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.
China-based Trader Allegedly Launders Millions for North Korean Hackers
A China-based trader, Yicong Wang, is accused of laundering tens of millions of dollars in stolen cryptocurrency for the notorious North Korean hacking group, Lazarus.
Influencer Faces 10 Years for Alleged $22 Million Crypto Scam in Russia
A Russian influencer, is facing a possible 10-year prison term for an alleged $22 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme.
Former Crypto CEO Faces Fraud Charges Over Misappropriated Bitcoin Funds
The former CEO of Australian crypto exchange Mine Digital, Grant Colthup, has been charged with fraud for allegedly misappropriating $1.47 million from a customer trying to convert funds into Bitcoin.
Japanese Authorities Uncover Major Crypto Scam
Japanese law enforcement, including the National Police Agency and a collaborative task force from nine prefectural police departments, has apprehended 18 suspects linked to a scam involving Monero (XMR).
Crypto Firm Faces Data Breach, Exposing Private Information of 92,000 Users
A crypto company has reported a significant data breach affecting more than 92,000 users.
Binance Co-Founder Zhao Warns Followers of Scammers Using His Name
Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s co-founder, has issued a stark warning to his 8.9 million followers on X regarding scammers using his name to defraud crypto users.
Radiant Capital Partners with Law Enforcement After $50 Million Hack
Radiant Capital, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, is collaborating with US law enforcement to recover assets following a $50 million theft earlier this week.
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Cybercriminals Exploit GitHub to Distribute Crypto Malware
26.02.2025 20:00 2 min. read -
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Gotbit Founder Extradited to U.S. Over Alleged Crypto Market Manipulation Scheme
27.02.2025 14:00 2 min. read -
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Bybit’s Biggest Hack: What Investigators Have Found
04.03.2025 22:00 1 min. read -
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India Intensifies Bitconnect Investigation, Seizing $190M in Crypto
16.02.2025 17:00 2 min. read -
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Hackers Exploit 1inch Smart Contract, Stealing Over $5 Million
07.03.2025 16:00 1 min. read
