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.

Binance Warns Crypto Users of Rising Scam Threats

Binance has issued a strong warning to cryptocurrency users, highlighting the growing threat of phishing scams and fraudulent schemes aimed at stealing digital assets.

28.02.2025 14:13 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Gotbit Founder Extradited to U.S. Over Alleged Crypto Market Manipulation Scheme

Aleksei Andriunin, the founder of the cryptocurrency firm Gotbit, was recently transferred to the U.S. from Portugal after being arrested in October 2024.

27.02.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cybercriminals Exploit GitHub to Distribute Crypto Malware

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting GitHub users by creating deceptive repositories to spread malware, particularly designed to steal sensitive information like cryptocurrency details and personal credentials. A

26.02.2025 20:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Infini Hit by $50M Exploit as Insider Suspect Emerges

Infini, a stablecoin payment firm, lost $50 million in what appears to be an inside job.

24.02.2025 16:15 1 min. read

Here’s How North Korean Hackers Stole $1.5 Billion from Bybit

A major breach rocked the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit on Friday when Lazarus, North Korea’s notorious hacking group, stole over $1.5 billion in Ethereum and derivative tokens.

22.02.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

North Korea Identified as Culprit Behind Biggest Crypto Hack in History

North Korea’s Lazarus Group has been identified as the mastermind behind a massive $1.4 billion Ethereum heist targeting cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT.

22.02.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BREAKING: Bybit Reportedly Hacked as Over $1.4B in Crypto Drained

Bybit, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has reportedly suffered a major security breach, with over $1.4 billion worth of digital assets drained from the platform.

21.02.2025 18:02 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov