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Top 10 tactics targeting crypto investors, from deepfakes to romance scams

Crypto scam tactics have become more sophisticated in 2026, making investor protection a key market task. The Crypto Basic reported that crypto scams totalled $14 billion in 2025, up from $9.9 billion in 2024. Impersonation crimes surged 1,400 percent, with pig butchering scams and fake investment platforms cited as major drivers. Risks include phishing, fake tokens, social media impersonation, deepfakes, wallet-draining and malware, while recovery remains difficult after blockchain confirmations.

Games & Commerce

EU regulation to change Switch 2 as Nintendo prepares user-replaceable battery model

Nintendo is preparing a new Switch 2 model that allows users to replace the battery themselves to comply with the European Union's new battery regulation, the article said. The rules take effect on Feb. 18, 2027 and require batteries in devices such as smartphones, tablets and handheld game consoles to be replaceable without specialist tools. Nintendo has not detailed the design changes and has not said whether the model will launch outside Europe.

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Stablecoins, ETFs, OTC seen as key crypto liquidity metrics in 2026

Liquidity has become a key variable for investment decisions as crypto market depth varies widely by asset and can dry up quickly during shocks. Daily spot volume at major exchanges is expected to exceed $100 billion in 2026, while stablecoin supply rises to $320 billion, but trading conditions remain uneven. Futures dominate overall activity, institutions account for most volume, and OTC trading grows. Stablecoins and spot bitcoin ETFs also influence flows and price impact.