Crypto Crime News

A Russian national linked to the now-defunct WEX cryptocurrency exchange has been arrested in Poland on charges related to fraud and money laundering.

Crypto sleuth Coffeezilla has pushed back against the spread of misinformation surrounding the recent memecoin launch by influencer Hailey Welch, also known as “Hawk Tuah.”

French authorities are delving into accusations against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, alleging the platform’s involvement in facilitating criminal activities.

David Brend and Gustavo Rodriguez, the masterminds behind the IcomTech cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, have been sentenced to 10 and 8 years in prison, respectively.

The founder of the darknet marketplace Hydra, Stanislav Moiseev, has been sentenced to life in prison by a Moscow court for his involvement in a range of criminal activities.

Alex Mashinsky, the co-founder of Celsius Network, has admitted to charges of fraud related to his role in the company’s downfall.

DMM Bitcoin, a Japanese crypto exchange, is shutting down after failing to recover from a May hack that saw over $320 million in Bitcoin stolen.