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.

Crypto Trader Loses $3M in Seconds Due to Simple Copy-Paste Error and Scam

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency trading, even minor mistakes can lead to significant financial losses.

25.11.2024 15:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Winklevoss Calls for Investigation Into Dropped Charges Against FTX Founder

Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder and CEO of Gemini, is calling for a renewed investigation into a dropped charge involving FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), despite his recent 25-year sentence.

24.11.2024 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Solana Wallet Exploit Highlights Growing Security Risks in Cryptocurrency

A new and alarming trend has emerged in the cryptocurrency world: the first reported case of AI poisoning. In this incident, a Solana wallet was compromised, resulting in a theft of approximately $2,500.

23.11.2024 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Crypto Scammers Exploit Leaked Data, Targeting Industry Leaders for Big Profits

Crypto phishing scams have become a lucrative business, with attackers reportedly making tens of thousands of dollars weekly by impersonating Coinbase support and exploiting leaked data.

21.11.2024 21:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

South Korea Links North Korea to $41M Ethereum Heist from Upbit

South Korea has confirmed that North Korea orchestrated the 2019 theft of 342,000 Ethereum (ETH) tokens from Upbit, initially worth $41.5 million and now valued at 1.47 trillion Won.

21.11.2024 17:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Ex-Central Bank Digital Currency Head Faces Expulsion Over Crypto Corruption

Yao Qian, a prominent figure in China’s blockchain and digital currency sector, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and dismissed from his public office.

21.11.2024 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Five Arrested in Connection with $6.3 Million Crypto Hacking Plot

Five individuals have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with a cybercrime operation that allegedly resulted in the theft of $6.3 million worth of cryptocurrency and unauthorized access to confidential corporate data.

21.11.2024 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov