17.03.2025

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.

Prosecutors Seek Five-Year Sentence for Bitfinex Hack Mastermind

Ilya Lichtenstein, the architect behind the largest hack of the crypto exchange Bitfinex, is facing a recommendation of five years in prison from U.S. prosecutors, according to statements made in a Washington district court.

16.10.2024 19:30 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Delhi Police and Binance Collaborate to Combat Major Crypto Scam

In a significant operation, the Delhi Police, with the assistance of Binance, have seized over 100,000 USDT connected to a fraudulent scheme in India.

16.10.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

What Makes Crypto Exchanges Without KYC Practices Inherently More Risky?

Exchanges that bypass Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols pose several significant risks.

15.10.2024 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Crypto Fraud Ring in Hong Kong Scams Millions, 27 Arrested

Authorities in Hong Kong have uncovered a fraud group that used “deepfake” technology to misuse $43 million worth of cryptocurrencies, resulting in 27 arrests.

15.10.2024 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

New Scam Using Fake ChatGPT Bots Targets Investors

A new scam has emerged, with the SlowMist security team alerting users about fraudulent arbitrage MEV robots.

14.10.2024 16:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Cryptocurrency Scam Suspect Escapes House Arrest

According to CNBC, Horst Jiha, a German citizen who was under house arrest after being accused of running a $150 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme, has disappeared.

12.10.2024 19:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Changpeng Zhao Issues Warning on Crypto Scams

Binance founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao has issued a warning about the growing threat of AI-generated deepfake videos circulating online.

12.10.2024 11:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov
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