Crypto Scam Warnings: What FTC Guidance Actually Establishes
What the FTC's crypto scam article does and does not establish, and how readers should treat loss-recovery promises and 'government-backed' crypto claims.
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How to Confirm a Crypto Claim Against EDGAR Source Filings
Match press-release claims to the EDGAR filing they cite: entity name, filing date, and the exact exhibit or item—not the headline alone.
Verifying Crypto Press Claims Against an 8-K Filing
Walk an 8-K for item numbers, dates and agreement language before treating a related press release as confirmed fact.
How an 8-K Differs From a Press Release When Checking Claims
Separate what an 8-K must disclose from what a press release may market—then verify overlapping claims against the filing text.
How an 8-K Differs From a Press Release
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Edit a crypto press release with a claim log, before-and-after examples, source checks, and a practical final review checklist.
How to Write a Market Forecast in a Press Release Without Overstating the Claim
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