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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.

Brazilian Police Bust Major Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Linked to Drug Cartel

São Paulo’s Civil Police have uncovered and dismantled a major money laundering operation linked to the drug cartel First Capital Command (PCC).

08.08.2024 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Court Orders FTX and Alameda to Pay $12.7 Billion to Creditors

The defunct crypto exchange FTX and trading company Alameda Research have been ordered to pay $12.7 billion to creditors, according to a recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Peter Castell in New York.

08.08.2024 11:32 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Ronin Bridge Exploit: $10M Returned by White Hat Hackers

The Ronin (RON) bridge recently fell victim to a significant exploit, resulting in a $10 million theft of Ethereum (ETH).

07.08.2024 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

WazirX Takes Legal Action After $230 Million Hack

WazirX, the cryptocurrency exchange, has officially filed a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the recent hack that resulted in substantial financial losses.

06.08.2024 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Couple Faces Court After Spending Almost $7M from Crypto Refund Mistake

Errors in crypto refund transactions are not uncommon, as highlighted by a recent case involving an Australian couple.

04.08.2024 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

U.S. Regulator Investigates Meme Coin Fraud Involving Crypto YouTuber

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recently investigated a meme coin fraud case involving prominent crypto YouTuber Ben Armstrong, also known as BitBoy.

04.08.2024 9:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FBI Issues a Major Warning to the Crypto Sector

The FBI has issued a warning about scammers posing as crypto exchange employees to steal users’ funds.

03.08.2024 12:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov
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