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.

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

Five Arrested in Vietnam for Connection to Offshore Crypto Scam

Vietnamese police arrested five individuals tied to a cryptocurrency scam led by offshore criminals.

05.10.2024 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Phishing Attacks Cost Investors Over $127 Million in Q3 2024

During the third quarter of 2024, cryptocurrency thefts surpassed $127 million, with September contributing around $46 million.

05.10.2024 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Russian Cybercriminals Exploit AI-Generated Sites to Steal Crypto Wallet Credentials

A Russian cybercrime group is reportedly leveraging a series of AI-generated websites to implement software aimed at stealing cryptocurrency wallet credentials.

04.10.2024 19:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cash Dominates Illegal Activity, Not Cryptocurrency, Says New Report

A new report from the Crypto Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) reveals that cash is far more prevalent than cryptocurrency in illegal activities worldwide.

03.10.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov