Brooklyn artist says he lost $120,000 in a crypto scam
As the value of Bitcoin rises, the Brooklyn District Attorney's office is warning New Yorkers about cryptocurrency scams.
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As the value of Bitcoin rises, the Brooklyn District Attorney's office is warning New Yorkers about cryptocurrency scams.
As the value of bitcoin rises, the district attorney this should serve as a warning for all New Yorkers. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
This comes just two years after Bitcoin's price dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election could boost economic growth and herald market-friendly policies, according to Wall Street.
The focus on cryptocurrency is intensifying after a week of volatility. Crypto, unlike government-issued dollars, is a decentralized digital currency, so the value can go up or down quickly. CBS2's Steve Overmyer has the latest on what's being called a "crypto winter."
Investigators say criminals are using cryptocurrency to launder dirty money with perceived anonymity.
Millions of dollars of the transactions were cashed out through bitcoin ATMs and used to purchase gold and non-fungible tokens as well as more mundane items like Walmart gift cards for personal expenses, prosecutors said.
Experts say never open an unsolicited link, and never make a significant payment without verifying.
Adams says he wants New York to become the global center for cryptocurrency and other financial innovations.
It's a push to court cryptocurrency businesses in New York City.
As the interest in cryptocurrency continues to climb, the safety and security of investment apps are being called into question.
Our world has gone digital, not just our interactions, but also money, and in trading cards.
There's always the looming risk of identity fraud and scalpers, but some companies say a newer, cheaper and more secure way of buying tickets is taking off.
Facebook changed the way that we communicate. Now, the social media giant wants to change how its billions of users think about cryptocurrency.
Scammers are reportedly posing as company employees, calling customers, and threaten to disconnect the power unless a payment is made immediately using Bitcoin.
Bitcoin has caught the attention of investors, computer geeks, and even hackers, but what should consumers make of it?
Bitcoin is the first decentralized digital currency and worldwide payment system and while there are others to choose from, many are still scratching their heads to the entire idea.
A new security based on bitcoin prices made its debut on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, a week after a rival security launched on an exchange.
The first-ever bitcoin future began trading Sunday as the increasingly popular virtual currency made its debut on a major U.S. exchange.
It looks like a typical ATM, but it isn't. When customers put in cash, they get bitcoin in return.
A New Jersey school district is hoping to resume standardized testing after delays because its computer network was shut down in an online attack.
Federal prosecutors in New York on Thursday announced the first bitcoin securities fraud case, accusing a Texas man of engineering a Ponzi scheme involving bitcoins.
U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest set the Nov. 3 date as 29-year-old Ross William Ulbricht pleaded not guilty to four charges in a rewritten indictment returned earlier this week.
The top executive of a Manhattan-based Bitcoin company and a Florida Bitcoin exchanger have been charged with conspiring to commit money laundering by selling more than $1 million in Bitcoins to users of the black market website Silk Road, which let users buy illegal drugs anonymously, authorities said Monday.
The rapper filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Manhattan federal court against the creators of Bitcoin, charging trademark and publicity violations.
The man killed in a small plane crash on I-684 near Westchester County Airport was identified as Yankele Friedman, a 32-year-old flight instructor.
Daniel Penny, the veteran acquitted of homicide in the choking death of Jordan Neely, will join Donald Trump in his suite at the Army-Navy football game.
Mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, New York and other states continue to baffle residents and lawmakers.
Andrew Witty, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group, memorialized slain executive Brian Thompson in an op-ed and acknowledged industry flaws.
Older brother Tal Alexander, 38, will also have a bail hearing Friday in Miami federal court.
The man killed in a small plane crash on I-684 near Westchester County Airport was identified as Yankele Friedman, a 32-year-old flight instructor.
Mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, New York and other states continue to baffle residents and lawmakers.
Long Island Rail Road passengers faced delays for the Friday morning commute.
N.Y. and N.J. senators want a briefing from the feds over the unmanned drones that have been alarming residents over the past few weeks.
One person was killed when a small plane crashed along Interstate-684 in Westchester County on Thursday night, New York State Police said.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages, especially on Long Island.
Heavy rain and strong winds rolled into New York on Wednesday, prompting a First Alert Weather Day.
Tomorrow will be a First Alert Weather Day as we track heavy rain, localized flooding and strong winds.
NYC has some changeable weather on the way this week, including a couple rounds of rain Monday and Wednesday.
Mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, New York and other states continue to baffle residents and lawmakers.
N.Y. and N.J. senators want a briefing from the feds over the unmanned drones that have been alarming residents over the past few weeks.
Mystery drone sightings continue to baffle New Jersey residents, government officials, and law enforcement.
New Jersey is suing a gunmaker Glock, claiming the company is allowing its handguns to be turned into machine guns.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
Long Island Rail Road passengers faced delays for the Friday morning commute.
Vindication has finally come for a Long Island retiree who was receiving thousands of dollars in tickets due to once having Star Trek novelty license plates.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
Early intervention therapy is critical for some children's development, but New York families say services have been delayed for weeks, putting the future of these babies and toddlers at risk.
Real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon are facing sex trafficking charges in New York.
Daniel Penny, the veteran acquitted of homicide in the choking death of Jordan Neely, will join Donald Trump in his suite at the Army-Navy football game.
N.Y. and N.J. senators want a briefing from the feds over the unmanned drones that have been alarming residents over the past few weeks.
Mystery drone sightings continue to baffle New Jersey residents, government officials, and law enforcement.
New Jersey is suing a gunmaker Glock, claiming the company is allowing its handguns to be turned into machine guns.
Private school parents in New York City are upset over a lack of public school special education services.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare Group Inc. has faced a firestorm of controversy this year. And as investigators search for a motive in the slaying of Brian Thompson, CEO of its insurance arm, they aren't counting anything out.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Daniel Penny, the veteran acquitted of homicide in the choking death of Jordan Neely, will join Donald Trump in his suite at the Army-Navy football game.
Simon Holmstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau each registered three points in the Islanders' 5-4 win over the Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Jack Hughes had a goal and two assists in the Devils' 3-1 win over the Kings on Thursday night.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
Adam Fox had a goal and two assist and the the New York Rangers beat the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
Five hundred New York Common Pantry clients received care packages this week from the Robin Hood Foundation through a partnership with Amazon and L'Oreal.
New York City Councilwoman Joann Ariola is not happy with the long-awaited Cross Bay Boulevard repaving job.
You may know about the world-famous Christmas lights in Dyker Heights. But one neighbor in Bergen Beach has been creating the North Pole in his front lawn.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Actor Abigail Hawk, who plays Detective Baker on "Blue Bloods" joins CBS New York to discuss the iconic show.
A three-year DOJ investigation found Mount Vernon police officers used excessive force, particularly against people who were already restrained.
Officials said two workers in a cherry picker hit a beam at a construction site on East 35th Street between Madison and Park.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
The man killed in a small plane crash on I-684 in Westchester County was identified as Yankele Friedman, a 32-year-old flight instructor. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
