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 Exchange Suspends Withdrawals After $1.7 Million Hack

A cryptocurrency exchange was hit by a suspected hack that led to the theft of $1.7 million, prompting the platform to suspend withdrawals.

28.11.2024 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Investor Loses All His Money in Elaborate Crypto Scam

The increasing popularity of cryptocurrency continues to present attractive investment opportunities, but it has also opened doors for fraudsters targeting inexperienced investors.

28.11.2024 14:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Gamer Accused of Stealing $3.5 Million in Crypto Fraud

SerpentAU, an Australian Fortnite YouTuber once admired for his gaming skills, is now implicated in a $3.5 million crypto fraud involving meme coin scams.

28.11.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

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