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.

Binance Co-Founder Zhao Warns Followers of Scammers Using His Name

Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s co-founder, has issued a stark warning to his 8.9 million followers on X regarding scammers using his name to defraud crypto users.

21.10.2024 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Radiant Capital Partners with Law Enforcement After $50 Million Hack

Radiant Capital, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, is collaborating with US law enforcement to recover assets following a $50 million theft earlier this week.

20.10.2024 20:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

New Banking Trojan Compromises 13,000 Android Users, Security Experts Warn

Security specialists have discovered a new variant of the TrickMo banking Trojan, which has compromised approximately 13,000 Android devices.

19.10.2024 21:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Indian National Sentenced for $20 Million Coinbase Scam

The cryptocurrency industry has faced its share of scams and cyberattacks, causing some potential investors to approach it with caution.

19.10.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Terra Luna Faces Uncertainty as Do Kwon’s Extradition Looms

Montenegro has begun the extradition process for Terra Luna’s founder, Do Kwon, who faces charges in South Korea tied to the downfall of the Terra ecosystem, which caused massive financial losses.

18.10.2024 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FBI Arrests Hacker Behind Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval News

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a 25-year-old man from Alabama, for hacking the official X account of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January.

18.10.2024 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Radiant Capital Faces $48 Million Exploit, RDNT Token Drops

A recent report from the cybersecurity firm Hacken reveals that Radiant Capital, a multi-asset money market platform, has suffered an exploit resulting in losses exceeding $48 million.

17.10.2024 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov