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Crypto Security for Beginners: Common Scams and How to Spot Them

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Hey everyone, welcome back to Crypto Newbi. If you're like me, still wrapping your head around blockchain after exploring it since the pandemic days, you know the excitement comes with some shady corners. In 2026, crypto's bigger than ever, if not in value (since the price dipped earlier this year), it is the talk of the town! But then again, as opportunities may lies in the dip, so are the scams. In this post we won't be talking about the fluctuation price of crypto in the past few months, we will instead dive into Crypto Security instead! Reports from Chainalysis show scammers stole over $17 billion last year alone, up big from before . So basically, this post dives into common ones hitting beginners, what they look like, and signs to notice. Purely for learning: this isn't advice, just info to stay aware. Always do your own checks.

Top Free Crypto AI Tools Beginners Can Try (No Wallet Required)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is getting trending along with blockchain technology. It is creeping into every corner of our lives from simple Q&A, writing, drawing, chatting, even trading, to some extent providing advise for those who has existential crisis. So, of course, it didn’t take long before it decided to move into our space: Crypto. Essentially, people are getting more creative by daily to create and write an innovative AI that are tailor made to provide solutions for most of our daily problem. If not, at least to ease and manage it properly. Now we’ve got a bunch of free AI tools trying to make the crazy world of Web3 a little easier to navigate, or at least more fun. Whether you’re a curious beginner, a casual hodler , or someone who still forgets seed phrases (no judgment because I MOST of the time forget mine), here are some solid free AI tools to explore.

Crypto Faucet: Free Crypto Faucet Sites (2025)

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What is a Crypto Faucet and How Can You Earn From It? If you’ve been in the crypto world long enough, chances are you’ve stumbled upon the term “faucet.” But what exactly is it? Does it pour free crypto like water from your kitchen tap? Well, not exactly but perhaps the analogy is not that too far away. A crypto faucet is a platform that rewards users with small amounts of cryptocurrency in exchange for completing simple tasks. These can be watching ads, playing games, solving captchas, clicking links, or even just claiming every few minutes or hours. The whole idea is to introduce people to cryptocurrencies in a fun, low-barrier way without needing you to invest upfront. Back in the early days, faucets were insanely generous. The first Bitcoin faucet created by Gavin Andresen in 2010 reportedly gave away 5 BTC per claim! But of course, those days are long gone. Now, faucets offer micro-payments, usually in satoshis (fractions of Bitcoin) or other altcoins like Doge, LTC, or newer toke...

Earn Passive Crypto by Sharing Your Internet : Honeygain vs EarnApp – Which One’s Worth It in 2025

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In today’s digital world, earning passive income isn’t just about staking coins or yield farming, I have mentioned in my previous post about Mining vs Staking ( Refer full post ) as well, but this is different. These days, earning passive income can be as simple as sharing your unused internet bandwidth.  In Malaysia, you are able to get an unlimited plan for your internet nor wifi at a very affordable price, yet the usage of the internet itself might not be optimised, or maybe even very low. Technically, you have a lot of unused internet bandwith. Apps like Honeygain and EarnApp have gained popularity by offering a set-and-forget way to make money or even earn crypto rewards, all while your device is connected to the internet. Rest assured that no advanced skills or crypto trading needed. As someone who has tried both app/software firsthand, I can vouch for how easy it is to get started. Just install the app, let it run in the background of your devices (mobile/PC/laptops), and ...

πŸ” Top 5 Biggest Hacks in Crypto History

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The world of crypto has unlocked massive financial opportunities as it provides a space for everyone, anyone to showcase their innovativeness and woo large pool of investors all over the world. However,  in cyberspace it attracts threats from hackers globally as it also opened the door to some of the most devastating hacks ever seen. Sometimes, even those massive companies with the most secure cybersecurity system got penetrated and exploited. The outcome? these companies faces losses up to Billions of dollars, of which these monies are own by whales and even small fry- retail investor like me (Yes, even my investments were affected). So what is the scoop? Perhaps let me share few -  five (5) of the biggest crypto exploits that had happened , what they targeted, and why they matter. 1. Bybit – Approximate of $1.4–1.5 Billion Heisted (Feb 2025) Bybit is a centralised cryptocurrency exchange known for derivatives and leverage trading. It’s one of the top global exchanges by tr...