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.
U.S. Bitcoin Investor Sentenced for $4M Tax Evasion
A Bitcoin investor from Texas has become the first person charged with criminal tax evasion related to cryptocurrency transactions.
Recent $50 Million Crypto Breach Linked to North Korean Hackers
On October 16, 2024, Radiant Capital, a decentralized lending protocol, suffered a major security breach, resulting in a $50 million loss.
Critical Dogecoin Vulnerability Crashes 69% of Network Nodes
A significant security breach recently rocked the Dogecoin network, with a hacker successfully exploiting a vulnerability that led to 69% of its nodes going offline.
Over $15M Stolen in Coinbase Commerce Heist, AML Systems Fail to Detect Attack
A recent theft involving Coinbase Commerce has been uncovered by crypto investigator ZachXBT, revealing that over $15.9 million worth of USDC was stolen from a vendor.
Celsius Executive’s Sentencing Delayed as He Provides Key Information in Mashinsky Case
Roni Cohen-Pavon, formerly the chief revenue officer at Celsius, will not face sentencing this week as initially scheduled.
U.S. Treasury Unveils Russian Crypto Money Laundering Scheme to Bypass Sanctions
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on several individuals and entities tied to a Russian money laundering operation that utilized Tether (USDT) and other cryptocurrencies for illicit transactions.
Another Crypto Platform Falls Victim to North Korean Hackers
A prominent cryptocurrency platform has suffered a major cyberattack, leading to a $50 million theft on October 16, 2024.
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US Treasury Sanctions Iran-Backed Rebel Network Over Crypto Transactions and Arms Supply
05.04.2025 15:00 2 min. read -
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American Woman Loses Millions in Sophisticated Crypto Scam
04.04.2025 18:00 2 min. read -
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Bloomberg Strategist Predicts Bitcoin Crash to $10,000
07.04.2025 15:30 1 min. read -
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Australia Cracks Down on Almost 100 Crypto Companies Linked to Fraudulent Scams
09.04.2025 20:00 2 min. read -
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$20 Million AI Scam Uncovered in Spain: Criminal Network Exposed
09.04.2025 14:00 2 min. read
