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.

Former Russian Investigator Sentenced to 16 Years for a Bitcoin Bribe

Marat Tambiyev, the former chief investigator of Russia’s Investigative Committee, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison due to corruption charges.

09.10.2024 14:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

U.S. Agency Issues Warning on Ransomware Targeting Sensitive Data in Healthcare

A recent alert from a U.S. government agency highlights the growing threat of Trinity ransomware, notorious for demanding cryptocurrency payments from victims while threatening to disclose sensitive information.

08.10.2024 13:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

U.S. Government Targets Stolen Crypto Assets from North Korean Hackers

On October 4, 2024, the U.S. government took legal steps to recover over $2.67 million in digital assets that were allegedly pilfered by North Korea’s Lazarus Group.

08.10.2024 15:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Rejects Request to Freeze 86% of Palestinian Wallets Targeted by Israel

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has rejected 86% of Israeli military requests to freeze crypto wallets linked to Palestinians and others due to a lack of sufficient evidence.

07.10.2024 14:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Crypto Hack Losses Plummet in 2024 as Security Measures Strengthen

Binance’s latest insights reveal a substantial drop in digital asset losses due to hacks in 2024, marking a notable shift in the industry’s security landscape.

07.10.2024 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

LEGO Website Hacked to Promote Crypto Scam

LEGO’s website was hacked to promote a fake cryptocurrency, misleading users into purchasing scam tokens with Ethereum.

06.10.2024 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Ponzi Scheme Founder Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

The scheme targeted working class individuals, promising them financial freedom.

05.10.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov