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.

Four Former Huobi Employees Sentenced for Major Crypto Theft

Chinese authorities have revealed that four former employees of the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Huobi were involved in a major theft of crypto assets.

27.07.2024 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase Fined $4.5 million by the UK’s FCA

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined CB Payments Limited (CBPL), a subsidiary of Coinbase Group, $4.5 million for breaches of anti-money laundering rules.

25.07.2024 20:19 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Report Reveals Crypto’s Growing Role in Funding Election Disinformation

A recent report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis highlights the growing role of cryptocurrency in funding online disinformation campaigns targeting elections.

25.07.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Decentralized Exchange Hit by Hack: Users Urged to Withdraw Funds Immediately

On July 24, 2024, MonoSwap, a decentralized exchange and staking platform, revealed it had been hacked and advised users to withdraw their funds and avoid adding more.

24.07.2024 21:45 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Europol Exposes Rising Crypto Crime and Privacy Challenges

Europol’s latest report reveals how criminals are increasingly using cryptocurrencies like stablecoins and Monero for illegal activities.

24.07.2024 19:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Debt Box Co-Founder Kidnapped in Dubai, $400 Million Stolen

In a recent shocking development, it was reported that Jason Anderson, co-founder of the cryptocurrency company Debt Box, was kidnapped and over $400 million was stolen.

24.07.2024 18:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Ethereum Trust Fund Scams Investors Out of $2 Million

The crypto world is facing another crisis with a sharp increase in criminal activities. Recently, Indian crypto exchange WazirX was hacked, resulting in a loss of $230 million.

23.07.2024 20:10 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov