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.

Jupiter Alerts Users to New Solana Wallet Scam

Jupiter, a decentralized exchange aggregator, has issued a warning about a new fraudulent browser extension that targets Solana users.

20.08.2024 19:30 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Shaquille O’Neal Faces Legal Battle Over NFT Promotion

Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal is facing legal scrutiny in an ongoing class-action lawsuit involving Astral NFTs.

20.08.2024 19:00 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Former Bank CEO Sentenced to 24 Years for Crypto Fraud

Shan Hanes, the former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank (HTSB), has been implicated in a major fraud scheme involving cryptocurrency, resulting in the bank’s collapse.

20.08.2024 17:30 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Indian Investor Arrested in BitConnect Kidnapping Case

In a dramatic development highlighting the extent of cryptocurrency fraud, Shailesh Babulal Bhatt from Gujarat, India, has been detained for his involvement in the kidnapping of two individuals linked to Satish Kumbhani, the founder of the notorious BitConnect platform.

20.08.2024 12:30 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Australia Initiates a Major Crackdown on Crypto Scams

Australia’s financial regulator, ASIC, has dismantled over 600 crypto scams in the past year, highlighting the evolving use of AI by fraudsters.

19.08.2024 18:00 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Court Blocks Tens of Millions in Crypto Tied to Anti-Government Protests in Nigeria

A Nigerian court has issued a freeze on nearly $38 million in cryptocurrency out of a total $50 million that was allegedly donated to support protests against the country’s rising living expenses.

17.08.2024 11:00 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Kim Dotcom to be Extradited to US After 12 Years

A New Zealand judge has ruled that Kim Dotcom, the creator of Megaupload and the failed Bitcache crypto platform, will be extradited to the United States, 12 years after his arrest.

16.08.2024 18:30 1min. read Alexander Stefanov