with traders and platforms anticipating further investigations amid rising concerns over trust, transparency, and the expanding sophistication of cryptoâenabled fraud networks đđđ„.
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