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.
Former Crypto CEO Faces Fraud Charges Over Misappropriated Bitcoin Funds
The former CEO of Australian crypto exchange Mine Digital, Grant Colthup, has been charged with fraud for allegedly misappropriating $1.47 million from a customer trying to convert funds into Bitcoin.
Japanese Authorities Uncover Major Crypto Scam
Japanese law enforcement, including the National Police Agency and a collaborative task force from nine prefectural police departments, has apprehended 18 suspects linked to a scam involving Monero (XMR).
Crypto Firm Faces Data Breach, Exposing Private Information of 92,000 Users
A crypto company has reported a significant data breach affecting more than 92,000 users.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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North Korean Agent Exposed in Crypto Job Scam at Kraken
04.05.2025 20:00 2 min. read -
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ZachXBT Helps Freeze $7M After $330M Bitcoin Theft From Elderly Holder
05.05.2025 16:00 1 min. read -
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$330M Bitcoin Heist Traced to Social Engineering Scam Targeting U.S. Senior
04.05.2025 12:00 2 min. read -
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Samourai Wallet Case Faces Scrutiny After Allegations of Withheld Evidence
07.05.2025 13:00 2 min. read -
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Alex Mashinsky Seeks One-Year Sentence as DOJ Pushes for 20 Years
08.05.2025 12:00 1 min. read