What not to do at Bitcoin 2025, according to attendees
Concerned members of the crypto community are giving their take on staying safe at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas in the wake of a number of high-profile crypto-related robberies, kidnappings, and data breaches that have shaken the industry this year. Here are a few of our favourites. Avoid QR codes Custodia Bank’s founder Caitlin Long warns visitors to avoid QR codes and “assume they’re all malicious,” while also advising not to connect to any WiFi, including ones from the hotel. BE SECURITY AWARE at @TheBitcoinConf: –don't click on QR codes (assume they're all malicious) –don't use wifi (assume even the hotel wifi is spoofed–I just noticed one that likely is) –watch your drinks (don't drink anything that hasn't been in your direct sight) — Caitlin Long ️🟠(@CaitlinLong_) May 27, 2025 Read more: French government gives crypto entrepreneurs priority police line These precautions should pr...