# Crypto

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2024**: The AI Pivot — Integration of deepfakes and 'black box' AI algorithms to mask fraudulent investment schemes.
- **2021**: NFT & DeFi Hype — Scams shifted to 'rug pulls' in decentralized finance and fake digital collectibles.
- **2017**: ICO Era — Fraudsters used fake whitepapers to lure investors into initial coin offerings.

## Recent coverage (5 stories, network-wide)

### Pepperstone Hires Xero Exec as CTO for AI-Native Push Across 160 Countries
2026-08-13 05:46:22 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Australian broker Pepperstone is replacing vendor dependence with proprietary infrastructure under new CTO Nigel Fernandes. The move targets crypto expansion and personalised client experiences across more than 160 markets.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/pepperstone-cto-ai-native-fintech-160-countries

### Pepperstone's AI-Native Push Taps 20-Year Engineering Vet as CTO
2026-08-13 05:46:14 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Pepperstone's new CTO Nigel Fernandes will lead an AI-native engineering foundation spanning cloud platforms, customer identity, and data. The mandate: faster, more reliable trading tools and crypto access.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/pepperstone-ai-native-cto-xero-fernandes

### BlackRock Shifts Focus: AI Infrastructure as Crypto's Next Frontier
2026-03-25 00:38:25 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

BlackRock has identified the integration of Artificial Intelligence as the primary driver for the next phase of cryptocurrency evolution, pivoting away from speculative token cycles. The world's largest asset manager emphasizes that AI's demand for decentralized compute and data verification will define the industry's utility.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/blackrock-ai-crypto-infrastructure-shift

### AI-Crypto Convergence Triggers Surge in Sophisticated Financial Fraud
2026-03-24 09:51:40 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The intersection of artificial intelligence and digital assets has birthed a new generation of highly convincing investment scams, ranging from deepfake-driven endorsements to fraudulent AI trading bots. As regulators struggle to keep pace, investors must adopt rigorous verification protocols to navigate this increasingly treacherous landscape.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/ai-crypto-scam-investor-warning-2026

### AI-Driven Crypto Scams Surging: How to Navigate the New Fraud Frontier
2026-03-24 09:48:19 · Sector: cyber · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The convergence of artificial intelligence and digital assets has birthed a sophisticated new class of financial fraud, leveraging deepfakes and 'AI-washing' to deceive investors. Regulators are intensifying oversight as scammers use the complexity of AI to mask traditional Ponzi schemes and fraudulent token launches.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/ai-crypto-scam-intelligence-briefing

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