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.

FBI Issues Alert to the Whole Crypto Industry

The FBI has issued a warning about advanced cyberattacks targeting cryptocurrency and DeFi companies, linked to North Korean hackers.

05.09.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

DeFi Protocol Loses $27M in Major Security Breach

Penpie, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, suffered a major security breach on Wednesday, resulting in the theft of approximately $27 million in cryptocurrency.

04.09.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC Settles with Cryptocurrency Firm Over Custody Rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a settlement with Galois Capital Management, a cryptocurrency-focused investment advisory firm based in Florida.

04.09.2024 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin ATM Scams Surge Tenfold Since 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has revealed a dramatic increase in scams involving Bitcoin ATMs, with reported cases rising tenfold since 2020.

04.09.2024 16:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Phishing Attacks Soar 215% in August

Cryptocurrency phishing incidents saw a dramatic increase of over 215% in August, largely due to one major attack that resulted in losses of more than $55 million.

04.09.2024 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Scottish Authorities Convert Stolen Bitcoin to Cash After Unique Robbery

Scottish law enforcement has successfully converted 23.5 Bitcoin into cash, following a robbery in March 2020.

03.09.2024 19:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Hacker Launders $6.5 Million Stolen from WazirX via Tornado Cash

A wallet connected to the hacker who stole over $235 million from the Indian crypto exchange WazirX recently moved $6.5 million through the sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash.

03.09.2024 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov