Virtual Currencies

Hongkongers swindled out of HK$136 million by online scammers in just 1 week, as police warn over internet fraud

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Hongkongers swindled out of HK6 million by online scammers in just 1 week, as police warn over internet fraud

The force issued the alert on Friday, a day after officers revealed a new tactic used to dupe a businesswoman out of HK$41 million worth of cryptocurrency in an online investment fraud. Inspector Leung Man-yee on Thursday said the fraudsters had orchestrated in-person transactions to lower the victim’s guard and trick her into going along …

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Opinion: 10 predictions for stocks, crypto, AI, gold and bonds in 2024

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Opinion: 10 predictions for stocks, crypto, AI, gold and bonds in 2024

Here are some markets, economy and stock predictions for 2024, including what would be a most unexpected outcome for the U.S. economy. First, a reminder: “The markets and the economy are not the same.” 1. AI continues to capture the world’s imagination: The biggest corporations start using artificial intelligence for real-world business purposes, including supply-chain management, distribution improvements …

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