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 Fraud Losses Jump 45% to $5.6 Billion in 2023
According to the FBI, crypto fraud cases surged by 45% last year, with losses totaling $5.6 billion.
Crypto CEO Resigns After Kidnapping and Theft
Nick Drakon has stepped down as CEO of Revelo Intel, a crypto research and education platform, after revealing a shocking ordeal.
Bitcoin ATMs: The Rising Cybersecurity Threats You Need to Know
Bitcoin ATMs are spreading rapidly across the U.S., but their growing prevalence is raising serious concerns about cybersecurity.
New Android Malware Exploits Screenshots to Steal Private Keys
McAfee has discovered a new Android malware called SpyAgent that can steal private keys stored in screenshots and photos on smartphones.
Chinese Authorities Bust Major Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Operation
Authorities in Anhui Province, China, have recently dismantled a major criminal operation that was using cryptocurrency platforms to launder large sums of money.
Investor Loses $1M in Crypto After Copying Fraudulent Address
Scam Sniffer has reported a recent case where an individual lost $1 million in cryptocurrency by mistakenly copying a fraudulent address from their transaction history.
CFTC Recovers $18 Million from Crypto Pyramid Scheme
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has managed to recover $18 million in cryptocurrency connected to a fraudulent commodity pool scheme.
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South Korean Court Sentences Three for $460K Crypto Scam
31.03.2025 12:00 1 min. read -
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Coinbase Users May Have Lost $46 Million to Rising Phishing Scams
01.04.2025 15:53 2 min. read -
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Bybit Hack Leads to Record Crypto Losses in Early 2025
01.04.2025 20:00 2 min. read -
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American Woman Loses Millions in Sophisticated Crypto Scam
04.04.2025 18:00 2 min. read -
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U.S. Authorities Retrieve $7M in Crypto Fraud Case, Highlighting Ongoing Scam Issues
23.03.2025 20:00 2 min. read
