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.
Russian-Speaking Hackers Dominate Ransomware Market, Report Shows
A new report from TRM Labs reveals that Russian-speaking hackers dominate the ransomware sector, capturing almost 70% of illicit cryptocurrency earnings in 2023.
FTX Former Exec Seeks Prison Delay for Medical Treatment
Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, has requested a 45-day extension on his prison reporting date due to needing medical treatment following a severe dog bite.
Another Blockchain Network Hacked – Staking Activities Paused
This month has seen an increase in crypto hacks, with the latest involving the Casper Network on July 27.
Ross Ulbricht Might Get Pardoned if Donald Trump Gets Elected
At the Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nashville, former President Donald Trump made a significant announcement, pledging to commute Ross Ulbricht’s sentence if he wins a second term.
WazirX Introduces Recovery Plan After $230 Million Loss
Following a cyberattack that led to the theft of around $230 million, Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has introduced a transparent and fair strategy to recover users’ funds.
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.
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.
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Mango Markets Hacker Sentenced for Separate Criminal Charges
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North Korean Agent Exposed in Crypto Job Scam at Kraken
04.05.2025 20:00 2 min. read -
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ZachXBT Helps Freeze $7M After $330M Bitcoin Theft From Elderly Holder
05.05.2025 16:00 1 min. read -
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$330M Bitcoin Heist Traced to Social Engineering Scam Targeting U.S. Senior
04.05.2025 12:00 2 min. read -
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Samourai Wallet Case Faces Scrutiny After Allegations of Withheld Evidence
07.05.2025 13:00 2 min. read