Crypto Crime News

Explore the darker side of the crypto industry. Everything from fraudulent initial public offerings and lawsuits to hacks, dark market deals, thefts and kidnappings.

Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Court After Extradition

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, appeared in a U.S. federal court on January 2, 2025, marking his first legal proceeding since being extradited from Montenegro.

03.01.2025 10:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Radiant Capital Struggles to Recover After $53 Million Attack

Radiant Capital, a cross-chain lending protocol, is currently grappling with the aftermath of a major security breach that resulted in the loss of millions in funds.

31.12.2024 19:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Solana Co-Founder Sued by Ex-Wife Over Alleged Theft of Millions in Staking Reward

Stephen Akridge, co-founder of Solana, is being sued by his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, who claims he misappropriated millions in cryptocurrency from her wallet.

29.12.2024 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

France Cracks Down on Rising Crypto Scams

The rise of cryptocurrency in France has unfortunately also fueled a surge in financial scams, leaving regulators and authorities scrambling to protect the public.

28.12.2024 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Do Kwon Extradition Approved: Terraform Labs Founder to Face U.S. Fraud Charges

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is set to be extradited to the United States, marking a decisive turn in the prolonged legal saga following the collapse of LUNA and UST tokens.

27.12.2024 19:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Fake Memecoin Scheme Uncovered, $500K Stolen via Hacked X Accounts

A hacker has been using a deceptive strategy to gain control of high-profile accounts on X, the social media platform, and is using them to push a fake memecoin.

27.12.2024 16:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Details Emerge on May 2024 Hack That Stole $300 Million from Crypto Exchange

In May 2024, a massive hack targeted the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM, resulting in the theft of over $300 million in Bitcoin.

25.12.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov