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.
Five Arrested in Vietnam for Connection to Offshore Crypto Scam
Vietnamese police arrested five individuals tied to a cryptocurrency scam led by offshore criminals.
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.
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.
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.
Journalist Arrested for Exposing Human Trafficking and Crypto Scams
An acclaimed journalist recognized for exposing human trafficking and cryptocurrency scams in Cambodia has been detained by the country’s military police.
Australian Police Seize $6.4 Million in Crypto in Major Operation
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have seized $6.4 million in cryptocurrency linked to an international crime syndicate during Operation Kraken, resulting in the arrest of Jay Je Yoon Jung.
Q3 2024: Crypto Hacks Decline in Number but Surge in Value
The third quarter of 2024 has seen a notable decline in the number of reported cryptocurrency hacks, yet the total value of stolen assets has surged.
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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
