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.

Coinbase Fined $4.5 million by the UK’s FCA

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined CB Payments Limited (CBPL), a subsidiary of Coinbase Group, $4.5 million for breaches of anti-money laundering rules.

25.07.2024 20:19 1min. read Kosta Gushterov

Report Reveals Crypto’s Growing Role in Funding Election Disinformation

A recent report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis highlights the growing role of cryptocurrency in funding online disinformation campaigns targeting elections.

25.07.2024 19:00 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Decentralized Exchange Hit by Hack: Users Urged to Withdraw Funds Immediately

On July 24, 2024, MonoSwap, a decentralized exchange and staking platform, revealed it had been hacked and advised users to withdraw their funds and avoid adding more.

24.07.2024 21:45 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Europol Exposes Rising Crypto Crime and Privacy Challenges

Europol’s latest report reveals how criminals are increasingly using cryptocurrencies like stablecoins and Monero for illegal activities.

24.07.2024 19:30 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Debt Box Co-Founder Kidnapped in Dubai, $400 Million Stolen

In a recent shocking development, it was reported that Jason Anderson, co-founder of the cryptocurrency company Debt Box, was kidnapped and over $400 million was stolen.

24.07.2024 18:00 2min. read Kosta Gushterov

Scammers Exploit Fake Zoom Links to Steal Cryptocurrency

Crypto scammers have launched a new phishing attack using fake Zoom links to install malware on victims’ computers.

23.07.2024 21:00 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ethereum Trust Fund Scams Investors Out of $2 Million

The crypto world is facing another crisis with a sharp increase in criminal activities. Recently, Indian crypto exchange WazirX was hacked, resulting in a loss of $230 million.

23.07.2024 20:10 2min. read Alexander Stefanov