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.
Argentine Lawyer Seeks Global Arrest Warrant for LIBRA Token Co-Creator
An international arrest warrant has been requested for Hayden Davis, co-creator of the LIBRA token, which became the center of a major political scandal in Argentina.
Ripple Co-Founder’s Wallet Compromised in $661 Million XRP Hack in 2024
Chris Larsen, the co-founder of Ripple, suffered a significant financial blow in 2024 when he lost over $661 million worth of XRP due to a security breach in the password management system LastPass.
Georgian Investor Faces Prison Amid Bitcoin Embezzlement Allegations
Venture capitalist and Mission Gate founder George Bachiashvili is now facing imprisonment in Georgia after a court revoked his bail.
Hackers Exploit 1inch Smart Contract, Stealing Over $5 Million
Hackers have exploited a vulnerability in DeFi aggregator 1inch’s resolver smart contract, leading to losses of over $5 million, according to blockchain security firm SlowMist.
EU Sanctions Prompt Tether to Freeze $27 Million on Russian Exchange Garantex
Tether has taken a significant step by freezing $27 million worth of USDt on the Russian crypto exchange Garantex, which has led to the platform halting its operations.
Bybit’s Biggest Hack: What Investigators Have Found
Hackers who breached Bybit stole $1.4 billion, but CEO Ben Zhou confirmed that $1.07 billion of the stolen funds remains traceable.
Mask Founder Loses $4 Million in Crypto Attack on His Birthday
Suji Yan, founder of the Web3 browser extension Mask, has suffered a major security breach, losing $4 million in cryptocurrencies.
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New Microsoft Discovery Reveals Malware Targeting Cryptocurrency Wallets on Chrome
20.03.2025 13:00 2 min. read -
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Crypto Platform Faces $8.4 Million Loss After Exploit Compromises Admin Privileges
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Bithumb Under Investigation in South Korea for Alleged Misuse of Company Funds
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Ex-Bank Staffer Pleads Guilty to Facilitating Fraud and Drug Money Laundering
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Interpol Fugitive May Be Tied to New Crypto Scheme
16.03.2025 20:00 2 min. read