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.

Hacker Returns $7.5M in KiloEx Breach After Bounty Deal

A decentralized exchange targeted in a multi-million-dollar exploit has recovered its losses just days after the incident, thanks to an unexpected twist involving the hacker themselves.

19.04.2025 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Hackers Target UK Official’s Account in Crypto Scam Disguised as Government Project

A recent cyberattack targeting a UK government official’s social media account has highlighted ongoing concerns over digital impersonation and crypto scams.

17.04.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

NFT Trader Faces Prison for Hiding Millions in CryptoPunk Profits from IRS

A former NFT trader is facing potential prison time after admitting to hiding millions in profits from the IRS through undeclared sales of high-value digital assets.

14.04.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Wallets Targeted by Sophisticated Malware Campaign

Cybersecurity researchers are sounding the alarm after discovering a new and increasingly sophisticated attack targeting the crypto community.

12.04.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Australia Cracks Down on Almost 100 Crypto Companies Linked to Fraudulent Scams

Australia’s efforts to combat crypto-related fraud have intensified, with the country’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) targeting 95 companies allegedly involved in deceptive schemes like pig butchering scams.

09.04.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

$20 Million AI Scam Uncovered in Spain: Criminal Network Exposed

Spanish police have busted a criminal network that used AI to run a global investment scam, arresting six individuals linked to the operation.

09.04.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bloomberg Strategist Predicts Bitcoin Crash to $10,000

Mike McGlone, a senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg, has stirred the crypto community with his latest prediction about Bitcoin’s future price movement.

07.04.2025 15:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov