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.

Hackers Hijack UFC’s Instagram to Promote Fake Cryptocurrency

The UFC’s official Instagram was hijacked last night, with cybercriminals using the account to advertise a fraudulent memecoin.

31.01.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Google Exposes Cybercriminal Efforts to Manipulate AI Chatbot Gemini

As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, cybercriminals are looking for ways to manipulate it for their own purposes.

31.01.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Pump.fun Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Violations

Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin platform, is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing it of issuing unregistered securities and generating nearly $500 million in fees.

31.01.2025 13:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Crypto Hacks Drop 44%, but CeFi Remains the Biggest Target

Crypto theft totaled $73 million in January 2025, a 44% drop compared to $133 million in January 2024, according to Immunefi.

30.01.2025 19:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

TRON Cracks Down on Suspicious Funds, Freezes $26 Million with Authorities

Justin Sun, the founder of TRON and an advisor to HTX Global, has announced that TRON DAO successfully blocked over $26 million in questionable transactions by working closely with law enforcement agencies.

30.01.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Crypto Exchange Founder Released Despite Facing Over 11,000 Years in Prison

The release of Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of defunct crypto exchange Thodex, has ignited public outrage, despite his alleged role in a major fraud case involving 94 million lira in losses.

30.01.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance CEO Richard Teng Urges Caution Amid Rising Crypto Scams

With market optimism fueling increased activity, Binance CEO Richard Teng is warning investors to stay alert against Ponzi schemes and fraudulent crypto projects.

29.01.2025 19:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov