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.

BlackRock Warns of Crypto Scams Targeting ETF Investors 4o mini

BlackRock has issued a warning about a surge in crypto scams targeting investors in its iShares Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.

29.07.2024 18:00 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

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.

28.07.2024 12:00 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

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.

28.07.2024 10:30 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

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.

28.07.2024 8:30 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

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.

28.07.2024 8:00 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

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.

27.07.2024 22:00 2min. read Kosta Gushterov

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 1min. read Alexander Stefanov