#cryptouniverseofficial Here are the key updates in crypto for last week:

Global Highlights

- *S&P 500 Recovery*: The S&P 500 has clawed back half of its 2024 tariff losses, but market volatility persists.

- *Crypto Fraud Surge*: The FBI reports a staggering $9.3 billion in crypto-related losses in the US, a 66% increase from 2023, with investment scams accounting for 62% of the losses.

- *Bitcoin ETFs See Record Inflows*: Bitcoin ETFs have smashed records with the highest inflows since January 2024, following a post-inauguration rally.

Crypto Scam Insights

- *Common Scams*: The most popular scams include investment-related schemes, "pig butchering" scams, phishing attempts, and AI-generated persona scams.

- *Vulnerable Groups*: Americans aged 60 and older are disproportionately affected, with reported losses of almost $3 billion.

- *FBI Efforts*: The FBI's Operation Level Up identified over 4,300 crypto scam victims and prevented almost $286 million in losses ¹.

Market Trends

- *Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud*: Investment fraud involving cryptocurrency rose 53% in 2023, with losses totaling $3.94 billion.

- *On-Chain Data*: According to Chainalysis, global scamming revenues have been trending down since 2021, despite the FBI's findings ².