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.

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

Hyperliquid Labs Denies Cyberattack Claims, Assures Users of Security

Hyperliquid Labs, the developer behind the HYPE token, has addressed recent claims alleging the involvement of North Korean hackers in a cyberattack against its platform.

24.12.2024 15:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Controversial Crypto Founder Ends up on Interpol’s Most Wanted List

Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Richard James Schueler, known in the cryptocurrency world as Richard Heart, the founder of HEX and PulseChain.

22.12.2024 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cryptopia Liquidators Begin Distributing $225 Million to Affected Users After 2019 Hack

Nearly six years after Cryptopia’s infamous 2019 hack, liquidators have begun compensating the platform’s affected users.

21.12.2024 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov